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Decorative Concrete LIVE! 2020 to Feature Crafting Cityscapes

Events & Recognition Vol. 19 No. 5 - July 2019 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

The fourth annual Decorative Concrete LIVE! will continue to showcase innovative construction applications for residential and commercial contractors at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas Feb. 4-7, 2020.

You Owe It to Yourself to Make Time for Training

Growth, increased profits, value and quality are a few words I hear thrown around in the decorative concrete industry these days. It seems, and rightly so, many want to grow their business and increase their value and sustainability in the marketplace by providing quality work.

The Benefits Of Entering The Construction Industry

Business & Technology Training & Education Vol. 16 No. 6 - August/September 2016 by Steve VandeWater Comments are Disabled

Time and again, today’s youth have been told that going to college is extremely important to their futures. It’s been drilled into their heads that without a degree, they can only hope to attain low-level employment with low pay.

Why Does the Decorative Concrete Industry Focus on a 28-day Cure Time?

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Sealers Concrete Placing Vol. 19 No. 4 - May/June 2019 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

The 28-day curing time is standard in the concrete industry and comes into play on almost every project, including the application of most decorative sealers, coatings, stains and toppings. Is that because the concrete needs to have a certain strength, or is there something else going on?

When Hand Brushing Borders on Concrete, Don’t Stop at Intersections

Tips & How-Tos Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 19 No. 4 - May/June 2019 by Rick Lobdell Comments are Disabled

Many of us are tackling more intricate designs, such as 3-D tile patterns with multiple borders. With patterns like that, there’s no concrete (pardon the pun) stopping point for hand brushing. Expansion joints help create stopping points but outside of that how can we brush large designs without the glaring brush marks?

Make the First Impression Matter with Powerful Decorative Concrete Curb Appeal

Outdoor Spaces Building with Concrete Vol. 19 No. 4 - May/June 2019 by Joe Maty Comments are Disabled

Looking to impress your next client? Using decorative concrete elements to enhance a house’s curb appeal is one way to do just that. See some powerful examples of how you can achieve this in this article.

How to Deal with Delaminations in Polished Concrete

Concrete Polishing Vol. 19 No. 4 - May/June 2019 by David Stephenson Comments are Disabled

There’s a lot of misinformation and confusion surrounding delaminations in concrete. To help clear up things, let’s review different types of delaminations and associated repair options so you can use this information to better plan, manage or correct delamination issues.

Holocaust Memorial a Must-see in Berlin

Concrete Art Vol. 19 No. 4 - May/June 2019 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

Situated near Brandenburg Gate on a stretch of land once referred to as the “death strip” where the formidable Berlin Wall once loomed, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe was built to commemorate the 6 million Jewish victims of the Nazi genocide during World War II.

Creativity with Concrete Pushes One Contractor Far Outside the Norm

Outdoor Spaces Building with Concrete Concrete Art Featured Contractor Vol. 15 No. 5 - July 2015 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

Dan Sawatzky’s background doesn’t immediately lend itself to him becoming a premier concrete artisan, but his creativity with concrete has led him to work that is far outside of the norm. Sawatzky’s Imagination Corporation is a backyard business run by father and son.

Metallic Epoxy Tips From Troy Lemon

Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 15 No. 3 - April 2015 by Troy Lemon Comments are Disabled

When it comes to working with metallics, there few ways you can make the job a better experience. And getting advice from of of the best is a step up.