Unlike God almighty who, according to the Bible, created the world, its heavens and all forms of life in six days, the best Troy Lemon and his mortal crew could do was hand-form and carve a concrete replica of the moon in four.
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Use of Vertical Concrete is on the Rise
Looking for a way to expand your business’ offerings or add a little more creativity to your life? Either way, the vertical surfaces market may be for you.
Brightly Colored Concrete Sculptures a First for Fabricator
“Three Concrete Sculptures,” recently on exhibit in Kayne Griffin Corcoran gallery’s courtyard in Los Angeles, marked fabricator Rob Lan’s maiden voyage into decorative concrete.
Decorative Concrete LIVE! 2020 to Feature Crafting Cityscapes
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
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?
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
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
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
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.
