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How to: Planning, Pouring and Finishing Half-Round Concrete Steps

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Placing Vol. 11 No. 8 - November/December 2011 by Jason Geiser Comments are Disabled

When you are finished pouring a set of half-round steps using these techniques, take a picture and hold it next to a set of regular steps on your next estimate.

a stamped concrete patio with sealer on it

What’s The Best Way to Strip Sealers from Stamped Concrete?

Concrete Repair & Restoration Stamping & Texturing Concrete Concrete Sealers Vol. 14 No. 5 - July 2014 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

Question: How do I strip sealer from my stamped concrete patio? The installer used color hardener. Will I lose the color off the top when I strip?

Improve Your Outcome with Concrete Stencils

Popular Stamping & Texturing Concrete Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 15 No. 5 - July 2015 by Steve VandeWater Comments are Disabled

Stenciling is so much quicker is that all work can be done from outside the forms using long-handled tools. The pattern is provided by the stencils, and texturing may be accomplished with lightweight textured rollers.

Redwood Deck Drains Take Your Pool Deck To The Next Level

Technology Outdoor Spaces Vol. 8 No. 5 - August 2008 by Emily Dixon Comments are Disabled

After spending thousands of dollars on a new swimming pool in your backyard, you want to make sure it looks distinctive, and Signature Series Redwood deck drain and expansion joint components are designed to do just that.

Rich Redwood Colored Concrete Stain Bring Health Village to Life

Building with Concrete Vertical & Carved Concrete Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 6 No. 3 - June/July 2006 by John Strieder Comments are Disabled

Is it redwood or is it concrete? A Sacramento contractor creates a Native American health center with reactive-stained walls

Wet-casting an Apron-front Sink Without the Corner Cracks

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Countertops Vol. 11 No. 5 - July 2011 by Mark Celebuski Comments are Disabled

One thing I noticed is that it seemed like a lot of the wet-cast apron-front sinks I cast had developed very fine hairline cracks in the corners. The cracks never opened up but would show up when the sinks got wet. I don’t know if the sinks cracked during striping and handling or from concrete shrinkage later — all I knew was I had to stop them.

Embedded Gears with Faux Fluid Make Unique Concrete Countertop

Events & Recognition Concrete Countertops Staining & Coloring Concrete Online Exclusives by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

At the center of the kitchen space stands 650 lbs of concrete and steel. This unique element appears to be balancing on three steel posts, creating an openness while still defining the space.

Alabama Concrete Artisan Discovers The Ashby System

Outdoor Spaces Concrete Countertops Precast Concrete Vol. 18 No. 1 - January 2018 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

Tamara Gilgenast combines passion and a veteran’s discipline and attention to detail to create works of art in concrete. Though she only started her business about four years ago after discovering The Ashby System, she already has an extensive portfolio.

Concrete Bar Top at Contemporary Restaurant

Concrete Countertops Vol. 12 No. 1 - January 2012 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

The District is a restaurant specializing in contemporary American cuisine. It is a venue that proudly supports local agriculture and sustainable, local fishing practices. It only made sense to include as one of its focal points a concrete countertop made from local natural resources to complement its overall ambiance.

Choosing the Right Concrete Float for the Job

Tools & Equipment Vol. 10 No. 5 - July 2010 by Chris Mayo Comments are Disabled

Sometimes the most basic steps in completing a successful concrete pour are overlooked or minimized. When your goal is a floor with vibrant color, a polished slab that draws the eye or even a perfectly finished sidewalk, floating is one of those steps that get you to that point.