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Rich Redwood Colored Concrete Stain Bring Health Village to Life
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Dos and Don’ts of Polishing Self-Leveling Overlays
Self-leveling overlays that are polishable have been around for about years now, but only recently have they really gained traction in the retail and residential markets.
Penny-coated Floor Adds Flash to Georgia Home
When we saw these photos, we asked artisan Jason Thorn what was up with all the pennies. He emailed back, ““Cool client! Let me get creatively stupid.”
Fixes for Common Concrete Surface Color Problems
Unfortunately, complaints about how color turns out are an all-too-familiar topic of conversation. Complaints can involve but are not limited to integrally colored concrete, color-hardened concrete, stamped and textured concrete and stained concrete.
