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How to Create a Scroll Design on Concrete

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Art Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 17 No. 6 - August/September 2017 by Rick Lobdell Comments are Disabled

The theory of using the coordinates to plot points can be used anywhere in the room. It doesn’t only have to be about medallions. This is where I ask you to question what a medallion is to you.

Lead Generation SaaS: A New Method to Find Customers

Business & Technology Vol. 17 No. 7 - October 2017 by Mathieu Picard Comments are Disabled

Finding potential customers and successfully reaching them is a long and difficult process for most companies. Marketing actions businesses can take to create and build interest in a product or service make up lead-generation strategies.

Not Just Another Skate in the Park

Building with Concrete Vol. 17 No. 8 - November/December 2017 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

When members of the Sioux City Skateboard Association lost their good friend Andrew Langin to brain cancer in January 2017, they wanted to do something to honor him. The 40-year-old single father of 13-year-old Sophie was an avid skateboarder, a “bad-ass drummer” and an amazing metal sculptor who had touched so many people’s lives in a good way.

Growing Up in the Concrete Business

Featured Contractor Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 17 No. 8 - November/December 2017 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

Dan Lynch, a concrete artisan known for his concrete floors that look like wood, grew up in Southern Louisiana, near New Orleans, with five sisters, three brothers and a father who did concrete work. In his N’awlins drawl, Lynch says he’s “53 years young,” and he’s the only one of his siblings who still does concrete work.

Companies Donate Materials and Time to Help Homeless Families

Concrete Coatings Concrete Sealers Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 17 No. 7 - October 2017 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

Cindee Lundin and attendees of the Concrete Decor Show 2017 working on an art installation at Innisbrook Resort

2017 Concrete Decor Show Leaves Lasting Marks on Florida Resort

Concrete Art Events & Recognition Training & Education Concrete Countertops Concrete Overlays & Toppings Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 18 No. 1 - January 2018 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

During the 2017 Concrete Decor Show, the resort was buzzing with people talking about the improvements that were transforming the grounds and some of the facilities on the resort. From pools and walkways to countertops and floors, seasoned professionals conducted projects, while novices nd decorative concrete veterans alike helped to […]

Concrete Industry Management Program Holds Record-Breaking Auction at 2018 World of Concrete

Decorative Concrete Press Releases Bridges, Roads & Highways Press Releases by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

The National Steering Committee (NSC) for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – raised more than $1.1 million in gross revenue at its annual auction, held in conjunction with the World of Concrete on Wednesday, Jan. 24.

Colors Come in Warm and Cool Hues

Concrete Art Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 18 No. 2 - February/March 2018 by Rick Lobdell Comments are Disabled

Talking to a client about color choices can be difficult. Many times, clients say they want brown, which is about the vaguest statement a client can make. In the last article, we focused on asking if they wanted it to be light or dark. This time we want to know if they want a warm or a cool brown. Warm and cool attributes are very much like lights and darks.

Surface Preparation is the Critical First Step for All Concrete Jobs

Surface Preparation Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 18 No. 2 - February/March 2018 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

There is no shortage of information, or opinion, when it comes to surface preparation for applying coatings or overlays. Read any technical data sheet for a topping or coating and it’s almost always the first thing discussed. Words like critical, must, essential and required are often found in the guidelines dealing with surface preparation.

4 Tips for More Effective Portfolio Images on Your Website

Business & Technology Vol. 18 No. 3 - April 2018 by Brandon Farmer Comments are Disabled

Looks are just about everything when it comes to a decorative concrete company’s website, so make sure you have quality images that will help drum up business.