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Ever wonder what goes into a batch of award-winning, head-turning concrete? Artisans across North America (and abroad) share their tantalizing recipes for success.
Recipe by Proline Stamps — Oceanside, Calif. This simple recipe uses Proline’s Sand Canyon Dura-Color Hardener and their Seamless Designs Carpet Stamp. Two colors of EZ Tique were used to give the finish its mottled look. Ingredients: Proline Dura-Color Hardener: Sand Canyon Proline Dura-Liquid Release Proline Seamless Designs Carpet Stamp […]
A few colors of dye, some common butcher paper and a little creativity are all it takes to get this handsome mottled finish.
An interior designer recently approached a decorative concrete contractor in Naples, Fla., for a solution to an unfortunate stroke of ill luck.
This is where the seven steps to success before you start come into play. Problems with architectural concrete projects, real or perceived, can all be traced back to a breakdown of one or more of these seven steps.
Creating the right recipes for your concrete mix will ensure high quality installations with a decorative finish every time.
Dry shake hardeners are increasingly popular as coloring agents. Color hardeners are made from cement, sand and pigment, with finishing agents, wetting agents or retardants added to suit manufacturers’ preferences.
Antiquing stampable overlays is taken for granted these days. However, there are many ways to achieve this effect. This method is a quick, consistent and effective way to achieve a beautiful antiqued look with Miracote products.
Each layer will soften the contrast between the lights and darks as the metallic surface becomes stronger. This enables the metallic to be clean and crisp without being muddied by other pigments.
In this article you will see how to properly apply your GFRC mix to your created forms once you’ve prepared it.
Tempt the eye with a whole new batch of concrete color makers’ favorite designs and effects.
