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Recipes

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: Get the Look of Travertine using Concrete

Recipes Concrete Placing Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 11 No. 2 - February/March 2011 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

Intended to mimic the look of travertine, this microexposure finish leaves the surface with a subtle texture that complements integrally colored exteriors beautifully.

Recipe: Polishing and Engraving a Logo into a Concrete Basketball Court

Recipes Concrete Polishing Vol. 11 No. 7 - October 2011 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

A technique that incorporates an embossed team logo, handsome basketball-inspired line art and a beautifully rich planking pattern into one stunning polished and engraved floor.

How to Fabricate Subtle Stone-look Concrete Driveway

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Recipes Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 11 No. 8 - November/December 2011 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

Ideal for patios, driveways or other expansive exteriors, this stamping technique is all about subtle variations in color and texture, resulting in a realistic stony finish.

Metallic Epoxy Floors: How to Install, Control and Manipulate them

Concrete Coatings Recipes Vol. 16 No. 1 - January 2016 by Jon Kopp Comments are Disabled

Colorful mica pigments designed to be dispersed in a variety of binders are part of what makes metallic epoxy floors so alluring.

Recipe: Linear Thinking

Recipes Vol. 10 No. 5 - July 2010 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

For an upscale hotel like the W in Miami Beach, elegance is anything but optional. This effect, using incredibly simple ingredients, provides a deliciously luxe look for the lobby.

Recipe: Rustic Chic Stamped Concrete

Recipes Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 11 No. 8 - November/December 2011 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

A bluestone-stamped field trimmed with richly stained faux beams, this technique is perfectly suited for any room with an upscale rustic theme.

One-of-a-kind Stained & Resurfaced Floor Treatment

Recipes Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 9 No. 3 - May 2009 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Perfect for a one-of-a-kind finish, this floor treatment gives you lots of room to get creative with your colors.

How to Create a Shower Bench out of Concrete

Recipes Concrete Countertops Vol. 11 No. 8 - November/December 2011 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

Originally designed for a shower bench installation, this striking river-themed countertop application features a dazzling blue-colored mix with glass aggregate and gorgeous river stone detailing.

Recipe: Belgium Stonework Interior Stamped Concrete

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Recipes Vol. 11 No. 4 - May/June 2011 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

This gorgeous interior finish echoes the classic look of Belgium stonework by combining a handful of texture skins with a variety of innovative touches that add to the concrete floor’s natural look.