When a city, school or government chooses to spend a little extra money on decorative concrete, it demonstrates civic pride — and makes that lobby, city pool or roadside a little easier on the eyes.
Staining & Coloring Concrete
Concrete’s natural color can be altered with powder or liquid stains, dyes and colored hardeners, as well as aggregates such as ground glass and stone.
How Polished Concrete Changed the Trajectory of One Contractor’s Company
David Stephenson’s story encompasses everything from AmeriPolish to Wal-Mart to the Cincinnati Reds and Indianapolis Colts and it all began when he discovered polished concrete.
A Trip Down Decorative Concrete Memory Lane with The Concretist
From floors to countertops, coloring and staining concrete has brought a lifetime of memories to this contractor. Columnist and self-proclaimed "concretist" takes us on a trip back to some of his favorite projects over the years.
Unique, One-of-a-Kind Decorative Concrete
Mike likes his concrete the same way he likes his breads and cheeses, with every bit of the material exuding something interesting and reflecting the character of the ambient conditions and personalities that shaped it. And he’s not the only one who feels like this.
An Overview of Concrete Dyes and Their Benefits
As complements to stains, as colorants on polished concrete jobs or on their own, dyes are earning a more permanent place in the decorative concrete artisan’s tool kit.
Show Trainers and Attendees Transform Phoenix Children’s Museum
When the 2010 Concrete Decor Show was over, it left something behind — beautiful and entertaining artwork at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. The koi pond mural and Sky Landing balcony are just a few of the exciting new features on which children are playing, thanks to artisans and exhibitors who donated time, materials and creativity.
The Importance of Contrast in Sensory Concrete
Evil allows you to appreciate good. The occasional really bad customer makes you appreciate all the more the even more occasional really good customer. Night makes you appreciate the day. Cool makes you appreciate warm.
Incorporating Decorative Concrete into Public Schools
From the playground to the locker room, decorative concrete is inspiring teachers and school administrators across the country.
The Benefits of Tried and True Iron Oxide Pigment
The products and finishes in the decorative industry are becoming more sophisticated – polymer-modified toppings, nanotechnology sealers, and sustainable stains and dyes to name a few. But all need to remember the old tried-and-true products that still make up a large portion of the industry, and refresh ourselves on the right way to use them.
Universal Super Dyes and Super Colors from Clemons Concrete Coatings
Super Dye is a liquid concentrate, not a powder dye. The Super product is packaged as an 8-ounce concentrated liquid that is mixed with a gallon of water or acetone. Give the mixture a quick stir, and it’s ready to apply to the concrete floor without having to wait for the dye to sweat in.
