Decorative concrete product manufacturer L. M. Scofield Co. has announced the winners of its Fourth Annual Decorative Concrete Awards contest. This contest was open to any contractor, architect or designer who uses or specifies Scofield Systems.
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.
Museum Exhibit Incorporates Overlay System and Colored Concrete
Along the Willamette River’s eastern shore, where it cuts through the heart of Portland, Ore., there stretches a long walkway, a favorite spot for locals to run or ride along the riverfront.
New water-based dye from Walttools
Walttools’ new Tru Tint Dye is a user-friendly, concentrated dye designed for almost any time of concrete surface. It penetrates and performs like a traditional acetone-based dye but without the headaches and precautions. It can bea pplied by sprayer, roller, brush, microfiber applicator or even a cotton rag. The use […]
L. M. Scofield Presents Its 2013 Decorative Concrete Awards
L. M. Scofield is pleased to announce the winners of its Fifth Annual Decorative Concrete Awards contest. The contest is open to any contractor, architect or designer who uses or specifies Scofield Systems. Projects are judged on skill of installation, creativity, artistic expression, and integration with the overall design intent.
A 26-Foot Stenciled and Stained Concrete High School Mascot
The remodel of Miami Carol City High School in Florida a couple of years ago included the installation of an outside amphitheater, topped with a stencil design of the team’s logo, a giant “Chiefs” head.
An Alternative Perspective of White Cement From an Artist
Not everyone prefers white cement products over run-of-the-mill gray concrete when it comes to coloring.
Why Is My Integrally Colored Concrete the Wrong Color?
We just had a large stamped concrete patio completed, and we chose a light buff integral color with dark tan release powder. The resulting color of the concrete surface looks entirely different from the color we chose — it’s more like an antique rose color.
The Acid Stain Looked Good at First… What Went Wrong?
We then washed the floor with soap and water and removed almost all of the color. The floor now looks spotty and ugly. Why did all the color come off, and what can I do to make it look like it did before I cleaned the floor?
How an Experienced Concrete Contractor Explains Color Options to Customers
I love color. Bright, vibrant, fun colors that pop. Deep, rich tones that soothe. Soft, gentle tones with minimal contrast. Thinking about color always leads to texture, mottling, layering, variegation or marbling. I cannot think of one instance when I would want a paintlike solid color on one of my projects. To me, color and depth go hand in hand.
Pouring Concrete with Acid Staining in Mind
When preparing a brand new concrete surface to be acid-stained, don’t take anything for granted. Every step of the new concrete pour contains elements that might affect the quality of your acid stain job.
