Decorative concrete has become the fastest growing segment of the concrete industry. But in part because of this, the decorative market rarely allows individual contractors to effectively master and install each type of decorative concrete.
Stamping & Texturing Concrete
Concrete’s appearance can be altered with stamping tools and textured mats to replicate everything from brick and tile to wood and stone.
Staying on Top of Stenciling
Concrete toppings developed for stenciling decorative concrete differ from general-purpose overlays in several ways.
Watch and learn: Stampable Concrete Overlays
Want to see the full process of how to use a stampable overlay to transform an existing interior concrete floor?
New Concrete Stamp Designs Coming from Custom Concrete Creations Inc.
Custom Concrete Creations Inc., which sells interlocking, swiveling stamps to fit curved borders, plans to corner a whole new market.
Scofield Stamps Mimic Keystone Slate
A new stamp pattern from L.M. Scofield Co. offers serious stampers a taste of old America.
Roller System Make Texturing Concrete Easy
Thanks to a new roller system from Kraft Tool Co., contractors no longer have to rock around the clock to get texturing projects done in half the time.
Tips for Using Water Reducers in Concrete Work
Contractors working in decorative concrete can often benefit from the use of water reducers. Here’s a look at two types of decorative concrete work and how water reducers can make the job easier and improve the finished product.
Paper Stencils are a Popular Choice For Fresh Concrete Applications
Plastic stencils are generally designed for renovation work, such as overlay or spray applications and they are difficult to float in new concrete applications, This is why paper stencils are often the choice for fresh concrete pours.
Concrete Artisan Reflects on Series Focused On Design Elements
The first thing designers should consider is the shape of the given work space and how to divide the space to create a striking and balanced composition.
Artisan Grows Up in Concrete Industry and Becomes a Stamping Success
Robert Salinas, 58, jokes that he has 50 years of concrete experience. That’s not too far off from the truth, because as a youngster he recalls helping to place concrete for the pool company his uncle and father worked at in San Antonio, Texas.
