Beginning painters get so excited by the smorgasbord of shapes, colors and textures they have been learning that they often try to put every trick they know into each of their paintings. This leads to a hodge-podge with no focus.
Vertical & Carved Concrete
Concrete isn’t just for smooth, horizontal applications anymore. More and more consumers are interested in vertical concrete applications that typically involve specially made mixes carved and colored to resemble natural stone and concrete blocks.
Vertical Polished Concrete Condo Touted to be World’s Largest
Florida’s Miami Beach is a part of the country known for its high real estate prices, but the penthouse condominium sales price of $60 million for the Faena House Saxony Condo set a new high.
Brawl in the Fall Competition has Both Serious and Fun Sides
Everything about the Brawl in the Fall at the 2016 Concrete Decor Show in San Diego was hot, hot, hot— from the record-breaking 100+ degree heat to the sizzling entries that shaped up in the outside lot during show time.
Vertical Concrete Artistry, Part 2: Engineering and Steel
In Part 1, we showed how to construct a stunning 3-D miniature model of a project. Now it’s time to envision the artistic side and that starts with steel.
Vertical Concrete Artistry, Part 3: Shotcrete
Glad you could join us again. It’s Shotcrete Day in sunny California. Dawn is just breaking as I arrive on site. Long before the residence comes into view, I see ready-mix concrete trucks down the block lining up in preparation for a big day.
Vertical Concrete Artistry Part 4: Waterproofing Vertical Concrete
Waterproofing may be the least sexy phase of construction, but it’s one of the most crucial. While there really isn’t any artistry involved, it’s easy to overlook the importance and just go through the motions.
Vertical Concrete Artistry Part 5: Carve Coat Mix Design and Application Technique
We’ve been covering a majestic pool in Temecula, California, from start to finish, and now we finally get to the part everyone is always waiting for: the carve coat.
Wine Caves Built with Bridge System
In the heart of northern Michigan wine country near Traverse City, Mari Vineyards opened for business in May 2016. The 31,000-square-foot facility was equipped with the usual amenities of a first-rate winery as well as an extensive underground barrel-aging area that has the qualities of a cave.
Vertical Concrete Overlays: Decorative and Durable
Owners of commercial and retail establishments are discovering the benefits of beautiful, easy-to-clean concrete walls.
Hotel & Resort Design Ideas using Decorative Concrete
Check in and check out three examples of decorative concrete at its finest, in Georgia, Tennessee and California.
