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Main Valet Concrete Driveway at Caesars Palace

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 13 No. 1 - January/February 2013 by Natasha Chilingerian Comments are Disabled

Like any concrete surface that leads to the front entrance of a major Las Vegas hotel, the driveway at the main valet area of Caesars Palace is subject to all kinds of wear and tear.

The Science of Setting the Right Price for Your Services

Business & Technology Vol. 12 No. 8 - November/December 2012 by Jacob Webb Comments are Disabled

There’s a lot riding on your price. It’s a reflection of your brand value and the perceived quality of your work. Customers will even use heuristics to determine if your price per square foot is consistent with what they would expect to gain from hiring you.

How to Fabric Form a Concrete Sink

Tips & How-Tos Recipes Precast Concrete Vol. 12 No. 8 - November/December 2012 by Tommy Cook Comments are Disabled

Fiberglass has been used in the precast industry for many years. The use of resin-and-glass mats to make master-mold plugs, keeper molds to hold the shape of rubber molds, and good old-fashioned production molds is standard in the industry.

Successful Contractors Offer Good Customer Service

Business & Technology Vol. 12 No. 8 - November/December 2012 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

Turning a profit in today’s construction industry is no accident. This is why it is essential — now more than ever — to practice the strong fundamentals that every successful business is built on. I witnessed a perfect example of such a business this fall and it made me rethink my effort as a decorative concrete professional.

The Challenges of Applying High-Performance Sealers

Concrete Coatings Concrete Sealers Vol. 12 No. 8 - November/December 2012 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

As high-performance coatings become more commonplace in decorative applications, so do the problems associated with using them. Unlike acrylic sealers, high-performance coatings (polyurethane, epoxy, polyaspartic and polyurea) are not as forgiving when it comes to application, or more specifically, reapplication.

A Man Cave with Water Features and Carved Concrete

Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 12 No. 8 - November/December 2012 by Natasha Chilingerian Comments are Disabled

Their still-in-progress project includes a number of concrete features inside the home, the centerpiece being a cast-in-place, carved, stamped GFRC staircase that resembles rock and leads into the basement-level man cave, graced by a sun-and-clouds water feature on the wall next to the staircase.

Color Issues with Liquid and Powder Release Agents

Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 12 No. 8 - November/December 2012 by Bart Sacco Comments are Disabled

The choice you have is between a liquid release agent and a dry-powder antique release. Both products are similar in function — however, the application technique is completely different for each. This results in a different final look as well.

How We Installed an Overlay Over a Wood Deck

Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 12 No. 8 - November/December 2012 by Todd Fisher Comments are Disabled

A couple of homeowners in West Milford, N.J., were looking to enhance the curb appeal of their house by enhancing the front entryway. They initially contacted us about the possibility of resurfacing concrete steps leading to the front door and pouring a new sidewalk from the driveway to the steps.

A Stained Concrete Porch Graced with Engraved Dimes

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Vol. 12 No. 8 - November/December 2012 by Joe Maty Comments are Disabled

Deborah’s story about Wade and the dimes he saved for his annual anniversary gift provided the inspiration for a unique decorative concrete design conceived by Jason Thorn, owner of The Concrete Angel, Winfield, Ala.

Precast foundation system now available in Canada

Decorative Concrete Press Releases Press Releases by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Superior Walls Xi precast concrete foundation system now evaluated for use in Canada The Canadian Construction Materials Centre has declared that Superior Walls Xi precast concrete insulated wall panels are now evaluated for use in Canada. Xi wall panels feature steel reinforced concrete and 2-1/2-inches of Dow Styrofoam insulation to […]