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How-To Design a Concrete Oven Hood – Part 1

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Countertops Vol. 12 No. 2 - February/March 2012 by Jeff Kudrick Comments are Disabled

Rather than the utilitarian mainstay of most interior precast manufacturers, the countertop, we will instead discuss how to design, engineer, fabricate and install a concrete stove hood.

The Alamodome in San Antonio Installs Polished Concrete

Concrete Polishing Vol. 12 No. 2 - February/March 2012 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Stone Care of Texas, based in San Antonio, was called upon to restore the flooring to its original state and provide a low-maintenance solution.

Stamped Concrete Backyard Makeover in Stafford, Virginia

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 12 No. 2 - February/March 2012 by David Searls Comments are Disabled

It’s doubtful that any homeowner has found a more elegant way of decorating a neglected piece of land whose main feature is a septic tank field than the owners of the “Hidden Oasis,” a tropical-themed project that blossomed in a residential backyard in Stafford, Va.

Creating Color Designs with FloorMaps’ Stencils

Concrete Art Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 12 No. 2 - February/March 2012 by Steven H. Miller, CDT Comments are Disabled

Complex and intricate designs can be applied to concrete surfaces very accurately using adhesive-backed vinyl stencils. They offer control, precision and, if needed, repeatability. Stenciling is a very old technique from the world of paint, but as it evolves in the concrete world, it’s becoming very modern, thanks to people […]

The 2012 Inductees

Events & Recognition Vol. 12 No. 2 - February/March 2012 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

The Decorative Concrete Hall of Fame is pleased to honor its inductees for 2012: Mike Archambault, Brad Bowman, Clark Branum and Joe Nasvik.

Mission Trail Baptist Hospital Gets Its Wish with Decorative Concrete Treatment

Concrete Coatings Vol. 12 No. 2 - February/March 2012 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Wanting attractive outdoor concrete that would hold up to heavy use, San Antonio’s brand new Mission Trail Baptist Hospital called upon Ramiro Chavez and San Antonio-based All Ready Services.

The Right Rubber Material for Your Custom Molds

Concrete Countertops Vol. 12 No. 2 - February/March 2012 by Chris Karlik Comments are Disabled

Science has continued to perfect specialty compounds for mold-making. These compounds are designed to address the very specific challenges associated with very different mold applications, including architectural and decorative precasting.

Decorative Concrete Overlays: The Power is in the Polymer

Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 12 No. 2 - February/March 2012 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

There are two common polymer types used by most decorative overlay manufacturers: ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) and acrylic.

Family Christian Center Upgrades to Polished Concrete

Concrete Polishing Vol. 12 No. 2 - February/March 2012 by Ted Uram Comments are Disabled

The new worship center at the Family Christian Center in Clermont, Fla. isn’t your grandfather’s church. It boasts sleek lines and contemporary design.

Concrete Books Line the Walls at Amazon.com Headquarters

Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 12 No. 2 - February/March 2012 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

Rows and rows of simulated shelved books crafted from glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) line 1,500-plus square feet of the first-floor entrance and corridors, reflecting the Web-based megaretailer’s humble beginning as an online bookstore.