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How to Use Self-Consolidating Concrete for Concrete Countertops

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Countertops Vol. 12 No. 2 - February/March 2012 by Jeffrey Girard, P.E. Comments are Disabled

Self-consolidating concrete (SCC), also known as self-compacting concrete, is an amazing and special type of concrete that is highly flowable and resists segregation. It is the perfect product to use for creating concrete countertops.

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.

Concrete overlay in sea blue by Butterfield Color guides visitors to the entrance of an after school program in San Antonio, Texas.

Concrete Overlay with Hand Painted Flora at SAY Sí’s Front Entrance

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Events & Recognition Concrete Overlays & Toppings Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 12 No. 2 - February/March 2012 by Emily Dixon Comments are Disabled

In preparation for the 2012 Concrete Decor Show in San Antonio, Texas, show coordinators, manufacturers, contractors, trainers and distributors met last September to brainstorm ideas for hands-on workshop possibilities. While touring the headquarters of SAY Sí, an award-winning nonprofit youth arts organization where the workshops are to be held, Trevor […]

Spancrete names human resources VP

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Spancrete, a leader in the precast/prestressed concrete industry, has promoted Scott Bertschinger to vice president of human resources and risk management. A Spancrete employee since 1997, Bertschinger most recently served as the company’s corporate director of human resources and risk management. His new responsibilities include all human resources, safety, insurance […]

Husqvarna promotes two

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Ron Rapper was appointed to business development manager of Husqvarna Construction Products. In this role he will be responsible for helping to develop sales strategies and grow the heavy-user business in North America. Ryan Wesselschmidt was appointed to director, heavy user sales of Husqvarna Construction Products. He will be responsible […]