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.
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Creating Color Designs with FloorMaps’ Stencils
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
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
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
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
There are two common polymer types used by most decorative overlay manufacturers: ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) and acrylic.
Concrete Books Line the Walls at Amazon.com Headquarters
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.
Family Christian Center Upgrades to Polished Concrete
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 Overlay with Hand Painted Flora at SAY Sí’s Front Entrance
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
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 […]