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Green Alternative to Acid Stained Concrete

Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 9 No. 4 - June/July 2009 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

For a greener alternative to acid staining, SoyCrete Architectural Concrete Stain from Eco Safety Products offers the same variegated look in a product that’s environmentally friendly in virtually every sense of the word.

The Rising Popularity of Custom Concrete Pool Decks

Outdoor Spaces Vol. 9 No. 4 - June/July 2009 by Emily Dixon Comments are Disabled

When offered the chance to help customers relax with cool pool designs, these veteran design crews dove right in.

Ten Tips for Concrete Countertop Manufacturers

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Countertops Vol. 9 No. 4 - June/July 2009 by Mark Celebuski Comments are Disabled

Mark Celebuski, general manager of Pinnacle Cast Concrete, wants to share some of his hard-earned wisdom with the readers of Concrete Decor. He has developed a list of 10 tips he thinks will help concrete countertop makers in particular improve their businesses.

Flatwork Forms For Placing Concrete

Tools & Equipment Concrete Placing Vol. 9 No. 4 - June/July 2009 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

An overview of some of the different forms on the market and which might be the best options for your project.

Bell Tower in Texas Modeled After Historic European Version

Outdoor Spaces Building with Concrete Vol. 9 No. 4 - June/July 2009 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Bruce Williamson, of Carrollton, Texas, and a team from French manufacturer Decopierre used a unique limestone veneer to give this bell tower a historic look.

Using Unique and Uncommon Building Materials to Create a Durable and Attractive Concrete Floor

Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 9 No. 4 - June/July 2009 by Erik Pisor Comments are Disabled

When New Leaf Community Markets decided to construct a new 20,000-square-foot location in Santa Cruz, Calif., the flooring was one feature the company wanted to be unique, durable and representative of the beach community in which the natural food store would be located.

a grinder going through the concrete polishing process

Wet or Dry Polishing?
What Is Right For Your Job

Concrete Polishing Vol. 9 No. 4 - June/July 2009 by John Abrahamson Comments are Disabled

What is the best concrete polishing process for your job? Should you polish concrete wet or dry? To determine the answer, you must ask the following questions before each job. What is the condition of the concrete floor, the environment it occupies, and the desired look of the finished product? […]