The world's foremost resource on decorative concrete
Lee Levig puts his stamp on high-end neighborhoods around Fairfield, Calif.
Radiant heat delivers warmth without ducts and registers; heats evenly, in an energy-efficient manner; and is silent. There are hydronic (hot water) and electric systems.
Take your time… and get it right! The good news is that you can make more money on decorative concrete than on plain old flatwork. Prices can increase by anywhere from $2 per square foot to as much as $13 per square foot in some states.
Liquid release agent is quickly becoming the choice of many decorative concrete contractors. With the increased demand for quicker turnarounds, cleaner job sites and environmental concerns, using liquid release agent for stamped concrete becomes an obvious choice.
To say there has been an explosion in demand for stamped concrete or stained concrete is quite the understatement. Homeowners are hiring decorative concrete contractors to color, stain, score, stamp, overlay or otherwise decorate the pool decks, entries, driveways and walkways concrete around their homes.
Contractors and manufacturers share tips for buying and maintaining these essential tools.
Berkeley architect Fu-Tung Cheng combines ancient custom with modern design.
Bomanite contractor Ira Goldberg paved the way for decorative concrete in New Jersey and surrounding areas. Here Ira Goldberg reflects on almost twenty years with Bomanite.
Brushes offer a variety of snazzy finishes for concrete without stamping or staining.
QC Construction Products has launched a new “total systems” approach to integral coloring for the ready mix market. QC ColorTech-E delivers superior concrete finishing performance from a blend of dispersements, conditioners and water-reducing agents that offset water demand caused by pigments. It contains engineered colored admixtures that do not require […]
