Decorative concrete has become the fastest growing segment of the concrete industry. But in part because of this, the decorative market rarely allows individual contractors to effectively master and install each type of decorative concrete.
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Decorative Concrete: Why We Do It
Sometimes a decorative concrete application is way more than just a job.
Fixing Another Contractor’s Mistake
Fixing Another Contractor’s Mistake Whether it’s your own work or someone else’s, you may be called upon to fix a decorative concrete project gone awry. Trowel & Error is a new column that celebrates the fact that there’s always a solution to every decorative concrete problem.
Transitioning to Decorative Concrete
Transitioning to Decorative Concrete Doug Carlton of Carlton Concrete offers sound advice on how to transition your structural concrete business into one that specializes in decorative concrete applications.
Tips from Concrete Contractors who Embrace Customer Service
Contractors share customer-service tips that help make their businesses successful.
How Long Should You Guarantee Your Concrete Work?
How long should you guarantee your work? It all depends on who you ask. Four successful contractors from California to New York share their philosophy on warranties.
How to Justify the Price for Decorative Concrete
I wish I had 10 cents a square foot for every time I’ve been asked this question. And other questions such as: How much more does stamping cost compared to regular concrete? Are stained floors more than tile? I’ve realized over the years that all the above questions are legitimate and deserve an honest answer.
Getting Started in the Business of Decorative Concrete Curbing
The market for residential curbing is growing by leaps and bounds. It can be a profitable niche for a concrete contractor.
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