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One of a Kind Concrete Chandeliers & Faux-Bois Furniture

Concrete Art Concrete Furniture Vol. 14 No. 7 - October 2014 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

Connecticut-based faux-bois artisan Michael Fogg spent eight years as a journeyman cabinetmaker and architectural woodworker. He then managed his own cabinetmaking business for six years before feeling stifled.

How to Choose a Concrete Casting Surface

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Countertops Vol. 14 No. 6 - August/September 2014 by Jeremy French Comments are Disabled

oncrete does exactly what you ask it to. Problems with casting concrete do not arise from the concrete acting up. Problems arise when we don’t understand what we are asking for. With concrete, watch out what you ask for because you may just get it.

Concrete Sitting Walls on the Pittman Wash Trail in Las Vegas, Nev.

Outdoor Spaces Concrete Countertops Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 14 No. 1 - January 2014 by Gail Elber Comments are Disabled

On some decorative concrete projects, the only people looking over your shoulder are other tradespeople.

Casting Thin Concrete Furniture with GFRC

Concrete Furniture Concrete Countertops Vol. 13 No. 7 - October 2013 by Jeffrey Girard, P.E. Comments are Disabled

The acceptance of glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) has inspired a current trend toward light, thin and delicate concrete furniture.

To illustrate what GFRC can do in furniture form, Jeffrey Girard of The Concrete Countertop Institute describes three projects — a table, a lounge chair and an S chair — that show off the strengths of the material.

A Formed Concrete Circle Made for Wedding Ceremonies

Outdoor Spaces Concrete Placing Vol. 12 No. 8 - November/December 2012 by Natasha Chilingerian Comments are Disabled

Seeing a finished construction project put to good use is something any contractor welcomes.

A Palm-roofed Outdoor Living Area and Concrete Kitchen in Los Cabos, Mexico

Outdoor Spaces Vertical & Carved Concrete Concrete Countertops Vol. 12 No. 6 - August/September 2012 by Liz Schick Comments are Disabled

As for Hileman’s original vision of using actual coco logs in construction, remember “termites” and realize it is nice to fool Mother Nature — and human guests — in the name of maintenance.

Mesmerizing Concrete Entryway Plaza at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

Outdoor Spaces Stamping & Texturing Concrete Concrete Art Vol. 12 No. 4 - May/June 2012 by Natasha Chilingerian Comments are Disabled

The new Exploration Center at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Santa Cruz, Calif., invites visitors to interact with exhibits that explore issues impacting the marine ecosystem.

Molding an Ergonomic Concrete Chair in 24 Hours

Concrete Furniture Online Exclusives by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Chris Rousseau, manager of Hotwire Direct, shared with us his experience making a nicely molded concrete chair with the help of one of his company’s performance CNC foam-cutting machines. He measured different parts of his body to dial in the chair’s measurements and banged it out in just about 24 hours.

Stylish Concrete Block Bench Demonstrates the Value of Workshops

Events & Recognition Concrete Furniture Training & Education Online Exclusives by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Justin Burd, owner of Tribe One Customs, Oak Hill, W.Va., created this stylish concrete bench for the SAY Si youth arts center in San Antonio as part of a workshop at the 2012 Concrete Decor Show.

How to Create a Shower Bench out of Concrete

Recipes Concrete Countertops Vol. 11 No. 8 - November/December 2011 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

Originally designed for a shower bench installation, this striking river-themed countertop application features a dazzling blue-colored mix with glass aggregate and gorgeous river stone detailing.