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The Elements of Style for Concrete Contractors: Inherent Values

Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 15 No. 6 - August/September 2015 by Gaye Goodman Comments are Disabled

There is a famous paperback called “The Elements of Style” by Strunk and White. Many writers treasure it as a guide to writing clearly and succinctly while avoiding common grammatical errors. The handbook itself is a model of clarity.

Unusual Concrete Compositions – Assymetrical Concrete Designs

The Elements of Design From Line into Shape

Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 15 No. 3 - April 2015 by Gaye Goodman Comments are Disabled

The Elements of Design: The Vitality of Line

Building with Concrete Concrete Art Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 15 No. 2 - February/March 2015 by Gaye Goodman Comments are Disabled

Designing Decorative Concrete with Good Composition in Mind

Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 15 No. 1 - January 2015 by Gaye Goodman Comments are Disabled

Artists approach design as a space-filling exercise. As such, the first thing they consider is the format within which they will be working. The shape of the format will radically alter the distribution of elements within it. The elements of design are the simple building blocks artists have to work with.

Things to Consider When Planning Your First Concrete Hardscape

Outdoor Spaces Tips & How-Tos Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 14 No. 4 - May/June 2014 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

Nailing this balance project after project takes great effort, but the reward is far more than monetary. Concrete hardscapes last decades, and so do the reputation of the concrete artisans who successfully pave their way into decorative history.

Backyard Patio Sports Acid Stained Vines

Concrete Art Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 12 No. 3 - April 2012 by Rick Lobdell Comments are Disabled

A concrete contractor working with acid stain enjoys the challenge of layering colors when there is only one shot at the job and a limited color palette. Learn how to achieve more color variations than clients expect.

Art Professors Talk Color Perception and Texture in Concrete and More

Concrete Art Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 11 No. 4 - May/June 2011 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Concrete Decor asked a trio of art instructors from Southern Arkansas University to share their perspectives on concrete, color and texture.

Concrete Professionals Gather to Discuss Decorative Concrete Makeover

Events & Recognition Business & Technology Vol. 10 No. 8 - November/December 2010 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Concrete professionals, including architects, interior designers, landscape architects, artisans and students from the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Program came to a day-long session where they envisioned and designed decorative concrete walls, floors, seating, counters and more for the 33,000-square-foot facility, which occupies a former industrial building.

Freehand Designs Mean Freedom for You and Your Customer

Concrete Art Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 10 No. 8 - November/December 2010 by Michael Miller Comments are Disabled

Whether more utilitarian or more exotic, these are forms that every general contractor and every concrete guy is familiar with. We all have the tools and the formulae to produce these lines, angles and shapes.