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.
Tag: Design
Stylish Concrete Artisan Takes Industry By Storm with Unique Personality
A closer look at one of the country’s most stylish countertop fabricators – and one of the industry’s most charismatic characters.
The Ultimate Concrete Checkerboard Floor
A checkerboard-patterned floor was a natural choice for sprucing up the private garage of a racing enthusiast.
Designing Concrete That Is Maintenance Free
Maintenance is something that torments most decorative concrete contractors, unless, that is, there is a significant maintenance profit center to their business. In the case of The Concretist, there is not.
Crackerjack Design Ideas
To quote Leonard Cohen, “There is a crack in everything … that’s how the light gets in.”
A New Endeavor – Caribou Art
Tamryn Doolan, owner of Surface Gel Tek, has long been in the business of turning simple concrete surfaces into striking works of art. Continuing in that tradition, Doolan’s new endeavor, Caribou Art Studios, brings her talents to a whole new venue — exterior walls.
Exploring the Impact of Art in Decorative Concrete Design
From fiber optics to fire hydrants, this Ohio craftsman is expanding the boundaries of what can be included in a decorative concrete project.
Turning Tragedy Into Triumph: Art and Design Concrete
It took a serious automobile accident to steer these contractors in the right direction for their business. But once they found the way, they were off.
Applying Concrete Color Hardener as an Accent
Lee Levig of Concrete Works shows how applying color hardener to create light and shade effects on decorative concrete.
A New Look in Concrete Stamping Mats
This 36-by-36-inch stamp has a "three-dimensional" design that looks like four overlapping concentric circles, with a bite taken out of either side of each circle — shapes described as bull’s-eye hourglasses.
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