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Polished Concrete Wows Museum Goers

Concrete Polishing Vol. 12 No. 1 - January 2012 by Erik Pisor Comments are Disabled

In Southern California, grinding and polishing concrete that was placed 20 or 30 years ago is fairly common. However, burnishing concrete that’s more than a century old is a rare task for any contractor.

Botanic Garden Receives Concrete Makeover

The project was a lot simpler than the one Baltz ended up with. “I was first approached to do some hardscape and subbase for a network of brick or paver stone terraces,” he recalls. “The connecting walkways were going to be asphalt.” He can’t hide the disdain in his voice when he makes that last statement.

Art Museum Installs Polished Concrete Floors to Enhance Exhibits

Concrete Polishing Vol. 11 No. 5 - July 2011 by Natasha Chilingerian Comments are Disabled

At the Tampa Museum of Art, all eyes are on the compelling paintings, photographs and sculptures. And the building itself evokes an essence that’s subtle and serene so as not to detract from the art on display.

Newly Renovated J. Paul Getty Museum Features Concrete Walls and More

Concrete Repair & Restoration Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 11 No. 4 - May/June 2011 by Elizabeth Gillette Offensend Comments are Disabled

The primary design focus of the five year renovation of the J. Paul Getty Museum was to modernize the existing museum, which is a replica of a Roman villa buried in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and breath new life using decorative concrete.

A River Colored with Water-based Stain Created on Museum Floor

Staining & Coloring Concrete Online Exclusives by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Dan McCormick of Eagle View Custom Creations, Fort Harrison, Mont., submitted these photos of a river he carved through an acid-stained floor using two brands of water-based stain from NewLook International. He put down the river at ExplorationWorks, an interactive science and culture museum in Helena, Mont.

Concrete Industry Management Students Work to Restore Alcatraz

Concrete Repair & Restoration Vol. 10 No. 8 - November/December 2010 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

As undoubtedly the most colorful and memorable element of the U.S. National Park Service, the infamous Alcatraz Island gets more than a million visitors a year, and it shows.The concrete walkways, railings and other structures are weathered and badly in need of stabilization and repair.

Acid-stained Floor Overlay is Finishing Touch at Museum

Concrete Art Concrete Overlays & Toppings Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 10 No. 4 - May/June 2010 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

The handsome floor of the Arts and Crafts Room was the finishing touch at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, a facility improved by a series of decorative concrete projects as part of the 2010 Concrete Decor Show & Decorative Concrete Spring Training.

A made over staff area in the Phoenix Children's Museum

Show Trainers and Attendees Transform Phoenix Children’s Museum

Events & Recognition Training & Education Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 10 No. 3 - April 2010 by Sherry Boyd Comments are Disabled

When the 2010 Concrete Decor Show was over, it left something behind — beautiful and entertaining artwork at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. The koi pond mural and Sky Landing balcony are just a few of the exciting new features on which children are playing, thanks to artisans and exhibitors who donated time, materials and creativity.

Transformed Museum Courtyard Using Forms and Concrete Stains

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Events & Recognition Concrete Placing Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 10 No. 3 - April 2010 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Bob Harris of the Decorative Concrete Institute was asked about his experience training and working at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix as part of the Concrete Decor Show & Decorative Concrete Spring Training.

Concrete Artisan Brings Decorative Concrete to Alabama Market

Featured Contractor Concrete Polishing Vol. 10 No. 2 - February/March 2010 by David Thompson Comments are Disabled

Travel-tested diesel generators, a fleet of polishing machines and a bundle of big-name contracts – all part of how Jeff McCool and his team do decorative concrete in the Deep South.