Custom rock features and hardscapes built from glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) are high-end features added to landscapes at luxury homes or commercial developments.
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The Geometry of Artistry in Concrete Countertops
Jeremy French doesn’t sound like a big fan of delayed gratification.
"I never finished high school," he admits, before explaining his transition from landscape designer to the owner of Mandala Design, the high-end concrete design firm he founded in 2004 in Asheville, N.C.
Concrete Making its Way to More Places Than Just the Garage
No one’s more passionate about their art than the hard-working members of your typical undiscovered garage band. They can put in a full day at work before jamming all night whether or not there’s a remote possibility of a paycheck.
Concrete Countertops Turns into a Dream Gig for One Artisan
Compared to working on deadline with Christina Aguilera, Phil Collins and the Spice Girls, decorative concrete is a breeze.
Decorative Concrete Contractor is a Jack of All Trades
Decorative work is a growing part of this groundbreaking company, where business savvy meets design expertise.
Concrete Bowls Provide Birds With Water
Deborah Brackenbury is no stranger to art — she’s been a photographer since the 1980s. But after a search for the perfect birdbath fell short, she made herself into a concrete artisan.
enVisions Casting Mat from PreiTech Corp.
It’s hard to describe enVisions using words alone. The plastic casting mat, which is laid into a countertop form before the concrete is poured, creates a genuinely unique, shimmering visual effect on a concrete surface.
Bathroom Vanity Gets Industrial-Look Concrete Countertop
Although Shelley and Guy Chomistek of Rafter C Precast Concrete are no strangers to custom concrete countertops, this recent bathroom project held some unique creative challenges.
Custom Concrete Furniture Molds from Buddy Rhodes
Stained concrete floors, decorative concrete countertops… the list of popular concrete applications continues to grow. And now, decorative concrete contractors can add another new service to their businesses: decorative concrete furniture.
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