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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.

Recipe: Rustic Chic Stamped Concrete

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

A bluestone-stamped field trimmed with richly stained faux beams, this technique is perfectly suited for any room with an upscale rustic theme.

Recipe: Self-leveling on Two Substrates

Concrete Coatings Recipes Vol. 11 No. 5 - July 2011 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

This is an expert self-leveling application that can take an unfinished floor with two different substrates (in this case concrete and plywood) and turn it into one beautiful, continuous floor.

Recipe: Belgium Stonework Interior Stamped Concrete

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Recipes Vol. 11 No. 4 - May/June 2011 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

This gorgeous interior finish echoes the classic look of Belgium stonework by combining a handful of texture skins with a variety of innovative touches that add to the concrete floor’s natural look.

Recipe: River Rock And Roll Polished Concrete

Recipes Concrete Polishing Vol. 11 No. 3 - April 2011 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

This complex interior treatment pairs a multihued pattern of polished concrete with natural river-stone borders and detailing.

Staining Concrete Recipe: The Third Dimension

Recipes Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 11 No. 3 - April 2011 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

With a subtle two-level texture coat and a wild 3-D geometric pattern, this staining technique delivers a unique, captivating concrete floor finish.

Concrete Staining Recipe: Concrete Chic

Recipes Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 11 No. 3 - April 2011 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

This luxe look is achieved by overlaying several super-thin coats of microtopping and dye, resulting in a finish with subtle depth and a sexy sheen.

Recipe: Get the Look of Travertine using Concrete

Recipes Concrete Placing Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 11 No. 2 - February/March 2011 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

Intended to mimic the look of travertine, this microexposure finish leaves the surface with a subtle texture that complements integrally colored exteriors beautifully.

Color Recipe: Transform Dull Lifeless Concrete with Tinted Liquid Release

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Tips & How-Tos Recipes Vol. 11 No. 2 - February/March 2011 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

This recipe is for those clients who call you complaining about a stamped or textured patio that’s become lifeless and dull. With just a few steps and a freshly mixed batch of tinted liquid release agent, you can bring color and depth to those sad surfaces.

Recipe: Easy on the Eyes and the Earth

Outdoor Spaces Recipes Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 11 No. 1 - January 2011 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

The finish on this water feature was achieved using a handful of soy-based products. It’s a great way to get a more earth-friendly surface that boasts deep, rich colors to boot. As an additional plus, the concrete is profiled with garnet abrasives, which not only ensure a low-dust blasting experience, but also give the finished surface a reliably nonslip surface.