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J&M Lifestyles, Randolph, N.J.
With a history in decorative concrete stretching back to the 1930s, J&M Lifestyles brings generations of experience and expertise to all of its projects.
by Erin F. Ansley
Decorative Concrete Effects and Ideas
 Project Profile
The Brick on Trosper, Tumwater, Wash.
A job that began with a mere 80 square feet of overlay snowballed into a decorative concrete transformation — complete with faux hollow tree — for this restaurant and bar.
by Mike Dawson
Mixing Concrete
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The Science of Concrete Mixes
Using a little bit of research, a dash of cunning and a lot of experimentation, developing your own mix designs can save you from many decorative concrete pitfalls.
by Christina Camara
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Water-based Stains: Will They Last?
Benefits of water-based stains are abundant: low VOCs, easy application, brilliant colors. But before you start staining, you need to know how they work and how to preserve them.
by Amy Johnson
   
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Building Concrete Countertops with Buddy Rhodes. A step by step guide to fabricating beautiful concrete countertops by hand.

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Casting Concrete Countertops Casting Concrete Countertops

Finally there is a simple book for do-it-yourselfers who want to undertake a small countertop project. Follow several countertop projects step-by-step through the process of molding, pour, and finishing. Projects include cast-in-place, pre-cast, and hand-packed.



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Concrete at Home Concrete at Home

Concrete at Home by Fu-Tung Cheng with Eric Olsen

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Concrete Countertops Concrete Countertops

Concrete Countertops, Design, Forms, & Finishes for the new kitchen and bath.

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Concrete Countertops DIY Concrete Countertops DIY

Join Fu-Tung Cheng in this step-by-step instructional guide for creating beautiful and functional concrete countertops.

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Creative Concrete Ornaments For The Garden Creative Concrete Ornaments For The Garden

Concrete isn't just for sidewalks anymore! This increasingly popular and versatile material is perfect for creating original garden ornaments. Now more than 10 contemporary artists have designed an assortment of sophisticated projects to make using a variety of techniques.



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Making Concrete Countertops with Buddy Rhodes Making Concrete Countertops with Buddy Rhodes
For the first time in print, this book details the art and craft of creating concrete countertops, step-by-step. This invaluable manual will guide crafts-men through each step of creating a cast concrete countertop, from the careful process of measuring for a template, to building a mold, through casting and installation.

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Sand Casting Concrete Sand Casting Concrete

Do you enjoy making sandcastles? Do you mashed potatoes become fine art before you eat them? If you enjoy working with your hands and being outdoors, you'll love sand-casting with concrete. Veteran concrete creator Bo Atkinson shares his passion and experience in this wonderful step-by-step pictorial....



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