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October/November 2005
Vol. 5 No. 5
Issue No. 25

On the Cover: This circular driveway, at a house in Highland Park, Texas, was stained with Kemiko’s Cola Stain. For more on Kemiko Concrete Products, see our company profile.

Features

Consider This
“I think concrete flooring is here to stay. The customers like the look and feel of the product, and their checkbooks like the savings.”

— Barbara Sargent
President of Kemiko
Concrete Products.
See Manufacturer Profile.

Using Local Color
Naturally colored aggregate, varying dramatically from region to region, can add unusual dimension to your decorative concrete work.
by Christina Camara

The Fire Within
Winter’s on its way! It’s time to think about adding hearths and fireplace surrounds to your decorative concrete offerings
by Amy Johnson

Polyurea Coatings
Tough, quick to set, and low in solvents, polyureas require only one coat and get the job done fast.
by Loretta Hall

Cracking Down on ... Cracks
Ideas for what to do — or not to do — with cracks in overlays.
by Susan Brimo-Cox

Problem-solving Decorative Concrete
Concrete Decor writer Amy Johnson brings you fresh advice gleaned from demos at the ASCC fall conference.

Polished Perspectives
Although LEED credits aren’t yet available for polished concrete, it’s “green” as can be.
by Peter Wagner

Departments

Artisan in Concrete

Water Bros. Construction

Contractor Profile: Water Brothers Construction
Installing foundations keeps this company grounded. Decorative concrete allows it to soar.
by John Strieder

Mixtures and Additives: Accelerating Admixtures
A primer on accelerators and their use in decorative concrete.
by John Strieder

Manufacturer Profile: Kemiko Concrete Products
Kemiko products were used by architectural greats such as Frank Lloyd Wright before decorative concrete even had a name. The company continues to thrive and grow with the times.
by Stacey Enesey Klemenc

Tooling: Polishers

Project Profile: Lafarge’s decorative concrete products grace a new home in British Columbia

Final Pour: Table Talk — Español

Decorative Concrete Tips — see Tips Directory
Concrete Industry News
Concrete Association News
Product News
Product Profiles
Publisher's Letter

Decorative Concrete Training Directory for training opportunities in your area. Watch this exclusive directory grow over the coming weeks as more and more businesses participate!

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