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Concrete Decor, Vol 6, No 6

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June/July 2007
Vol. 7 No. 4
Issue No. 36

On the Cover:
This panel was created at a training class held at the Decorative Concrete Institute. Read more in Special Effects with Concrete Stains.

 
Features
   
Choices in Fiber Reinforcement
Choices in Fiber Reinforcement
You won't find this kind of fiber in bran muffins — learn about the fiber additives that strengthen concrete.
by Loretta Hall
Concrete Countertop Maintenance
Concrete Countertop Maintenance
From "food-safe" to "sacrificial coating," kitchen concrete countertop maintenance will have you upgrading your vocabulary along with your tool kit. Here's how to speak the language.
by Christina Camara
Border Tools and Designs
Border Tools and Designs
Classic Native American patterns, wild horses, tropical fish: today's border-stamp makers are living on the edge. by Sue Marquette Poremba
Special Effects With Concrete Stains
Special Effects With Concrete Stains
The nation's best decorative concrete artisans have years of experience laying down color combinations that glow, spark and shimmer. Even better, they're willing to share their secrets with you.
by Susan Brimo-Cox
Hands Across The Ocean: International Training
Hands Across The Ocean: International Training
As decorative concrete goes global, American experts take the lead in showing contractors around the world how it's done.
by Rob Spiegel
 
Columns
   
Doug Carlton
 Carlton's Corner
Customers who need handling.
by Doug Carlton
 
Departments
   
Artisan in Concrete
Michael Littlefield, Custom Concrete Design
Artisan in Concrete:
Michael Littlefield, Mélange Studio, Kennebunkport, Maine
 

Artisan in Concrete: Michael Littlefield, Mélange Studio, Kennebunkport, Maine
Once 5-year-old Michael Littlefield touched uncured concrete, he couldn't keep his hands off it. Today, his obsession is his livelihood.
by Stacey Enesey Klemenc

Technology: New Polyacrylate Terrazzo
Terrazzo is one of the most beautiful and long-lasting floor technologies in the world.
by Amy B. Johnson

Tooling: Curbing Machines

Business Strategies: Relationship marketing to grow your business.
by Brian Nolan and Andrew Amrhein

Product Profile: CT-8 Cleaner and Toughener from Smith Paint Products

Final Pour: Pottery With a Twist

Concrete Industry News
Concrete Association News
Product News
Publisher's Letter
Decorative Concrete Tips Directory
Calendar of Training Seminars and Industry Events

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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