Doug Carlton Concrete Decor

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A Visit to the World of Concrete Asia

Events & Recognition Vol. 6 No. 3 - June/July 2006 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

A seminar at World of Concrete Asia was titled "What’s New in Decorative Concrete," showed off colorful pictures of stamping, staining, overlays, polishing, concrete countertops and vertically carved concrete.

A Guide to Turning Ordinary Steps into Colorful Decorative Concrete Steps

Tips & How-Tos Vol. 6 No. 2 - April/May 2006 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

A seasoned concrete contractor offers a step-by-step guide for success with decorative concrete steps.

How to Justify the Price for Decorative Concrete

Business & Technology Vol. 5 No. 6 - December 2005/January 2006 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

I wish I had 10 cents a square foot for every time I’ve been asked this question. And other questions such as: How much more does stamping cost compared to regular concrete? Are stained floors more than tile? I’ve realized over the years that all the above questions are legitimate and deserve an honest answer.

Straight Talk on Stamping Curved Concrete

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Vol. 5 No. 3 - June/July 2005 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

There’s nothing like a nice curve, but advance planning is essential. Ask any man and he will confess the more curve the better. Ask any women and she will agree curves are good as long as they flow — no bulging. Ask a decorative stamping crew and they will agree curves can cause loss of sleep at the design and installation phase.