Emily DixonConcrete Decor

Author: Emily Dixon

Artistic Decorative Concrete in Public Works Projects

When a city, school or government chooses to spend a little extra money on decorative concrete, it demonstrates civic pride — and makes that lobby, city pool or roadside a little easier on the eyes.

An Alternate Countertop Forming Method Now Available

Tools & Equipment Concrete Countertops Counter Culture - Fall 2009 by Emily Dixon Comments are Disabled

Concrete Countertop Solutions has developed an alternative countertop form that will help create cast-in-place countertops with a variety of edge styles. Z-Counterform reduces labor time and doesn’t require any double-sided tape or drilling into kitchen cabinets.

The Rising Popularity of Custom Concrete Pool Decks

Outdoor Spaces Vol. 9 No. 4 - June/July 2009 by Emily Dixon Comments are Disabled

When offered the chance to help customers relax with cool pool designs, these veteran design crews dove right in.

Transforming Outdoor Spaces into Outstanding Spaces

Outdoor Spaces Concrete Sealers Concrete Countertops Counter Culture - Spring 2009 by Emily Dixon Comments are Disabled

Trying to manage ultraviolet light exposure in California isn’t an easy thing to do, particularly when it comes to its effect on concrete sealers. For Napa, Calif., homeowners, contractors were able to get a handle on the situation, creating a countertop for an outdoor kitchen that still looks great more than a year later.

The New Product Made from Recycled Concrete: Eckocrete

Tools & Equipment Concrete Placing Vol. 8 No. 8 - December 2008/January 2009 by Emily Dixon Comments are Disabled

The material has crushed recycled concrete for aggregate and fly ash waste from coal mills for the base. Other industrial byproducts provide nanofibers for crack reduction and nanoparticles for surface density to reduce water penetration.

Concrete in Cold Weather

Concrete Coatings Building with Concrete Concrete Countertops Vol. 8 No. 8 - December 2008/January 2009 by Emily Dixon Comments are Disabled

Concrete Decor asked artisans around the country about their experiences installing projects during cold weather. They faced freezing temperatures, snowy weather, and even challenges indoors during cold spells. Each artisan found his own solution for handling work during the winter months.

Eco-friendly Reinforcement Fiber for Concrete

Concrete Placing Vol. 8 No. 7 - November 2008 by Emily Dixon Comments are Disabled

With all the talk about “green” products lately, it’s only natural that somebody has created an eco-friendly reinforcement fiber for concrete.

The synthetic fibers of NyconG, from New Nycon Inc., are made from 100 percent reclaimed post-consumer and post-industrial waste carpet.

Redwood Deck Drains Take Your Pool Deck To The Next Level

Technology Outdoor Spaces Vol. 8 No. 5 - August 2008 by Emily Dixon Comments are Disabled

After spending thousands of dollars on a new swimming pool in your backyard, you want to make sure it looks distinctive, and Signature Series Redwood deck drain and expansion joint components are designed to do just that.