K. Schipper, Author at Concrete Decor

Author: K. Schipper

Concrete Coatings Offer Better Living Through Chemistry

When it comes to concrete, it isn’t necessarily easy to define what a coating is. In its broadest sense it can be a general term for any chemical that’s applied to a surface to seal or protect it.

Deciding on Which Concrete Sealer Depends on the Job

Popular Concrete Sealers Vol. 18 No. 4 - May/June 2018 by K. Schipper Comments are Disabled

Sometimes it pays to think outside the box. Justin Vollmerhausen of Colorado Hard Surfaces did just that, and now he has stamped concrete patios that still look like new after five years

Saw by the CSDA Code

Tips & How-Tos Vol. 18 No. 3 - April 2018 by K. Schipper Comments are Disabled

If you’re new to sawing concrete, or if your business only requires you to do the work occasionally, you might want to acquaint yourself with the Blade Application Code for Diamond Saw Blades from the Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association based in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Choosing the Best Blade for the Concrete Task

Tools & Equipment Vol. 18 No. 3 - April 2018 by K. Schipper Comments are Disabled

Diamonds may be forever in jewelry and James Bond movies, but when it comes to the workaday world, not so much. If they were, a good diamond saw blade could be passed on from father to son.

River Scene Incorporated into Building’s Polished Concrete Floor Before Building Was Constructed

Concrete Polishing Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 16 No. 3 - April 2016 by K. Schipper Comments are Disabled

A handcrafted 5,900-square-foot meandering river scene incorporated into the building’s polished concrete floor before the building was constructed. Womack also manufactured and installed three different versions of concrete countertops, and finished the exterior concrete with custom pattern mats and a unique stain.

Concrete Table Tops Talk at Pasadena Showcase

Concrete Art Concrete Furniture Concrete Countertops Vol. 18 No. 2 - February/March 2018 by K. Schipper Comments are Disabled

A real conversation starter, the concrete table designed and cast by Dominic Boinich of 5 Feet from the Moon kept the table talk flowing freely at the unveiling of the 2017 Pasadena Showcase House of Design in California.

Acid or Water-based Stains to Color Concrete are a Matter of Personal Preference

Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 18 No. 2 - February/March 2018 by K. Schipper Comments are Disabled

What’s the difference between concrete and decorative concrete? One of the first indicators is whether it has the dull gray color of … well, concrete, or if it incorporates a natural or even not-so-natural hue, tone or shade. Of course, there are also several ways to add color to concrete, depending on the needs and desires of the client.