The unabashedly modernist home in the River’s End community, in Eagle, Idaho, near Boise, is called a “stunning glass jewel box” in an Idaho builders association’s 2013 Parade of Homes description.
Vol. 13 No. 8 – November/December 2013
Three Tips for Superior Acid Stain Finishes on Concrete
The acid-stained pizzeria floor looked worse than horrible. Actually, it became the unintentional focal point of an otherwise attractive restaurant newly opened and ready for business.
Fast Install of Microtoppings in Old Building Pushes Concrete Contractor to the Limit
Concrete Concepts of NJ Inc. collectively burned some major calories when installing new flooring at the Weight Watchers International corporate offices in New York City.
Concrete Contractors Warm up to Radiant Heating Systems
In wintry areas of North America, heated walkways and driveways that melt snow have been a prized feature of upscale homes and businesses for decades.
Architect Embraces Polished Concrete in Schools
All over the country, architects who design primary and secondary schools are warming to polished concrete. Jim Ward, of Ward Scott Architecture, Tuscaloosa, Ala., is one of them. His firm’s recent project, Big Sandy Elementary School, part of the Tuscaloosa County School System, opened in 2013.
A Closer Look at Arizona’s Biggest Polished Concrete Company
At 31, Joe Yezzi was a construction guy trapped in the body of a cell-phone tycoon. After he finished high school, Yezzi then started a pager company. That company grew into a chain of 23 stores selling both wireless phones and services from all the major brands. “I had a […]
Tips for Grinding and Polishing Seeded Glass in Overlays
Decorative concrete is especially helpful for company branding purposes or to make a bright and impactful statement in an indoor or outdoor space.
In this light, it’s easy to see why glass adds a unique dimension. It’s different and it catches the eye, which is something appealing for businesses.
Pouring Concrete with Acid Staining in Mind
When preparing a brand new concrete surface to be acid-stained, don’t take anything for granted. Every step of the new concrete pour contains elements that might affect the quality of your acid stain job.
Light Sources Will Affect the Color of Your Dye on Concrete
When you are asked how well you understand dyes, are you confident? Maybe you shouldn’t be. Unless you or your customers have art or design backgrounds, or you have been burned on a project, you are probably naïve.
How Do I Fix Flaws in Poorly Stamped Concrete?
Concrete is unforgiving. Surface defects and poor workmanship issues on stamped and textured concrete are difficult to repair, and in many cases there are no viable repair options.
