Vol. 20 No. 1 - January 2020

Vol. 20 No. 1 – January 2020

Architectural Elements featuring Concrete and Other Materials in Clean, Geometric Forms

Inspired by urban living, Eric Weil, sculptor and founder of Oso Industries in Brooklyn, and his team individually handcraft multi-functional furniture and architectural elements featuring concrete and other materials in clean, geometric forms.

Discover the Many Facets of Concrete at the Fourth Annual Decorative Concrete LIVE!

Events & Recognition Vol. 20 No. 1 - January 2020 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Be prepared to see a lot of color and whimsy at the fourth annual Decorative Concrete LIVE! during the World of Concrete Feb. 4-7, 2020 in Las Vegas. On the flip side, also be prepared to appreciate the subtleties and sophistication the same material can offer.

King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) in Dhahran

The American Concrete Institute Names 2019 Excellence Winners at Annual Convention

Events & Recognition Vol. 20 No. 1 - January 2020 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

The American Concrete Institute honored the winners of its 2019 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards during the institute’s concrete convention and exposition in October in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Glass flour next to a pile of other glass aggregate.

Turning Waste Glass into Expanded Glass Completes the Recover/recycle/reuse Circle

Building with Concrete Concrete Placing Vol. 20 No. 1 - January 2020 by Traves Ogilvie, LEED AP Comments are Disabled

Historically, repurposing glass for use in concrete mixtures has simply involved crushing and grinding the glass to a smaller size. Resizing alone doesn’t bring glass processing far enough to create a functional raw material for the concrete industry.

Why Mock-ups of Polished Concrete Overlays Matter

Concrete Polishing Business & Technology Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 20 No. 1 - January 2020 by Craig Morris Comments are Disabled

Polishable overlays are a popular alternative to polished concrete where the existing concrete slab isn’t a good candidate to be polished. Infilling trenches, patching, spalling and removing existing modular floor coverings often result in a concrete surface that doesn’t meet with customer approval.

Stained concrete floor with a desk in the middle

Monolithic, Minimalistic: Two Surfaces, One Canvas with Wall/Floor Concrete Finishes

Building with Concrete Vertical & Carved Concrete Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 20 No. 1 - January 2020 by Joe Maty Comments are Disabled

Imagine the convenience and versatility of a decorative concrete finish that can be applied to walls or floors.

Actually, it’s not a matter for the imagination. Such decorative finishes already exist.

Publisher’s Letter – January 2020

Blog Vol. 20 No. 1 - January 2020 by Bent Mikkelsen Comments are Disabled

In a marketing book I recently read, ongoing communication about the value of a product is essential to tell people why your product should be chosen over another. Another important aspect of effective marketing is asking customers what they like about your product so you can share positive feedback with […]

Leave a Mark on Concrete with Specially Made Stencils and Stains

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 20 No. 1 - January 2020 by Mike Dougherty Comments are Disabled

Contractors and artisans use specially made stencils and stains to leave their marks on decorative concrete.

Large Designs are a Top Trend in Decorative Concrete

Business & Technology Vol. 20 No. 1 - January 2020 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

The first time I delivered “Trends in Decorative Concrete” was at the Concrete Decor Show in Fort Worth, Texas, in February 2014. It was initially created to present a quick snapshot of what was trending in our industry, targeting primarily the design community. At the time, I never anticipated the presentation would grow into the program it is today.