Vertical & Carved Concrete

Concrete isn’t just for smooth, horizontal applications anymore. More and more consumers are interested in vertical concrete applications that typically involve specially made mixes carved and colored to resemble natural stone and concrete blocks.

ICF Walls: Vertical canvases perfect for an endless array of claddings

What’s old often becomes new again, and in the case of ICF (insulated concrete forms) construction, many people feel it’s not only ready for a rebirth but a healthy adolescence, as well.

Decorative Concrete Displays in Cabela’s

Concrete Art Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 15 No. 1 - January 2015 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

Cabela’s, a national retailer of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, designs its stores with elaborate dioramas of outdoor scenes teeming with life. Besides taxidermists, artists and landscapers, the chain has come to rely on the talents of decorative concrete professionals to help bring these displays to life.

Land of 10,000 Lakes Inspires Carved Concrete Mural

Concrete Art Vertical & Carved Concrete Precast Concrete Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 15 No. 7 - October 2015 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

Sisters Cindee Lundin and Chenoa Pickrain were raised on a dairy farm near Perham, Minnesota. Lundin is an expert in faux finishing and horizontal and vertical carved concrete. Pickrain is a graphic designer and photographer. Together, they brainstormed how to improve the drab brick facade of a historic building in […]

Tru-Tex Complete Contractor’s Kit for Vertical Concrete

Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 10 No. 1 - January 2010 by Erik Pisor Comments are Disabled

As demand for vertical concrete work in the residential sector expands, more decorative concrete contractors and artisans are taking on vertical projects with the goal of achieving creative looks.

New Elephant Armor Overlay is Touted as Being Crack-Free

Vertical & Carved Concrete Concrete Overlays & Toppings Vol. 14 No. 1 - January 2014 by John Strieder Comments are Disabled

GST International Inc. is best known for its concrete cleaners and sealers, but the company has been working on developing the ultimate cementitious overlay for a decade and a half. They think they’ve finally cracked the case.

Concrete Contractor Trains with the Best Before Launching His Own Brand

Featured Contractor Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 14 No. 1 - January 2014 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

Richard Winget sees himself as a glorified copycat, an artisan who uses concrete and other mediums to simulate everything from cavern environments, majestic rockscapes and award-winning underwater reefs to rain forests, waterfalls and mountain landscapes.

Carving Art out of Concrete

Concrete Art Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 13 No. 2 - February/March 2013 by Natasha Chilingerian Comments are Disabled

David Seils’ master craft, wall relief sculpture, is an art form that dates back to ancient times, when civilizations carved designs into stone walls, buildings and columns. But instead of chiseling away material, the Asheville, N.C.-based Seils builds up his wall sculptures in layers using mortar, a mason’s hawk and a trowel.