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.

Vertical Polished Concrete Condo Touted to be World’s Largest

Florida’s Miami Beach is a part of the country known for its high real estate prices, but the penthouse condominium sales price of $60 million for the Faena House Saxony Condo set a new high.

Kevin Brown with his Brawl in the Fall entry of stained concrete fish

Brawl in the Fall Competition has Both Serious and Fun Sides

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Events & Recognition Vertical & Carved Concrete Training & Education Concrete Overlays & Toppings Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 17 No. 1 - January 2017 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Everything about the Brawl in the Fall at the 2016 Concrete Decor Show in San Diego was hot, hot, hot— from the record-breaking 100+ degree heat to the sizzling entries that shaped up in the outside lot during show time.

Vertical Concrete Artistry, Part 2: Engineering and Steel

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In Part 1, we showed how to construct a stunning 3-D miniature model of a project. Now it’s time to envision the artistic side and that starts with steel.

Vertical Concrete Artistry, Part 3: Shotcrete

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Glad you could join us again. It’s Shotcrete Day in sunny California. Dawn is just breaking as I arrive on site. Long before the residence comes into view, I see ready-mix concrete trucks down the block lining up in preparation for a big day.

Vertical Concrete Artistry Part 4: Waterproofing Vertical Concrete

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Waterproofing may be the least sexy phase of construction, but it’s one of the most crucial. While there really isn’t any artistry involved, it’s easy to overlook the importance and just go through the motions.

Vertical Concrete Artistry Part 5: Carve Coat Mix Design and Application Technique

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We’ve been covering a majestic pool in Temecula, California, from start to finish, and now we finally get to the part everyone is always waiting for: the carve coat.

Wine Caves Built with Bridge System

Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 18 No. 7 - October 2018 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

In the heart of northern Michigan wine country near Traverse City, Mari Vineyards opened for business in May 2016. The 31,000-square-foot facility was equipped with the usual amenities of a first-rate winery as well as an extensive underground barrel-aging area that has the qualities of a cave.

Vertical Concrete Overlays: Decorative and Durable

Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 5 No. 4 - August/September 2005 Concrete Overlays & Toppings by Mike Dawson Comments are Disabled

Owners of commercial and retail establishments are discovering the benefits of beautiful, easy-to-clean concrete walls.

Hotel & Resort Design Ideas using Decorative Concrete

Concrete Repair & Restoration Building with Concrete Vertical & Carved Concrete Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 10 No. 7 - October 2010 by Emily Dixon Comments are Disabled

Check in and check out three examples of decorative concrete at its finest, in Georgia, Tennessee and California.

Former Army Ranger Builds a Construction Company Employing Vets

Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 17 No. 6 - August/September 2017 by Joe Maty Comments are Disabled

Rich Verdone is an Army Ranger veteran with five tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, but his devotion to duty and his fellow soldiers marches on here at home. He’s now on a mission to build a construction company on a foundation of the skills and dedication of U.S. military veterans.