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July 2018 Publisher’s Letter

Blog Vol. 18 No. 5 - July 2018 by Bent Mikkelsen Comments are Disabled

One of the benefits of being a decorative concrete contractor is the investment product manufacturers make toward ongoing product innovations.

August/September 2018 Publisher’s Letter

Blog Vol. 18 No. 6 - August/September 2018 by Bent Mikkelsen Comments are Disabled

I admit I’ve been rigid in my thinking about this decorative concrete industry. I know I’m repeating myself, but it’s important to note that I’m a tradesman first. Publishing Concrete Decor magazine came later in life.

Publisher’s Letter – February/March 2018

Blog Vol. 18 No. 2 - February/March 2018 by Bent Mikkelsen Comments are Disabled

If you’re like me, the Weather App is getting a lot of attention as these dreary winter days continue. And darn if it isn’t snowing outside — AGAIN! The bright side is at least the days are getting longer.

From the Publisher’s Desk October 2017

Blog Vol. 17 No. 7 - October 2017 by Bent Mikkelsen Comments are Disabled

I hope this missive reaches you before the Concrete Decor Show Nov. 6-9 as I believe our industry has reached a pivotal point in its development.

Concrete Decor Publisher Letter: October 2010

Blog Vol. 10 No. 7 - October 2010 by Bent Mikkelsen Comments are Disabled

If you haven’t started, now is a good time to set the wheels in motion. It’s only a hunch, but I believe we are all in for a healthier year ahead businesswise.

A Friend of Mine Named Bill Shorey

Blog Vol. 7 No. 1 - February 2007 by Bent Mikkelsen Comments are Disabled

Bill (a.k.a. “The Colorman”) passed away a week prior to the 2007 World of Concrete show. He worked as a Product Specialist for Spec-West, a construction supply store in Sacramento, Calif.

3 Surface Prep Tips You Wouldn’t Think Of On The Job

Blog Blogs by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Last week, I headed up to Portland to check out some work that was being done at a new house that’s part of the 2017 Street of Dreams, an annual showcase of homes put on by the Home Builders Association of Metro Portland.