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Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of assisting contractors with thousands of issues—sometimes simple, sometimes baffling, and occasionally the kind that leaves many scratching their heads. What I’ve learned is that every problem tells a story—a story involving timing, chemistry, environment, craftsmanship, or sometimes pure luck. And while troubleshooting […]
For much of my career as a concrete contractor, my crews and I have focused on creating the best product we could for our customers. We established this through years of trial and error, regular training, and eventually implementation of practices that ensured we could produce the best aesthetics and […]
Waking up every day excited about what I do for a living is a blessing. I know that each of us experienced decorative concrete contractors understands that statement and agrees. I look forward to the next phone call, email, and text because it’s always a new opportunity to create. My […]
For 25 years, Concrete Decor has promoted products that impart color and texture to concrete. Editorially, the magazine’s focus on quality workmanship rewards product manufacturers and those who use the product for their tireless efforts to improve and maintain quality standards. Today, as a result, new and old concrete surfaces […]
Just like Kermit the Frog said, “It’s not easy being green.” Who knew concrete and frogs had so much in common? To develop the green mix design used at the Port St. Lucie, Florida, heart sculpture, a lot of brainstorming and testing had to take place before it could even […]
When you think of what the concrete work surrounding the world’s largest heart sculpture might look like, you may envision red. However, in reality, it’s white in color—but the mix design is as green as could be. Back in spring 2024, Rich Rhoades, vice president of Adena Corp. in Florida, […]
Richard Wang first discovered concrete’s chameleon-like properties during a trip he took in 1998 to attend the World of Concrete in Orlando, Florida. After a 20+ hour flight from Beijing, he experienced an epiphany of sorts when he traversed through a garden on a “wooden plank” path to his room. […]
Some articles remain relevant long after publication, offering practical insight, proven techniques, and real-world inspiration. The following selected stories highlight innovative approaches, creative solutions, and projects that continue to influence how decorative concrete is placed, finished, and protected. These timeless accounts represent just a small sample of the thousands of […]
While the commercial industry has been a traditionally strong market segment for flake manufacturer Torginol, it says the real opportunity for growth is in the residential market. Following the pandemic and given the current housing market, it’s no secret that many homeowners are opting to stay put and are less […]
The concrete flooring industry faces a significant challenge: delivering pristine floors that are undamaged by other trades during the construction process. Damage during construction leads to widespread dissatisfaction, particularly among architects who specify concrete floors. This issue threatens the industry’s reputation, with a trend considering a shift back to alternative […]
