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The Grand Ashler Slate was introduced at the 1996 World Of Concrete by Matcrete Inc. The patented design of Grand Ashler Slate allows rotations of 90 degrees, 180 degrees and 270 degrees, virtually eliminating the hard lines in traditional single-notched ashler patterns. The versatility of this rotating stamp allows 256 […]
Kraft Tool Co. texture mats leave a three-dimensional impression on concrete with every detail of the shape, texture and feel of natural stone or brick. They are an alternative to brick or tile for patios, driveways, walkways, poolside decking and many other applications. The mats are 3/4-inch thick and made […]
The Concrete Edge Co. has introduced texture mats to help create concrete landscape edging that looks like tree logs. The edging creates a natural look around landscape plant beds without the problems associated with using natural tree logs for edging. Concrete disguised as wood is very durable and, unlike real […]
Colledi Designs’ rubber stamps are cast from high-density urethane and primer-coated to give greater detail to the finished stamp. These three-dimensional stamps are 1/8 inch thick and very easy to use. A nylon strap handle allows for easy removal. Colledi Designs has many premade stamp designs, but can also custom-design […]
The spread eagle stamp from Art Stamped Concrete has become enormously popular for the company. The eagle design is lifelike, and its head is extremely detailed, clearly showing its beak, nostril and eye. The eagle’s wingspan is 38 inches, and from wing tip to talons it is 18 inches in […]
Let’s start at the beginning: What is GFRC, what are its benefits and what are its downsides? GFRC stands for glass-fiber reinforced concrete. The GFRC I use is a composite of portland cement, silica sand, Forton VF-774 , Liquefaction Compound, Vitro Minerals VCAS-micronHS, water, and alkali-resistant chopped glass-fiber strands.
Using epoxy instead of cement opens up all kinds of new possibilities for terrazzo floors.
Unless you can handle every decorative concrete job yourself, a skilled, reliable crew is one of the keys to staying in business.
Concrete Decor talked to several business owners and got some great advice about effective ways to train and keep a crew.
When it comes to bordering walls, pools and other installations, it pays to get edgy. Here are a few fresh options.
Unless you are willing to go door to door and give each potential customer a hug of reassurance, you must be willing to adapt and weather the craziness. The bottom line in what we do in decorative concrete requires folks to spend and invest in their properties.
