Beautiful streetscapes. Retail and commercial spaces with the look and feel of parks. Incredibly designed school campuses. The great ones all have something in common: Hardscapes that make them accessible and welcoming to human interaction.
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How to Excel at Concrete Countertop Sink and Edge Fabrication
A review of tools and methods for sink polishing and edge profiling concrete countertops.
How to Correctly Apply Concrete Sealer
Applying concrete sealer is not rocket science, but it is a complicated process, says Jim Glessner of GST International LLC in Sparks, Nev.
Ductal Concrete by Lafarge
Lightweight and ultra-high-performance, fiber-reinforced Ductal offers advantages over traditional construction materials in interior and exterior applications: strength, durability, aesthetics and ductility.
Plastiform from The Plastiform Co.
Based in Seattle, The Plastiform Co. is distributing concrete flatwork forms called Plastiform that have some differences from Green Plastics’ PlastiForm. The Seattle forms boast newly designed clamps, as well as connector rods for strong end-to-end connections. The board slot and base of the clamp have been reshaped to make […]
Faux Finished Illusions on Concrete
Bob Harris is probably best known as founder and president of the Decorative Concrete Institute. But one of his side passions is faux finishing.
PlastiForm from Green Plastics
Invented in 1986 and patented by Green Plastics, a Santa Ysabel, Calif., company, PlastiForm was the first nail-free flatwork forming system on the market. It is guaranteed for 7 years of work life. PlastiForm is available in 2-by-4, 2-by-6, 2-by-8, 2-by-10 and 2-by-12 sizes, as well as lengths of 12 […]
Wall cap and pool edge forms from Stegmeier Corp.
Stegmeier wall cap and pool edge forms are made from expanded polystyrene, so they can be compressed into a radius with the help of fiberglass-reinforced bending and strapping tape that is included in the package. The wall cap forms are available in five architectural profiles. Features include a shoulder that […]
Pacific Formliner from Pacific Concrete Images
Pacific Formliner is a flexible, unbreakable and reusable form for creating decorative architectural profiles in all types of concrete. It can be used to create steps, pool edges, wall caps and countertops in any poured-in-place concrete applications. These durable forms are available in 6-inch and 7 1/2- inch heights. Custom […]
Xtra Flex Radius Forms from Metal Forms Corp.
Metal Forms Corp.’s Xtra Flex Radius Forms are a breakthrough concrete forming system designed to easily shape extra- tight radii (down to 6 inches) for walkways, patios, curbs and decorative flatwork. The system offers a long-lasting, nailfree alternative to forming radiuses with less durable and labor- intensive Masonite, plywood or […]
