Decorative Concrete Ideas - Practical Ideas & Useful Resources for Decorative Concrete Contractors and Customers

Two of the most important aspects of being a successful Decorative Concrete Contractor are knowledge and creativity: knowledge about available products, and the ability to use them creatively.

Creativity and problem solving in Decorative Concrete are the hallmarks of the contractors showcased in these pages. Their work and their stories about how they planned, designed, installed and completed their most successful projects could provide you with the information you need to take your business to the next level.

Featured Contractor -
Impressions Decorative Concrete, Inc.

The Alley at South Shore Family Entertainment Center
Impressions Decorative Concrete found themselves in the midst of a fun, colorful & well designed floor that matched perfectly with the over all concept of the Alley at South Shore.

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Project Spotlight:

Ben McCarthy of McCarthy Concrete, Inc. faced some unique challenges when has was asked to design flooring for a new High School.
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The Learning Curve:

Acid Stained Concrete
Learn valuable tips and the proper techniques for staining concrete with reactive acid-based stain.
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The Info Library:

Decorative Concrete Texturing and Patterning
Textured concrete ranges from simple exposed aggregate to elaborate imprinted patterns. Imprinted concrete can mimic slabs of natural stone, pavers like bricks or tiles, or even wood. Various coloring techniques add to the interest and realism of textured concrete.
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Concrete Artisans: Jim Donlon

Donlon Coatings applies acid-stain to a prototype design for a national Retail Shoe Store.
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