Posted May 27th, 2008 by Concrete Design
It used to be that when we thought of concrete, we thought of just a few things, such as sidewalks, driveways and cement slab house foundations. Most of the time the concrete used has been a pretty dull gray. Once in a while, for instance, in some southwestern towns, we could find some sidewalks that were various shades of rust and orange that mimic the beautiful mountains in their midst.
In the past decade, however, concrete has changed from a basic utility to a decorative enhancement, a creative and artistic essential in creating the mood of resorts and homes throughout the world. Decorative concrete has become an integral part of the planning for many building plans – whether commercial or private. The colors and textures of decorative concrete have become so important that often they are the centerpiece or focal point of a floor plan.
This phenomenon has changed the way that homes are created and office buildings, malls and other buildings are created. Imagine your basement floors being the color of your choice, sealed to keep out mold and setting the tone for everything from the color and texture on your walls and the furniture you buy.
Think about your kitchen counters being custom poured and cured right in your home in the color and texture you want – at about the same cost as a pre-made countertop. Think of the hundreds of ways you could plan your decor around your custom countertop and matching or complementing floors. Decorative concrete can do all this and more.
If you are planning to build or remodel a home, office, mall or any other type of structure, landscape, patio or pool, take the time to look into decorative concrete. You will be pleasantly surprised at what you find.
Posted May 22nd, 2008 by Concrete Design
If you have ever been to Washington State you know it is beautiful. People might complain about the weather sometimes, but Washingtonians from the west coast usually love where they live. They have the rugged beauty of dense greenery surrounding them and the exquisite Pacific, including Peugeot Sound and its glory out front as a welcoming mat. What could make this spectacular area any better? Creating a home or office that enhances the beauty that surrounds you.
Enter Maverick Specialty Contracting. This unique company has found some creative and stunning ways to use decorative concrete to reflect your personality, your desires for your home or office and create and artistic ambiance that you – and your guests “will want to talk about.”
Whether using various decorative concrete ideas as the foundation or focal point of your design or using them in an artistic way to enhance your home or office and “bring it all together” Maverick Specialty Contracting will work with you to create the results you want. They work closely with you, discussing your ideas and advising you from long before the actual work is started in an effort to ensure that the finished project will be just what you imagined.
Some of the ways that Maverick Specialty Contracting uses concrete to create or enhance a project is staining – which creates color, covers old impurities and stains and adds durability and easy cleaning. They also use wall finishes which bring out beauty of natural stone at a fraction of the cost and bring out the look and feel of the artisans of old. The company also specializes in vertical stains and other processes, all explained on their website, complete with photos.
David Cates, owner of Maverick Specialty Contracting, has been in the decorative concrete field for over sixteen years, and has become an expert in his field, even working on Seahawks Stadium, some photos of which can be seen on the Maverick Specialty Contracting website.
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Posted May 19th, 2008 by Concrete Design
If you live in or around Carmel, Indiana and are looking for a company that can help you with your decorative concrete needs, look no further than one of our member companies, Concrete Protection and Design LLC.
Concrete Protection and Design provides expert design, products and services. They will work with you from any point in your concrete process including concept design to construction and all the way through to the finished project.
Concrete Protection and Design is well known for offering a wide range of concrete resurfacing contracting services. They can work with you very step of the way whether you are building a new home, remodeling or adding hardscape or other decorative concrete surfaces to your existing concrete. They will work with you through the entire process to ensure you get the exact results that you imagined from the start, while at the same time working to address and meet your budget needs.
Concrete Protection and Design does just what their name implies. For example, one of their specialties is protecting the concrete around your home, and they are experts at this process. To do so, they use a process which involves CPD high tech polymer and materials that protect your existing concrete from damage such as oil stains, scratching, salt corrosion and freeze/thaw cycle of Indiana weather. The CPD polymer is three times stronger than the strength of the concrete itself, so when it is applied over your concrete it is extremely resistant to all types of damage we have discussed and more. It will keep your expensive concrete looking new, beautiful and well-maintained. It is also easy to keep clean, and because of its qualities, allows you to rinse away dirt and any weekly messes easily.
If you are anywhere in Indiana – especially around Carmel – and are thinking of doing anything with concrete from creating new walks or driveways, resurfacing old ones or anything in between – Concrete Protection and Design is the place to call. They are experts who deliver professional qualities from concept to construction to completion, and will work with your budget as well.
