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		<title>Got Decorative Concrete? It&#8217;s Not Just for Driveways Anymore</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]<script type="text/javascript">SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Got Decorative Concrete? It&#8217;s Not Just for Driveways Anymore", url: "http://www.concrete-design.com/got-decorative-concrete-its-not-just-for-driveways-anymore/" });</script>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It used to be that when we thought of concrete, we thought of just a few things, such as <a href="http://www.concreteideas.com/concrete/exterior-concrete/walkways-paths-stairs/options-in-concrete-walkways" target="_blank">sidewalks</a>, <a href="http://www.concreteideas.com/concrete/exterior-concrete/driveways-entryways/concrete-driveways" target="_blank">driveways </a>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.</p>
<p>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.  <a href="http://concreteideas.com/decorative-concrete"title="Decorative Concrete" >Decorative concrete</a> 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.</p>
<p>This phenomenon has changed the way that homes are created and office buildings, malls and other buildings are created.  Imagine your basement <a href="http://concreteideas.com/concrete-floors"title="Concrete Floors" >floors</a> 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.</p>
<p>Think about your <a href="http://www.concreteideas.com/concrete/concrete-countertops/concrete-countertops" target="_blank">kitchen counters </a>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.</p>
<p>If you are planning to build or remodel a home, office, mall or any other type of structure, landscape, patio <a href="http://www.concreteideas.com/concrete/exterior-concrete/pool-decks-surrounds/cool-pool-deck-finishes" target="_blank">or pool</a>, take the time to look into decorative concrete.  You will be pleasantly surprised at what you find.</p>
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