Here's a way to create a decorative textured finish for a cement surface. Once your cement is poured and flowed out, evenly cast granite chips across the wet surface. Gently bury the stone into the ...

Push or pull the screed board across the forms with a back-and-forth sawing motion. Shove concrete into low spots in front of the screed board. Repeat to remove excess concrete. Form and Pour a ...

Decorative concrete flooring techniques such as acid staining and stamping have been around for many years and provide beautiful looks often inspired by earth tones and nature. More exotic flooring ...

"Exposed to public view," "exposed to view," "prominently exposed to public view" and "permanently exposed to view" are common phrases used in specifications for structural concrete. Typically, ...

Concrete finishing is more than just smoothing a slab—it’s the art and science of creating durable, beautiful, and functional surfaces. From timing each step right to using the proper tools, a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Working with concrete typically means you'll need something more powerful than your run-of-the-mill power tool, and you'll need even more to ...