Incoming
My brother arrives today. In less than 6 hours. Meanwhile, I spent most of the long holiday weekend sleeping and working on the basement ... . I wonder if Andrew likes drywall...After that, I'll be refinishing the basement floor by acid etching the concrete (looks like stain, but penetrates better than regular concrete staining). Thanks [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 20:26:00
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Studio Installment # 6
Well we found a great electrician he came and ran the wires and put the boxes in and a new breaker box panel ... . But first we need to do the floor, I’m planning on staining the concrete and if it doesn’t turn out good then we may use tile or wood flooring. I have wanted to stain concrete for a very long time. Lets [more...]
Date: 2008-07-03 18:47:00
How To Stain A Concrete Floor
This is a surprisingly easy task, so anyone with a garage, sunroom, ... s unfinished looking concrete floors a warm wash of honey-gold color: The semi-transparent stain ... basement or porch with a concrete floor should seriously consider this super simple process [more...]
Date: 2008-08-21 17:13:40
DIY Flooring Home Improvements ? Concrete Concepts
Concrete flooring is a traditional option in basements ... in a chemical stain reacts with the lime deposits in the concrete. That creates a color or surface effect ... -durable surface for a basement laundry room, kids playroom or other use. But concrete flooring [more...]
Date: 2008-12-12 02:42:33
Keeping Your Polished Concrete’s Quality
by Mikkan DraneSo, you’ve done it! You have finally converted your concrete floor to a polished one and now it looks amazing. What are you forgetting? You see, although it had been known that concrete polished floors ... , it also helps prevent staining and keeps the concrete looking good for many years to come. You don’ [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 16:19:12
Taking Care of Your Polished Concrete’s Quality
by Mikkan Drane So, you’ve done it! You have finally converted your concrete floor to a polished one and now it looks amazing. What are you forgetting? You see, although it had been known that concrete polished floors ... , it also helps prevent staining and keeps the concrete looking good for many years to come. You don’t need [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 15:23:07
2009
I'm so glad the new year is here! Did everyone make resolutions? I don't really call them resolutions, more like goals for the year I suppose ... )Plus a cazillion house goals - pull up the disgusting purple carpet downstairs, do stained concrete floors, install concrete counter tops, paint downstairs, paint the hallway upstairs, etc etc etc [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 00:54:00
Interior Design :: RE: Garden Cottage Refurbishment
Author: kuntrygal Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 2:34 pm (GMT 0) Welcome to the Stew from east Texas! I think Eileen's suggestions are right on. As far as the concrete floor, there is a stain for concrete that might help add some color. You could replace the clear window with a frosted type glass, but there is a spray that frosts the glass [more...]
Date: 2008-09-01 06:01:22
Concrete-Beautiful
Concrete has been showing up all over the place, counter tops, kitchen islands, sinks, showers and of course flooring, indoor as well as outdoor. There are so many ways to treat concrete, the floor in Zinnias is concrete that has been stained and sealed, stop by and check it out. I think that etching and painting on concrete is a wonderful [more...]
Date: 2008-09-03 03:53:04
The Silence
Tonight, we’re going to take a little detour ... belongings, and intimate psychological details lie scattered across the concrete floor. Leaving ... . Water stains the floor and ceiling where the roof has begun to leak. The slight odor of mothballs [more...]
Date: 2008-11-21 05:02:00
Getting Warm > Being Warm
I learned something about myself yesterday. First of all, let me tell you something I (and most of my friends) ... , actually) that is on from November through March. At home, where we have stained concrete floors, my bare feet don't touch the floor except during the hottest part of the summer [more...]
Date: 2009-01-22 22:32:00
Garage Floor Paint Does Not Have To Peel
Lifting and pealing paint is too often the end product of a homeowner’s efforts to dress up their garage with floor paint. The problem is worse than having no finish at all. Dirty, dusty, and stained concrete is usually ... in flooring, when combined with systems for preparing concrete properly, can now avoid disasters [more...]
Date: 2008-07-20 23:16:06
Stained and Dyed Cement Floors
One of the most beautiful floors you can imagine is nothing more than colored concrete. Of course there is more to getting this type of flooring than just painting a concrete floor. This comes from a process called “acid etching.” In almost all homes concrete makes up the foundation [more...]
Date: 2008-09-11 23:25:28
Polished Concrete Floor Painted
by Mikkan Drane The sight of an old gray slab truly is not such a good thing to see, ... of it. However, unlike the acid staining that is so hard to control, painting concrete polished floor ... it. Before you can start painting on your concrete polished floor, the area must be prepared first [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 03:25:22
Keeping a cozy home isn't so difficult to do
It's a Saturday afternoon. You're thinking about maybe inviting a few friends to come over for a few cocktails tonight or maybe just keep it laid ... contamination. If you have a concrete floor, keep it clean and stain-free. All rust stains can be easily ... , your tough rust remover, stain cleaners, detergents and the like. Take out also all your [more...]
Date: 2008-12-13 06:57:03
Hybrid Homes are on the rise in Austin!
Okay, you have heard of hybrid cars but hybrid homes? And of course, there is no better place to find them than in Austin, Texas! ... , tankless hot water heaters, scored and stained concrete floors and sometimes concrete counter tops along [more...]
Date: 2008-11-09 15:40:31
Mint Collection
I could live here. In the heart of San Francisco, the old San Francisco Fire Department firehouse has been turned into 25 luxury residences that ... with exposed concrete walls and plaster finishes, over-sized industrial windows with generous downtown views, acid-stained concrete floors with high-gloss finishes, and oh so much more. Seriously, go check [more...]
Date: 2008-12-30 17:58:00
Concrete Polishing: Inexpensively Stylish
by Mikan Drane Concrete polished floors is becoming a popular trend in home improvement nowadays ... , and coated concrete floor finish. The concrete foundation of houses would not be as dull as it used to when you have the concrete polished finish on it. With just a bit of staining [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 11:53:25
Where Women Create
I just finished reading this new magazine this morning--every single word of it--and I've got to say I love it. Fabulous, indeed ... the ceiling and painting it, painting the walls, staining the concrete floor (I was going to put in tile until I saw a slab that had been stained and heard how easy it was--two artists live [more...]
Date: 2008-11-03 17:34:35
DECEMBER AGAIN
It's been over a year since we began construction. We are tired and bruised, but love our house ... perfectly into our downstairs den. This picture also shows the stained concrete floors, although not very ... making the countertop substrate out of MDF. Originally we planned on making concrete kitchen [more...]
Date: 2008-12-08 19:56:00
Single Family Home in Terra Ceia, FL ($959,900)
Single Family Home for $959,900 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Interior: 2850 sqft, Lot: 10,798 sqft 11 Boots Point Rd, Terra Ceia, ... and boat lift. Features include: a custom home theatre, professionally designed and stained concrete flooring, wood floors, stone gas fireplace, chefs’ kitchen, Thermador range, stainless steel [more...]
Date: 2008-12-08 21:13:31
Clean and rust-free patio all the time!
A rusty patio can scare off your visitors away and create a bad impression for your self. Rust stains are signs of irresponsibility ... spraying the concrete floor with well water which contains a high iron level. Rust stains can occur ... . However, preventing rust to build up in a concrete patio is almost impossible. When you water [more...]
Date: 2008-09-14 16:54:33
Leopardo Completes Randy Zweiban’s New Province Restaurant
Eco-Friendly Restaurant Aims to be First in Downtown Chicago to Earn LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) ... , PVC-free vinyl booths, organic concrete stain, floor-to-ceiling windows, highly-efficient heat pump ... )-certified wood that is from this region and formaldehyde free. The kitchen has a poured floor which [more...]
Date: 2008-10-31 14:56:51
I've Been Tagged
by my Sister-in-Law, Merrianne! I have the hardest time trying to think of weird/random things about myself {that I want to share}. So, here goes.. ... so this makes my job so much easier (esp since most of our house has stained concrete floors - only carpet [more...]
Date: 2008-09-29 01:10:45
715 North Church
Featuring distinctive interiors and panoramic views of downtown Charlotte, ... , and 1 and 2 bedroom condos on other floors, which boast stained concrete floors, solid surface countertops [more...]
Date: 2008-12-27 05:13:17
On a Day Like Today
Oh my Jesus it’s been one of those days! My OB appointment was uneventful as expected ... stained concrete floors. So, Cara was plopped into the bath 45 minutes early ... floor with Tucker’s tiny loofa and Tucker’s tiny bottle of shampoo. Can you see where I’m going [more...]
Date: 2008-07-09 01:14:40
looky
Not much time to chat, I've been busy: spending money, paying for things like doors, handles and pot-light guts; ... have floors.We're going to polish and/or stain the concrete on the main floor so it has to be protected ... the difference between the top floor here & the one downstairs? This one looks more even [more...]
Date: 2008-08-26 05:39:00
Who doesn't love a good house tour?
Julia has organized a Hooked on Houses Blog Party – a fantasy open house, as it were – and I've decided to participate ... square feet. The floor is stained concrete. I LOVE it because it's indestructible - perfect for ranch ... to dazzle our non-virtual guests. I found the fabric online, used spray adhesive to stick [more...]
Date: 2008-10-24 21:01:02
It's all about how you look at it....
(at least that's what I keep telling myself) So....yesterday concrete-floor-dude came and finished the floor. Looks good -- all the odd little bits you expect with stained concrete ... the electricians would be here, but....they didn't show. Maybe today? Who the heck knows. Floor dude wasn't [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 17:54:47
Concrete Experiences - Part 1
Using the concrete slab as the finished floor of the house is a choice we have made several times, and will be happy to make again ... . This is a reactive stain – meaning that it reacts with the lime in the concrete to produce a color ... of carpet, tile, wood or vinyl? Concrete floors are very livable and easy to care for. In 2002 [more...]
Date: 2008-03-08 23:05:00
Donut Stop / Workr
Architects: Workr - Ashton Cates Location: Amarillo, Texas, USA Project Year: 2008 Construction Area: 274 sqm Budget: US $722 ... interior. Custom white oak booths, stained and polished concrete floors and a rust colored Eurospan ceiling ... store is the busiest. Clad in stained cedar panels on the exterior, the panels are held off [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 16:25:54
My "I Want List",Ways to Create Intervals
Ok, I've done my goal list, my purge list, my studio clean up list, my winter newsletter has gone out via email and now needs to be sent snail mail, ... ?2. Carpet removed from the studio and the concrete floors stained and sealed with a high gloss finish; or a nice durable vinyl, or hardwood floors. _ I sent an email to a guy who does floors and asked [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 03:13:00
The Testacles of Winter
Old Man Winter has set his grip firmly around the neck of Chicagoland. There is a faint whiff of burning Michelins in the air. If you listen closely, you can even hear the collective whir of wattage spewing indoor trainers on salt stained concrete floors with Phil Ligget's voice serenading the bulging eyes and dried [more...]
Date: 2008-12-30 01:35:00
Gift Hill Garden Apartments-Excellent Value
Gift Hill Garden Apartments – Brand new solid masonry duplex conveniently located off the Gift Hill Road ... furniture and artwork; finishes include stained concrete floors, contemporary cabinetry and Corian countertops with integrated sinks. Built “green” with insulated concrete forms that result in high [more...]
Date: 2009-01-22 22:48:45
Broken Hair Dryer and Scary Cat
Image Source: tophee My hair dryer died last night ... to drown out all of the noise in the house. Since we have acid stained concrete floors, I just put the hairdryer on the floor and don’t have to worry about it catching anything on fire. Also [more...]
Date: 2008-12-08 15:55:50
Two Blocks to Town Lake!
As of this posting, there are currently six condos available at 41 Waller, starting at just under $200K. These two or three bedroom units boast Energy Star appliances, stained concrete flooring and a commercial-grade reflective roof! Walk to the hike'n'bike trails on Ladybird Lake and enjoy the arts [more...]
Date: 2008-12-19 20:01:00
626 North Graham
A classic urban loft building in Uptown Charlotte’s historic Fourth Ward neighborhood 626 North Graham features exposed brick walls, stained concrete floors, high ceilings, and large expanses of glass. The homes in 626 North Graham are complemented by first floor retail space and covered parking. Living in Uptown is a great [more...]
Date: 2008-12-27 05:13:17
MAKE ME AN OFFER on Bristol on Broadway Condo for sale (Nashville/Midtown)
MAKE ME AN OFFER on Bristol on Broadway Condo for sale (Nashville/Midtown) I need to go back to school full time, out of state, soon. I have a condo that is about 650 square feet and 3 years old. It is modern with stained concrete floors and stainless steel countertops. Your own parking space on the same level that you live [more...]
Date: 2008-09-17 08:07:02
You can spit it in a cup and call it hypnotic
It had been raining hard for hours. Jack was sitting under the shelter of the bandstand in Lincolns Inn Fields ... ..." With his right ear he could hear only blackbirds.Jack's travelling box was open on the concrete floor ... white satin gown was mud-stained now and bunched up under his shins, but his hair and lipstick were [more...]
Date: 2008-11-09 18:24:00
East Austin Studio Tour 2008
A final reminder about the East Austin Studio Tour this weekend: I think the image says it all ... on the tour. Kollin is an amazing craftsman who specializes in concrete. His ceramic work is very cool. We have hired him to stain our floors and for concrete countertops, and have never [more...]
Date: 2008-11-21 02:08:54
House for rent in Uptown, large pets welcome, environmentally friendly
There’s a 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath cottage for rent on Greenlaw Place in Uptown. This is a new house (less than 5 years old, part of the recent Uptown redevelopment project) with stained concrete floors, and all appliances are included. Parking pad is large enough for two cars, and there are cute [more...]
Date: 2008-11-03 21:09:40
Donut Stop / Workr
Architects: Workr - Ashton Cates Location: Amarillo, Texas, USA Project Year: 2008 Construction Area: 274 sqm Budget: US $722.750 Contractor: Southwest General Contractors Photographs: Ashton Cates A new donut shop ... interior. Custom white oak booths, stained and polished concrete floors and a rust colored Eurospan ceiling [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 16:25:54
Adventures in grocery shopping
There is something that’s been going on in my personal life that I have been very reluctant to discuss ... some stained concrete floors and I was cool with that. I can handle change in reasonable increments [more...]
Date: 2008-08-12 09:26:51
It's not even Christmas...
...and I'm already screwing up Valentine's Day.Somewhere, somehow, some road...I got off-track. And I've been off-track for awhile ... about getting up THIS Christmas tree (which involves staining concrete floors, which isn't going to happen [more...]
Date: 2008-12-16 17:10:00
Good Questions: What Color for the Chimney?
more photos below...)(Note: Include a pic of your problem and your question gets posted first ... ) chimney2121508.jpg The floors are rusty brown stained concrete. Note that the flowery fabric wrapped ... out with some paint color suggestions in the comments... [more...]
Date: 2008-12-15 16:15:00
Location with luxury (Bristol, West End) $2200 2bd
Location with luxury (Bristol, West End) $2200 2bd Walk to Vanderbilt, West End area, shops, restaurants and entertainment. Condo includes patio, granite countertops, stained concrete floors, stainless steel appliances, wooden blinds, washer/dryer, 2 reserved parking spaces in gated garage, fitness, pool, secured [more...]
Date: 2008-10-26 05:15:25
White Out
Well, white on. Trim that is. I have now put a couple of coats of white stain on the trim of the Shop/Garage. It was just too cold to use paint ... a rethink on the floor and am waiting to get an estimate on concrete. It looks like the concrete may ... . But the stain looks pretty decent.Today I am going to spend an hour touching up ladder marks etc [more...]
Date: 2008-09-10 10:15:00
The Tale of the Traveling Furniture
The “University of Texas Football House” – as I like to call this beautiful Mac Mansion for sale, located in the hills, high above Lake Austin ... today. The web site confirms the floors are scored, stained concrete. 2004: The entry hall [more...]
Date: 2008-11-09 04:54:00
Champagne Wishes and Concrete Dreams
Every single day I live in this house I find more and more projects I want to do or have done as I slowly accept the fact that our 1 year ... for wanting stained concrete in the family room and concrete kitchen counters as well. This house ... , the stone floor and any number of vessel sinks would make me happy. Yet, day after day goes [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 05:00:25
Sunday
Already I am thinking about next weekend. My sister will be here ... to dinner on Tuesday and see her newly stained concrete floor. I need to get in for an oil change [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 03:29:00
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