Polished Concrete is Practical
by Rick Amorey Concrete is definitely not the most popular choice when someone decides to look for the best way to decorate his or her floor ... , that simply means that the concrete floor is subjected to different levels of grinding ... . For what it takes to add fragile ceramic tiles in on your floor, you can have a quality concrete polish [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 19:00:13
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Five Reasons Why You Should Get Polished Concrete
by Allen Strong If you’re thinking of jumping in on the old bandwagon of trends and you’re planning of getting polished concrete for your flooring, ... about vacuuming dust from carpets, or waxing hard wood floors. The sheen on polished concrete almost never ... . 5. Polished concrete is decorative. True. The possibilities are endless. You can add [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 15:40:15
Cohills Stained Concrete Flooring Video
Photo Courtesy of Concrete Ideas Stained concrete flooring is a big market ... preparation, stain application and sealing. Cohills is a manufacturer and distribitor of Decorative ... . You’ve probably seen it and walked on it maybe not realizing it’s concrete. I’m starting to see [more...]
Date: 2008-08-21 16:43:42
Soap opera
The other day one of the home-oriented publishing companies released some impressive literature on baths and kitchens for the consideration of lifestyle journalists such as myself. Two books contain hundreds of photographs of swell interior designs loaded with glass tiles, oiled bronze fixtures, decoratively painted concrete floors [more...]
Date: 2008-10-16 16:36:04
Cretedesign
Searching for concrete designs, the search no more. Decorative concrete flooring is longer lasting, imaginative and more beautiful than wood, carpets ... . patios floors drive ways countertops pooldecks Contact information for Cretedesign: Tel [more...]
Date: 2008-07-22 10:39:12
Thinking About Polishing Your Concrete?
By Allen Strong So you've finally decided you want your old concrete floor to be as good as new ... hypothetical and accidental slips. 5. Polished concrete is decorative. True. The possibilities ... to explore the advantages of having a polished concrete floor with some of the pointers below [more...]
Date: 2008-12-11 23:14:39
Home Improvement Ideas: Polished Concrete
by Allen Strong So you’re considering a new theme for your living room but couldn’t think of something revolutionary enough to impress your friends ... t for you, then you better be on the look out for the many things that make concrete a home decorative ... whose floors are as glamorous as the White House’s. The interior designer you hired for the job [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 20:40:35
Fireplace Surrounds, Sebastian, Florida
December 9, 2008 Fireplace Surrounds, Sebastian, FL At “Designer Concrete Counters LLC Florida” we specialize in custom one of a kind Concrete Countertop, indoor and outdoor kitchen creations, along with all facets of decorative concrete coatings, flooring overlays, fireplace surrounds, driveways, patio stamping, furniture, epoxy [more...]
Date: 2008-12-09 15:01:59
Kitchen Creations, Sebastian, Florida
December 9, 2008 Kitchen Creations, Sebastian, FL At “Designer Concrete Counters LLC Florida” we specialize in custom one of a kind Concrete Countertop, indoor and outdoor kitchen creations, along with all facets of decorative concrete coatings, flooring overlays, fireplace surrounds, driveways, patio stamping, furniture, epoxy [more...]
Date: 2008-12-09 14:57:52
Patio Stamping, Sebastian, Florida
December 9, 2008 Patio Stamping, Sebastian, FL At “Designer Concrete Counters LLC Florida” we specialize in custom one of a kind Concrete Countertop, indoor and outdoor kitchen creations, along with all facets of decorative concrete coatings, flooring overlays, fireplace surrounds, driveways, patio stamping, furniture, epoxy [more...]
Date: 2008-12-09 15:00:36
Metrocrete is An Entrepreneurs Paradise
Maybe I’m not being direct enough. Metrocrete is really all about making money. Yes money, the root of all evil ... a Polyaspartic concrete coating that is changing the world of concrete resurfacing. A garage floor ... or decorative quartz system. Then drive on it the next. Becomes part of the floor, not a coating [more...]
Date: 2008-10-06 18:24:04
Concrete Polishing: Not What You See in Pavements
by Rick Amorey Concrete is definitely not the most popular choice when someone decides to look for the best way to decorate his or her floor ... ceramic tiles in on your floor, you can have a quality concrete polish. About the Author: Rick Amorey ... . After all, the very mention of concrete invokes images of less-than admirable common concrete [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 18:51:17
Concrete Or Art
Concrete Or Art Posted in August 21st, 2008 Category:Cleaning Tips and Tools Decorative concrete countertops and flooring is a hot area in the home ... in Vegas or on television showing beautiful luxurious homes. Concrete is such a wonderful medium [more...]
Date: 2008-08-21 19:32:03
Custom Rock House (Mt. Juliet/Smyrna TN) $689999
Custom Rock House (Mt. Juliet/Smyrna TN) $689999 Please visit our website at http://www.6697Poperoad.com ... Entertainment area with a 20×36 finished Basement with decorative stamped concrete flooring, 3/4 ... . The house is Completely Renovated Estate Home 5,260 Sq Ft. 3 Bedroom, 3 1/2 Bath, Stamped [more...]
Date: 2008-09-06 08:36:29
Concrete Polishing: Not What You See in Pavements
Concrete is definitely not the most popular choice when someone decides to look for the best way to decorate his or her floor. After all, the very mention of concrete invokes images of less-than admirable common concrete that is found in pavements or streets. Most would thus resort to the more traditional tiles, or even [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 19:05:13
Outdoor Flooring Options Allow for Functionality and Decor
There is a huge choice of floorings available. Choose the correct one out of basement flooring, outdoor flooring, cork flooring, hardwood flooring, ... , you might want to put in rubber flooring so they don’t have to chance falling on brick or concrete ... . It heightens how the patio or garden deck looks. Patios are the most common place people spend time [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 21:09:41
Kitchen update: mostly complete, kind of
Our BIL, who works in decorative concrete, completed Phase Two (or is that Three?) of our Kitchen Remodel ... the floor is concrete, my BIL used giant mats to press the lines in; he then went through, by hand ... topsFinally! Rid of that dratted microwave, now and foreverWe still have to stain and varnish [more...]
Date: 2008-06-29 23:46:00
Your Evening Sift
What a gorgeous day for SoFla, wasn't it? Hopefully, ... decorator-ready” with concrete floors, as delivered by the developer, and is located on the southwest [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 00:16:00
Return to Marrakech
by Melanie in On the Road: Morocco, Workshops Marrakech is calling. Maryam and I have been emailing ... ’s master bedroom ceiling will be aglow with a decorative treatment inspired by this pillow ... in Marrakech A concrete bedroom floor will be painted with an intriguing labyrinth pattern [more...]
Date: 2008-09-24 17:02:57
Interior Design and Decorating Floor Finishes - Types of Hard Flooring
.fullpost{display:inline;}Types of Hard FlooringCement ResinThis comprises of cement polyester resin and an aggregate (crushed stone or sand) ... , it is then mixed and poured in situ onto a concrete base. It is then ground waxed and polished ... . It can be laid over concrete or a timber base. It provides a hardwearing non-slip surface, which [more...]
Date: 2008-05-04 22:41:00
sticks and stones ....
After perusing through decorating magazines while sipping tea and eating homemade hokey pokey muffins at my sisters home today, ... it could be really costly!This gorgeous concrete flooring by Transparent House makes me want to cover my entire house with polished concrete just so I can have these pretty designs on my floor [more...]
Date: 2008-05-13 06:47:00
Concrete
Some day Matt and I would love to have a house with stained, concrete floors. I'd decorate them with beautiful rugs. [more...]
Date: 2008-10-02 14:56:58
Decorating with MY Art
January 15th, 2009 Goto commentsLeave a comment Because everyone — even me — has some artistic ability ... house, in New Jersey, was made of reinforced poured concrete. Built in 1926, it was one of several in town that was formed with reinforcement mesh, concrete forms, and poured concrete. The walls, floors [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 16:23:53
Polished Concrete: A Growing New Trend
by Allen Strong So you’re considering a new theme for your living room but couldn’t think of something revolutionary enough to impress your friends ... that make concrete a home decorative option. It’s never too cold anymore once you’ve put in radiant ... whose floors are as glamorous as the White House’s. The interior designer you hired for the job [more...]
Date: 2008-12-11 17:45:08
Funeral Fog, Monster Children Gallery, Sydney
The Funeral Fog exhibition at Monster Children opened on Thursday, ... with a wall painting again but also decorating the floor. It worked out really good. The originals ... , Cactus Crew, Rob @ Concrete Skateparks, Blackbox Ozz, Excruciate, Cobra Coffee, Gayfag, Sam Morgan [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 21:37:00
Decorative Concrete
Thank you for visiting southern surfaces your one stop shopping for all of your concrete resurfacing needs ... Resistant Stain & Chemical Resistant Use of floor in as little as 24 hours [more...]
Date: 2008-04-10 21:19:10
Using Oval Rugs
Powered by Max Banner Ads area rugs are available in various size and shapes ... to otherwise cold tiles, stone or concrete floors. Oval rugs add spice to your living room and also give ... to day purposes; they are used to make the place look lavish and are considered to be decorative. Oval [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 15:21:03
Tips to Effective Interior Designs – Part II
In order to decorate your homes, Interior Designing is very important ... from last writing are as follows: Place picture at eye level putting them high on the wall makes your ceiling seem lower. If floor is made of concrete, tiles or any stone material, then use area rugs to make [more...]
Date: 2008-07-12 07:09:30
Lights out forever at the Shady Oak Theater
Next feature showing: Parking Lot.Recently the Business Journal reported that the new owner of the Shady Oak Theater has submitted a permit ... down to the main floor seating and up to the balcony. The ceiling of the auditorium had a decorative coffered look that was achieved with concrete poured over pan forms, which is kind of a pre-curser [more...]
Date: 2008-05-18 04:25:00
7 Ways to Decorate a Blank Space
Whether you're re-doing your blah bedroom or trying to add some pizzazz to your uneventful living room, ... blocking light Add depth to a room with low ceilings Add interest to a concrete floor Create a focal [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 14:03:29
New Listing ID 306279
911 MANDAN ST N, Bismarck City ... UPDATES INCLUDING BEAUTIFUL DURA CERAMIC FLOORING, QUARTZ KITCHEN COUNTER TOPS, DECORATIVE PAINTING ... , See Remarks, Tile Spec Inst: $35 Garage # Cars: 1 Zoning: R5 Driveway: Concrete Possession [more...]
Date: 2008-07-29 19:55:42
Blue is the colour
This is the colour of my new worktop. Looks much better in real life. Already I love it ... the proper flooring after months of walking about on a mix of wood concrete and offcuts of carpet. After that we get the peninsular units in and then it's on to the last lap, tiling and a few decorative bits [more...]
Date: 2008-12-11 22:16:00
Interlude pt. I p.2
She stopped walking. The realization terrified her—she had worked so hard to distance herself from her colleagues and their reactions to the failed ... when you repeat it too many times; it was as if her sensory systems had collapsed and needed ... colored mural and beyond a set of decorative glass doors, she came into a wide corridor laden with pearl [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 20:00:05
Easy Outdoor Patio Ideas
by Steven Milstone There is hardly anything more pleasant that to sit quietly on the outdoor patio taking in the fresh air and sipping on a cold ... for protection against the elements. Other freestanding patios are made concrete foundations resting ... drink the end of a long and hard work day. Outdoor patios can be used essentially as extended [more...]
Date: 2008-09-03 23:39:14
Home Improvement Ideas: Polished Concrete
by Allen Strong So you’re considering a new theme for your living room but couldn’t think of something revolutionary enough to impress your friends whose floors are as glamorous as the White House’s. The interior designer you hired for the job ... with concrete. Obviously you think he’s out of his mind. But you know, your interior designer might [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 20:47:25
Trends in Modern Kitchens
If you were to take a look at a modern kitchen, you\’ll probably find energy efficient appliances as well as state of the art flooring and ... more like furniture, with tables, and decorative molding. The right cabinets and countertops will go a long ... countertops. With the high interest in gourmet cooking these days, the modern kitchen is usually [more...]
Date: 2008-11-09 21:43:27
TONIC’s Town of the Week: Portola Valley, CA
By Dan Estabrook - September 12, 2008 I have been remiss in the past couple of weeks recognizing our designated “town of the week” so I’d like to ... milled in half. Branches of trees are used as decorative posts. Concrete in the foundations and walls ... beams are reclaimed from the old school buildings. Decorative tree trunks on posts are from [more...]
Date: 2008-09-12 23:40:22
SEWING ROOM ORGANIZATION CHALLENGE - PART VII - SEWING ROOM DESIGN
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 A PLACE TO CREATE Whether you have an entire room dedicated to your creative space, closet, guest room, under a staircase, hallway, garage, basement, attic or corner of the kids’ playroom–claim your space! Nothing is more frustrating than having to drag out your sewing machine and supplies every time the creative bug [more...]
Date: 2008-07-30 17:30:36
Charlotte NC - Team Freeman Real Estate - Home Improvement
(ARA) – A few years ago you finished your basement. You put in all the hard work to make it a perfect retreat and lounge ... deserves the same decorative and functional attention as the rest of the home; and the winter months ... beads in the paint don’t allow stains to penetrate the wall surface, making it simple to clean [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 17:34:00
Thinking About Polishing Your Concrete?
by Allen Strong If you’re thinking of jumping in on the old bandwagon of trends and you’re planning of getting polished concrete for your flooring, ... about vacuuming dust from carpets, or waxing hard wood floors. The sheen on polished concrete almost never ... to begin with. 5. Polished concrete is decorative. True. The possibilities are endless. You [more...]
Date: 2008-12-11 23:27:28
Decorating Tips for Your Porch
If you have recently enclosed your covered porch, or if you have purchased a home with an empty sunroom, what is the next step you should take? ... offers access to the backyard, the best options for flooring might be concrete, slate or vinyl tile ... Like any room in your house, the enclosed porch, sunroom or Florida room deserves some decorative [more...]
Date: 2008-12-05 13:00:06
Faux Painting Made Easy: Creative Faux Finish Ideas
by Debra That Painter Lady Conrad For thousands of years, ... and out. You can add texture to a flat wall or turn dull concrete into attractive brickwork. With stencils ... and mirror frames and other decorative items can be given the same treatment to create a co-ordinated [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 05:51:53
NaNoWriMo 2008: Day 5
Not even a day has Graham been in Talos, but he’s already discovered the planet’s name and structure - Graham finds Marcus and procures a map, and faints when he sees that none of the maps show Earth, but all show Talos. As of right now, his “mission” is to find out why he was sent to Talos, or how he came about to be in Talos, [more...]
Date: 2008-11-05 16:59:20
House For Sale in Sarasota ($349,900.00)
Sarasota, Sarasota - 4 bed, 2 bath Single Family Home Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 4 bed, 2 bath Single Family Home 4 bedroom, 2 bath in Sarasota for 9, ... system that waters the tropical landscaping and the beautiful front lawn. A concrete walkway lined ... is wall-to-wall carpeting, decorative plant shelves, track lighting over the dining area, a cooling [more...]
Date: 2008-08-20 18:24:17
House For Sale in Tampa Palms ($650,000.00)
Tampa, Tampa Palms - 6 bed, 4 bath Single Family Home Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 4 6 bed, 4 bath Single Family Home 6 bedroom, 4 bath in Tampa for 0,000 ... variety of shrubs, and decorative lighting. Irrigated with a five-zone sprinkler system, the well-manicured lawn will flourish throughout the year. From the extra wide long lasting concrete drive [more...]
Date: 2008-08-23 04:32:14
EDGY, FUN, BEAUTIFUL … CONCRETE GETS A MAKEOVER!
EDGY, FUN, BEAUTIFUL … CONCRETE GETS A MAKEOVER! Concrete designs are one of the hot new trends for patios, floors, entryways, countertops, ... remodels, stunning concrete creations are growing into a viable interior design option. Concrete ... caught up with local Florida concrete interior designer/contractor Zachary Coletti, owner of Concrete [more...]
Date: 2008-12-16 04:22:25
Home Renovation For Less
Home Renovation For Less October 23rd, 2008 Many would want to give their home a new look but they are always hindered by the cost that renovation ... . You could re-stain that dining table to give it a new look or add a cushion seat to your dining chair ... or stain your wooden pieces, re-upholster that couch that you got from your grandma to give it a [more...]
Date: 2008-10-23 09:01:54
The Basic Methods of Concrete Polishing
by Mikkan Drane Just by hearing the term polished concrete already gives you that picturesque variety of decorative shiny concrete flooring possibilities. Polished concrete is the generic term for that said floor styling everyone ... , appreciated concrete polished output will be achieved. Include in desired color combination [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 08:11:20
House For Sale in Palm Harbor ($279,000.00)
Palm Harbor, Palm Harbor - 3 bed, 2 bath Single Family Home Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 3 bed, 2 bath Single Family Home 3 bedroom, ... , where a stamped concrete driveway flows from an attached garage with room for two cars ... for displaying decorative keepsakes. Completing this sprawling space, a built-in wet bar enhances [more...]
Date: 2008-08-15 02:26:49
A New And Polished Look To Old Concrete
by Allen Strong You know the story. You just moved in on a new house and the everything is perfect ... t for you, then you better be on the look out for the many things that make concrete a home decorative option. It’ ... . Everything except the floor which is nothing more but bare, cold and grey concrete. Of course [more...]
Date: 2008-12-11 17:47:45
