Too Eye-catchy
by Sam Weyland In the interest of fair research, I recently went to a friend’s house who had his concrete floor polished ... was the floor. Maybe it was because I was used to seeing the old ugly flooring he had. It was indeed beautiful. It was clearly the most noticeable thing in the interior, even though he had everything else newly [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 20:00:29
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Home Improvement Ideas: Landscaping
by Alix Montoya There is no better way to enhance your home’s appearance than by properly landscaping the front yard ... as they pull up on your driveway. And there is no better way to do this than to have a good looking ... does concrete like nobody ever does concrete before . Find out more about polished concrete floors [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 08:42:47
A New Look To An Old Room
by Alix Montoya There are literally hundreds of ideas for simple remodeling jobs for an old bedroom available in the market nowadays ... concrete like nobody ever does concrete before . Find out more about concrete floor polishing ... in no time. Even old furniture can give your bedroom a fresh new look. You can paint them to match colors [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 21:36:33
A Few Design Ideas For Your Kids’ Room
by Alix Montoya Your kids, however cute and cuddly they are right now, unfortunately, won’t be staying that way for too long ... does concrete before . Find out more about polished concrete floors and experience the beauty ... has to match colors with everything else. Paint their dresser according to the color of the wallpaper [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 08:53:16
Design Ideas For A Whole New Bedroom
by Alix Montoya There are literally hundreds of ideas for simple remodeling jobs for an old bedroom available in the market nowadays ... concrete like nobody ever does concrete before . Find out more about concrete floor polishing ... furniture can give your bedroom a fresh new look. You can paint them to match colors with a new wallpaper [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 11:04:07
You Don’t Need Nails for Concrete Polishing
by Rick Amorey My friends think that I’m in some sort of secret society. Ever since they went over to my place, they were astonished at how I polished my own concrete ... it was because he was considering having his own concrete floor polished. Even though I recommended [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 18:42:15
Tips On Remodeling Your Kid’s Bedroom
Tips On Remodeling Your Kid’s Bedroom By Alix Montoya | January 17, 2009 by Alix Montoya Your kids, however cute and cuddly they are right now, ... . The bedroom furniture has to match colors with everything else. Paint their dresser according ... concrete like nobody ever does concrete before . Find out more about concrete floor polishing [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 18:05:00
Advice on Concrete Polishing
by William Borris I have yet to see someone with no training whatsoever pull off concrete polishing like a pro ... in the concrete, which could add to the beauty of the floor. You then proceed to batches of higher ... . Nevertheless, a lot of people have asked me how concrete polishing works, in the hope of learning [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 14:12:08
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
Renovate Your Real Estate
For a home to grow in value, it not only has to be well-maintained and in a desirable location, but it often must change to reflect the times ... damaged such as countertops. Polished concrete mimics the look of marble, but is much cheaper ... . Current trends include large tile or wood floors in neutral colors, marble or polished concrete [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 22:37:21
Renovate Your Real Estate
For a home to grow in value, it not only has to be well-maintained and in a desirable location, but it often must change to reflect the times ... damaged such as countertops. Polished concrete mimics the look of marble, but is much cheaper ... . Current trends include large tile or wood floors in neutral colors, marble or polished concrete [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 06:20:11
Everything You Need To Know About Polished Concrete
by Alix Montoya If you are looking for great interior design ideas for your home, then there are some good news for you ... marble. Stone floors usually chip off after a while, but polished concrete is more durable than any ... and so should you. The only problem you will experience in installing polished concrete in your home [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 08:31:37
Floor Me!
A few weeks ago, Grace at design*sponge hosted the very fabulous Lena Corwin Printing by Hand Contest, and I was blown away by the 1st place winner's entry. This patterned floor was hand painted by winner Catherine.Her floors reminded me of these beautiful, polished concrete floors from San Francisco [more...]
Date: 2008-09-02 12:00:00
Stained Polished Concrete
by Mikkan Drane Today, gone are the days where you thought of concrete as a mere gray cement you pour on and wait till it dries ... ; it is now an object for style. The easiest and most efficient way of designing concrete polished floor ... is to first know what look you want for your floor. Deep thoughts regarding the color that would [more...]
Date: 2009-01-22 07:22:04
Home Improvement Ideas: Kitchen Lighting
by Alix Montoya Many people are ignoring the fact that lighting is a vital part of any room ... floors and experience the beauty of polished concrete floors for yourself. ... have to buy new furniture or paint the walls a new color, light bulbs installed at strategic places [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 14:48:10
Hardwood Floors For Your Home
by Alix MontoyaHomes with hardwood floors are always charming and beautiful ... from hundreds of different kinds of wood for a hardwood floor finish. There’s mahogany, pine, and ash ... does concrete before . Find out more about concrete floor polishing and experience the beauty [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 20:42:26
The Delusual
Do you remember the movie Big with Tom Hanks? Of course you do ... with natural light.Nothing is comprimised:polished concrete & Brazilian hardwood flooring,an organized ... , industrial, concrete-infested, echo-laden feel, living in a much less desirable area, and the lack [more...]
Date: 2008-08-17 22:16:00
Bedroom Remodeling Made Easy
by Alix MontoyaPlanning to change the look of your bedroom? Most people think that buying new paint and furniture is all there is to remodeling your bedroom ... concrete like nobody ever does concrete before . Find out more about concrete floor polishing [more...]
Date: 2009-01-25 00:03:14
Walking on flowers, permanently...
Concrete...blah.That's my usual reaction. Just plain blah ... of the classic flooring material – concrete. We’ve created a way to refine a popular element of contemporary interior design such as polished concrete flooring. The design concept allows for application [more...]
Date: 2008-05-21 12:38:00
retro plate concrete polishing system
Skip the nasty chemicals and refinish your concrete floors the non-toxic way, using the Retro Plate System. Can be used on new and existing floors. Via Re-Nest © Justin for materialicious, 2008. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: concrete, flooring, renovation, sealants Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh [more...]
Date: 2008-07-21 17:26:34
What to Look for When Choosing Flooring
by Sam Weyland You should go into battle well-armed ... ; offering the durability of concrete at an affordable price. And unlike mundane concrete, polished concrete has this sophisticated look. The one big problem with polished concrete, however [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 23:10:27
The Milton Katselas Krib Goes Up for Sale
SELLER: Estate of Milton KatselasLOCATION: N. Alfred Street, West Hollywood, CAPRICE: $2,600,000SIZE: 3,800 square feet (approx.), 3 bedrooms, 3 bathroomsDESCRIPTION: Astounding architectural of oxidized iron, glass, concrete pillars & huge sand blasted wooden beams. Floors of wood & polished concrete. Beautiful pool & spa [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 15:26:00
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
Portland 38 Condos in Downtown Phoenix
Portland 38 Condos in Downtown Phoenix November 29th, 2008 ... 38 condo units have polished concrete floors, concrete block walls, natural wood beam ceiling ... appliances, Bosch washer & dryer, quartz countertops, European maple cabinets, Mosiac unglazed [more...]
Date: 2008-11-29 10:42:11
Concrete Polishing: Better!
by William Borris Are you tired of the dizzying number of floor tiles seen on the market today? ... ! The concept is simple; as most homes already have a concrete foundation, why not use that material ... the floor every once in a while. Get a contractor now! Go to concrete Polishing website and find [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 23:55:36
Inman GREEN
Taking “green” to the next level, Inman Green is the only gold certified LEED loft/condo residence in Atlanta ... is an open area - and the polished concrete floors look spectacular. Yet, the real green features put ... countertops to recycled insulation is used to create a space that is so unique. The dual flush toilets [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 14:03:04
David Baker Residence
Architect David Baker's residence is an example of what happens when you integrate a green sensibility with a modernist aesthetic. Polished concrete floors with radiant heat, cotton insulation, and permeable paving are all part of a unified whole. You'll find several more photos over at Inhabitat... Photos [more...]
Date: 2008-09-26 20:00:00
Dream House
In my professional work I've been writing about green homes--clean energy, green building and remodelling materials, and (my favorite of all topics) ... , are coated on the edges with photovoltaic solar cell dye that supply energy to the house. A polished concrete floor adds to the abundant thermal mass of the home, scattered with thick wool rugs [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 14:14:00
Inspiration: Kitchen & Flooring
Kitchen: IKEAWe like the light birch color of the Adel Birch line (the Nexus Birch is nice, too). I especially like the glass fronted doors ... that have more chemcials in the glues than most MDF."Flooring: Polished ConcreteWe love the sleek, industrial look of polished concrete and plan to use this on the majority, if not all, of the first floor. We [more...]
Date: 2007-12-13 18:06:00
Give Your Kitchen A New Floor
by Alix Montoya When you’re thinking of a remodeling job for your kitchen, ... , your best bet would be to buy it in sheets. In choosing which adhesive to stick it to the floor ... great floor idea for a modern kitchen is polished concrete. It’s easier to install and it’s cheaper [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 20:03:29
Construction update
Nov 22, 2008 Construction I’m delighted, dear readers, to announce that this will be one of my last “construction update” posts! ... above our stamped concrete patio or our polished floors indoors) and applying colour stain to those ... our patio, burying the footer, smoothing out the piles of fill and generally making the area [more...]
Date: 2008-11-22 14:41:31
There’s Nothing Mundane About Concrete Floors
I didn't really think much about the floor in our home, but after being discussed in a family meeting, ... wooden floors myself. Replacing broken/termite infested wood, re-polishing the floor to have a balanced overall finish, it was pretty much hard but doable for me. The ground floor, however, proved [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 14:07:37
What a grind
I think I know why one of the quotes we got for polishing our concrete floor was $17.50 a square foot - Boredom Pay ... really want a high-gloss floor (it's slippery) & it took me two full days to do the grinding step ... to start with the finest of the grinding pads because our floor was already very smooth and in fact [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 20:36:00
The Thrasher Residence in Los Angeles, California
This home sits on its perch among the bird themed streets of the Hollywood Hills overlooking Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. From its unassuming entrance at 9191 Thrasher Avenue, it welcomes visitors into a 5 bedroom/5 bathroom home of contemporary luxury with features that include polished concrete floors, 13 foot [more...]
Date: 2008-09-12 10:01:18
This open loft space with polished concrete floors and 10′ ceilings in The Loft Downtown II features Italian kitchen cabinets with terrazo counter tops and energy-efficient stainless steel appliances. Spacious bath features high gloss Italian cabinetry with marble counter tops and a white drop-in sink.Building amenities include a club room [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 23:36:15
Google Canada’s New Eco-Friendly Home Enjoys Playful Work Philosophy
by Kris Abel Google’s first official Canadian headquarters enjoyed their open house last week ... one of the first environmental choices made, a polished concrete floor. Rather than introduce a new floor material [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 19:43:00
Leave Your Fingerprint at DNA Lofts
As part of our Project Development Series, I have recently toured the DNA Lofts located at 944 Dorchester Ave in Boston. These new construction Boston lofts offer 30 different floor plans and the ability to “put ... can choose from. Wing A consists of 21 units featuring polished concrete flooring and exposed beams [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 22:16:59
Concrete Polishing Limits?
by William Borris Not too long ago, I was called by this person who wanted to inquire about concrete polishing ... finish. To this end, most contractors treat the floor with a process called coarse grinding first ... . He seemed welcome to the idea, but had reservations just the same. He wasn’t sure if the concrete [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 19:32:31
Polished Concrete is Practical
by Rick Amorey When people are talking about concrete, odds are they’re not talking about the floors in their home. This is understandable: Up to now, tiling and carpeting are the most popular types of floor design. That concrete invokes a mental image of a dirty highway does not help; concrete is for roads [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 00:35:14
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
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
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
Duplicating Cheap Sony Plasma TVs
You're looking at buying televisions and you've got your eye on a Sony plasma television ... , as well. A dull finish is preferable, as a polished floor is easily scratched and soon spoilt ... . A sheet of foam underlay is placed between the concrete floor and the hardwood floor to provide [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 17:40:53
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
Some Useful Tips When Installing Floors
by Alix Montoya If you are one of the hundreds of Americans who have decided to give a new look to their old floor, ... and experience the beauty of polished concrete for yourself. ... then you are probably thinking or are already on your way to buy some new flooring [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 16:45:07
Matching Modern with Energy Efficiency
I'm in Huntington Beach this weekend taking a little r& ... including some of the following: Energy Star new home qualification Bamboo and polished concrete flooring Energy Star Viking kitchen and Bosch dishwasher High-efficiency freon AC system Bamboo cabinetry [more...]
Date: 2008-07-25 17:24:56
Crash Course On Different Floor Types
by Alix Montoya If you do a search on all available flooring types in market, your search would literally return thousands of hits ... varies around $8 and $15 per square foot. Polished concrete offers the best options. It can give ... : Alix Montoya does concrete like nobody ever does concrete before . Find out more about polished [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 18:56:41
Aurora: HomeTown Lofts & Rowhomes-Bigelow Homes
Rowhomes at HomeTown Starting in the $170’s these rowhomes were designed to create an open and urban living space ... . High ceilings and track lighting add drama to the contemporary layouts and the polished concrete flooring and 3-sided fireplaces help give them a charm like nothing else the new home suburbs [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 19:06:13
DNA Lofts - Dorchester
Undoubtedly, the number 1 search on my site right now is for information on the DNA Lofts, in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood ... , they all have multiple oversized double-pane windows, bamboo or polished concrete floors, high ceilings [more...]
Date: 2008-08-24 18:00:29
Architect Visit: Balance Associates Garage
From Julie: Garage nirvana from Seattle-based Balance Associates. Polished concrete floors, frosted-glass retractable doors, industrial pendant lamps, woodburning stove, stainless utility sink, ample boat and bicycle storage—it’s all covered [more...]
Date: 2008-11-10 01:05:02
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