tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64726023738066170482024-03-05T02:59:53.004-06:00Decorative Concrete - Concrete ArtsConcrete Arts specializes in Decorative Concrete applications. We provide Stampable overlays, Stained and Patene Flooring options, Decorative Concrete Countertops, Polished Flooring, Grasscrete a sustainable design, Traditional Concrete work, and Wall Treatments in Plasters, Venetian, and Marmino.Concrete Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995385321346666011noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472602373806617048.post-87622500750312960872012-10-24T11:22:00.003-05:002012-10-24T11:22:53.289-05:00Social MediaAs we are trying more ways to reach our potential clients, we've really branched out into the social media. Social media is a great way to get our name out there. We are an extremely visual company and any way we can showcase our work helps you as the consumer. <br />
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Most homeowners want to see and feel exactly what it is that a concrete company/construction company can produce. Which is exactly what they should be doing. Concrete Arts has tried to make this helpful for consumers over the years. We have a large driveway area that shows a 10x10 section of each stamp pattern that we offer with many different color options. We also offer an upstairs and downstairs showroom that houses all different types of countertops and flooring options. Soon we hope to finish our "back" showroom that will provide even more samples to help the client visualize our concrete in their home.<br />
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But we do realize that coming to our showroom isn't always feasible. Or even desired especially when you just want to "check it out." With that said, we've really tried to develop our <a href="http://www.concretearts.com/">Website</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/ConcreteArtsCompany">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://www.concretearts-innovation.blogspot.com/">blog</a> to help in those areas. Another area that we've jumped to is called <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/concretearts/concrete-arts">Houzz</a>. Houzz is basically website to gather ideas for your project you have coming up or just dreaming up.<br />
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With all of this being said, we at Concrete Arts want to make you aware of all the options you do have when researching and planning out your new home or remodel. Make sure and check out companies online and go visit them. This way you know exactly what you are getting for the quality of work. The time up front will be time saved in the long run. <br />
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Concrete Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995385321346666011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472602373806617048.post-87600412617931624662012-10-17T13:52:00.000-05:002012-10-17T13:52:42.755-05:00Too LongThe blog has been put on the back burner for far too long. So here's a quick update.<br />
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We. Are. Busy.<br />
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Finally we are back and busy with the construction recession behind us. The last couple years were a little difficult but we feel very thankful that we are moving forwards in all areas of our business. One area that we've even improved and grown in is our Polishing sector. Here is a project that we did a while back but just finished up on some touch-ups and reseals.<br />
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<br />Concrete Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995385321346666011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472602373806617048.post-44004441630328046402011-07-28T09:06:00.006-05:002011-07-28T09:14:36.834-05:00Streeter and AssociatesBomanite is redoing its color charts and they had asked that I send over some photos of our past projects that we've used colored dyes. So I went hunting for some in our files upon files of photos (which is a never ending task to organize.)<br /><br />I love what I found!<br /><br />Here are some photos of a project Concrete Arts did back in 2003 or 2004 for Streeters and Associates.<br /><br />And yes its Concrete. We applied a Microtop which is a concrete topping about a thickness of a credit card. We used Bomanite dyes and sealed it. Wild, right?!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNkVH1AWJZYTFM4T-Z-c0a0FNZFVgRu77ep94jDWhNVgK972oyf_3ChwhRYHPd4KA6TVDG-wFIjNRJST3ULzaZDO-Q1zSEavxmQxb-fF8fvqweKw8Z-eB4uDL8rzLEY86kWXHiUY2R6Oem/s1600/SteeversAssociates.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 228px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634405381704070962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNkVH1AWJZYTFM4T-Z-c0a0FNZFVgRu77ep94jDWhNVgK972oyf_3ChwhRYHPd4KA6TVDG-wFIjNRJST3ULzaZDO-Q1zSEavxmQxb-fF8fvqweKw8Z-eB4uDL8rzLEY86kWXHiUY2R6Oem/s320/SteeversAssociates.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWFhFv_aWMB4ozTlXmMRHzoond1KK0cWQFIfwhXQt36kIaGmg_c8k0DuByapP7Eie-1kgnkniH2MQg7sjkaBrhUxVBYHQZo3UqfrnNjpEsNiPhYo9ymkQalqQ-sp4XQQHAHwpXN2gWFCd_/s1600/SteeversAssociates+%25281%2529.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 256px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634405327191761506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWFhFv_aWMB4ozTlXmMRHzoond1KK0cWQFIfwhXQt36kIaGmg_c8k0DuByapP7Eie-1kgnkniH2MQg7sjkaBrhUxVBYHQZo3UqfrnNjpEsNiPhYo9ymkQalqQ-sp4XQQHAHwpXN2gWFCd_/s320/SteeversAssociates+%25281%2529.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAqx-rBXwaZsbQHggdDYkiNyamU6K2afZg3t2SCw6YkEGQh0KLuGlFAzeuZxv3FXl0bmN7FXsquokwEJN0azwVoqDCKfEhdbIzPdXWj-D_hnLl5a7ppaeNmcwM9DMsLQ13VynyAAowWh-6/s1600/SteeversAssociates+%25282%2529.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634405261647309170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAqx-rBXwaZsbQHggdDYkiNyamU6K2afZg3t2SCw6YkEGQh0KLuGlFAzeuZxv3FXl0bmN7FXsquokwEJN0azwVoqDCKfEhdbIzPdXWj-D_hnLl5a7ppaeNmcwM9DMsLQ13VynyAAowWh-6/s320/SteeversAssociates+%25282%2529.JPG" /></a>Concrete Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995385321346666011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472602373806617048.post-24688584992322726302011-07-18T12:55:00.005-05:002011-07-18T13:08:36.012-05:00Pattern SpotlightsAs I've mentioned before, we are a Bomanite franchise company. Bomanite has been great to us especially with providing great literature and marketing. One things we've started taking advantage of is its Pattern Spotlights. Pattern Spotlights are basically email blasts that we can send out to our customers of a stamped patterns. A little write up is done and great photos are displayed, usually a close up and an overall image.<br /><br />What we've done at Concrete Arts is save those pdf email blasts on our iPads. This allows to provide homeowners an image when we're out at their home doing an estimate. It's worked great. Homeowners appreciate the technology that Concrete Art's has integrated into its process so they can better understand and picture what their Decorative Concrete project will look like.<br /><br />Below is just one example of a Pattern Spotlight. Visit our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.190582817666424.47967.100001441210295" target="_blank">Facebook</a> album to see more.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 247px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630754540458877282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvNbLVcaYyHE7P84u0MKbrHk8xt54W54R-KQeGZSglC8SIJysUKNDXl35nL86tAC2lifYMZvU9Ed_lMZB2adkpzbBPVDD4uwPcHIn3fYsquKFbdnHXNpZTO02Jdo1VGJLrrrcfgqcqtdQB/s320/AshlarSlate.jpg" />Concrete Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995385321346666011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472602373806617048.post-18855990557323960182011-07-13T14:28:00.005-05:002011-07-13T14:48:14.094-05:00Makeover!We've had Cemstone's Product Vision Imaging software for quite some time but it has yet to be integrated into our sales process. Until now, (we'll see how long it lasts.) <br /><br />We had a couple come in to our showroom to check out all the patterns and colors we have displayed in a parking lot. Because of the magnitude of options available, Mike, sales employee, thought it was about time we brushed the dust of this software and put it to good use. As it is still in the works to perfect the design skills of the user, the images are a little rough but what a great tool!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDZyijfGkdt64FYj6IVbXm7ScXN68FwNKL7aphiOTKYa2xLRPP4CZ_uUDnW99iLSkB8q5g8W_vHruabtdIkDaxnEi7VTfqRPuhgexhDgjt1HmdmQHsYvLTD5leT66d-ixyMwzADOIFUMPZ/s1600/BolstorfsDriveway.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628925989467126786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDZyijfGkdt64FYj6IVbXm7ScXN68FwNKL7aphiOTKYa2xLRPP4CZ_uUDnW99iLSkB8q5g8W_vHruabtdIkDaxnEi7VTfqRPuhgexhDgjt1HmdmQHsYvLTD5leT66d-ixyMwzADOIFUMPZ/s320/BolstorfsDriveway.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdnyUY204o54XSCZjkJr_xG19F8ZjlAwjVz7Hx_iu2bhpzFwDvaooC-KotHabWvJvnKO8R3p4f2zoeRIPLs4smX689wg4-BcFCi7E2jpeG3wToF-U9GZXcXOZq9l-VR2hx1G_BfsK-Qg1H/s1600/Bolstorfs.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628924726933881378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdnyUY204o54XSCZjkJr_xG19F8ZjlAwjVz7Hx_iu2bhpzFwDvaooC-KotHabWvJvnKO8R3p4f2zoeRIPLs4smX689wg4-BcFCi7E2jpeG3wToF-U9GZXcXOZq9l-VR2hx1G_BfsK-Qg1H/s320/Bolstorfs.JPG" /></a></div>Concrete Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995385321346666011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472602373806617048.post-1098792826535957922011-06-27T09:26:00.004-05:002011-06-27T09:37:38.454-05:00Concrete Arts Featured In Local PaperJust wanted to share a quick article that was written in the Hudson Star Observer.<br /><br /><a href="http://http//www.hudsonstarobserver.com/event/article/id/43531/" target="_blank">Link to Article</a><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622908492283920530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSBU66eTmM5xF4KHUGsi1K4WaVXSgjX7Ma3jqOko2uMsozOUk5LEbYEfNr2uAi_eYOJRq8XUjgAbqCD25nElHTiHXXegNWkPAG_GjPqqp36t8AyAjrhFsCSnx3yBPtCj-_mDtU6PlhhEzY/s320/a-caowner.jpg" />Concrete Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995385321346666011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472602373806617048.post-86860010125513534692011-06-21T08:42:00.003-05:002011-06-21T08:43:50.606-05:00More recognition for UIUThe University of Upper Iowa has been a popular project! Bomanite Corporation did a feature story on UIU that goes out to concrete contractors all over the US and even into Canada. Please read below. Great story!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bomanite.com/Impressions/june_11.html">http://www.bomanite.com/Impressions/june_11.html</a>Concrete Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995385321346666011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472602373806617048.post-258123708521920412011-06-15T08:17:00.003-05:002011-06-15T08:22:55.995-05:00Concrete Arts Employee SpottedDanice with Bomanite Corporation sent me over a link on some photos that Upper Iowa University put up of the new Student Center that was just complete. Concrete Arts did the polished floors and 2 sets of precast stair treads in the center. The link is below. While continuing the fun research I came across another album UIU put up on the Victories Bar in Fayette IA. THe photos aren't as clear but I definetly spotted one of our own polishing employees. Ronnie Edgemon. Take a look!<br /><br />Victory's Bar link:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/upperiowauniversity/5553690235/in/set-72157625067407600">http://www.flickr.com/photos/upperiowauniversity/5553690235/in/set-72157625067407600</a><br /><br /><br />Student Center Link<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/upperiowauniversity/5638499486/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/upperiowauniversity/5638499486/</a>Concrete Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995385321346666011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472602373806617048.post-49170545690886045752011-06-08T08:58:00.003-05:002011-06-08T09:04:27.173-05:00Dallas Cowboy StadiumConcrete Arts has been working with Bomanite Franchise Companies all around the United States and Canada. Just recently Concrete Arts had the priviledge to work with North Texas Bomanite on the Dallas Cowboy Stadium.<br /><br />Concrete Arts provided its Lifetime Floors Revealed product for the pavillion area outside the stadium. Visit the link below to view North Texas Bomanite's work and Concrete Arts' own product that it manufactures.<br /><br /><a href=http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=kuuc97bab&v=001qTUVg_-IEA7L6oAQqFqgFzbe_GAHo4L_MvsUvgFDSSFwamTtvmyRCboKvqylBYefLBjKHRkwqjjzsBEkpGeS3wWhE8z1qj_c0XvJ8dGPPmkZcemqqAktRQ%3D%3D target="_blank">Go to Dallas Cowboy Stadium Newsletter</a>Concrete Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995385321346666011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472602373806617048.post-81672872942668725582011-05-18T14:58:00.001-05:002011-05-18T15:01:36.688-05:00Upper Iowa University<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMPJcqbQzcnJ9RSlIJsDjQ337RMyAPeSZVd8A0qSy_LHoyM9fdWAdDtnjqrQ-u4ZJDnssbs6QWOdVXUij74W6VZ632vz0Kj7YvXWT79kofRq9xwGh3r3a7e8WmTLpW4xrCc4V-FxbMVrwH/s1600/Upper+Iowa+University.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608148514309902242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMPJcqbQzcnJ9RSlIJsDjQ337RMyAPeSZVd8A0qSy_LHoyM9fdWAdDtnjqrQ-u4ZJDnssbs6QWOdVXUij74W6VZ632vz0Kj7YvXWT79kofRq9xwGh3r3a7e8WmTLpW4xrCc4V-FxbMVrwH/s400/Upper+Iowa+University.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.concretearts.com/ProjectProfile_Page/Upper%20Iowa%20University.pdf">http://www.concretearts.com/ProjectProfile_Page/Upper%20Iowa%20University.pdf</a><br /><br /><div></div>Concrete Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995385321346666011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472602373806617048.post-84772481751143534462011-05-03T08:56:00.011-05:002011-05-03T09:10:35.342-05:00Flight 93 Memorial Underway!The Flight 93 memorial is underway! Tom Graf, owner of Concrete Arts, went out early last week to help Gregory T Fried Concrete Contracting with our LifeTime Floors Revealed product.<br /><br />The memorial is a beautiful area on the country side in the middle of a few fields. I have a few pictures posted below with a direct link to the architects website to view what the final project will look like. To see more photos, become our friend on facebook!<br /><br />Architect's direct link. <a href="http://www.paulmurdocharchitects.com/projects/flt93.htm">http://www.paulmurdocharchitects.com/projects/flt93.htm</a><br />Become a facebook friend. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php">http://www.facebook.com/home.php</a><br /><br /><br />Memorial Site<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602489878720723746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF4s0YMUtU_JlWKTY6mRT9LOaIsXEQY4ILlujVLw4EqxFPYbaRZw_yME_qt98rsfYh8NhmhAsmUPtYkKzhTqRzDYXDbWvMh5eA3zTMzZ2ZAgi0cCp2WJ8CT_G_6kaLzcXkLJr7L_1ISJE-/s400/IMG_0545.JPG" /> The entrance to the Memorial is left of the building. Our product will be used on walkways to the right of the building once you enter. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602490045118064882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrBNDHDgIsNUNgwxY2n1EHTDa9VFmld925wG5zZy_F_fbS5zXDmMGFGirM6GQPFs-DwwPfe2XYpQ92vQEKfU_lOqHIN6KC4DbXpVYJJgjMlYglUhfasS42Cqj-aNClwKq1c594Fd-bkSOW/s400/IMG_0565.JPG" />Our Revealed product will be poured right to the base of the Granite Stone. LTF Revealed was choosen to match the beautiful Granite stones that line the walkway.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602490604566922610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGzgAUIw-M_sdC9-bCJkduztZtnEE-20VONh8TPgKubTiuFP-2uanVoKCUjyZu84kCPSTGt2ED_na8bpulNd2aXDEWZ1SsFqELd03IgiaEox1_FdBpbWWF1Brdba4rt9QSqQ_Jc5no8jlh/s400/IMG_0554.JPG" />Concrete Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995385321346666011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472602373806617048.post-46124523352113225942011-03-29T13:51:00.004-05:002011-03-29T14:05:26.526-05:00Bomanite 2009 Best Custom Polishing System ProjectWe wanted to share with you a project we just received an award on. The Bomanite 2009 Annual Project awards were just judged and award winners determined. Concrete Arts took the Best Custom Polishing Systems Project – Silver Award home with the MSU Law Enforcement Center. Below is the Project Profile we wrote up in October, 2010. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589578846719852546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNiZR0nj1Fb71vV600BviaYUodNuxeEIHx_vgeiwnrttDsjY5K7U1jkolcuRZUhJksrl3ZFJcUMqDH89taIuMcgH077j2PySsiJY4YCi01Bqa4ByKXXVANYyndpi34mGlsRFFvsU5U2uEO/s400/MSU.jpg" />Concrete Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995385321346666011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472602373806617048.post-11964204299567802412011-02-03T10:02:00.003-06:002011-02-03T10:06:24.298-06:00Flight 93 Memorial<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 170px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569495226877687154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7l-AV8dCRqjm7X-yCRSnYvbuEs3Z4LBk1aa1yqYebBGPKXzBdlw4R9q6sHlGVl3pZ3lt6hcb_eXTv2COaxnKwOiGKQcVHyvjsp-POSON8ZeF_3MFVbCLLEeLeVRPNL-Mwg_bFINqfWwW7/s400/F93_Entry.jpg" /><br /><div>Concrete Arts was just informed that its LifeTime Floors Revealed product will be used in the Flight 93 Memorial. Press Release to come!</div><br /><div>Construction site.</div><div><a href="http://www.nps.gov/flni/index.htm">http://www.nps.gov/flni/index.htm</a></div><br /><div>Architect plans.</div><div><a href="http://www.paulmurdocharchitects.com/projects/flt93.htm">http://www.paulmurdocharchitects.com/projects/flt93.htm</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Concrete Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995385321346666011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472602373806617048.post-24531916498075353832010-12-29T09:46:00.010-06:002010-12-29T10:21:23.695-06:00Sandscape Patio - Block FormationCreating great architectural design pieces add a subtle elegance to a home. This home in Afton, MN wanted to keep things simple but jazz up the design. Concrete Arts created a series of integrally colored Clay concrete slabs in a Sandscape Exposed texture.<br /><br />To add to the simple design, Concrete Arts precasted Clay Sandscape stairs that resemble a block formation to bring the residence to their walk out patio surface. These design adds an easy transition from one surface to the next.<br /><br />Take a look at the photos below.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO7LXnA3un_aQheY5bLyx7CbFXrZMZlyhhRCkPphcho0ZbuQFInqZ96lXGnuaNx7h9r5a47-I_5mYV7Nd4W8dXmTJC7DQcnfQaT_DTtNrMumz-NcZKA4oYfOdRXhUaVj7l083MA3d5osPq/s1600/AftonResidence.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556131907002283442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO7LXnA3un_aQheY5bLyx7CbFXrZMZlyhhRCkPphcho0ZbuQFInqZ96lXGnuaNx7h9r5a47-I_5mYV7Nd4W8dXmTJC7DQcnfQaT_DTtNrMumz-NcZKA4oYfOdRXhUaVj7l083MA3d5osPq/s400/AftonResidence.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimmD8fATlnB6LqLTv8hf01sB2UJUZumqfTS-RIDcntmjgrxpjTK1COytUqBwxz_-yLers-9pubR9bw7DX1M4YYzJlJkOGJSw_Bbp6yfsdwI-FzH0i0ThcPeS62rVkCAglaWNSKr0_7B2tN/s1600/AftonResidence+%25281%2529.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556131508531962354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6p_q67ITB17IPoKvtwdSpqBYz8rF0qDGbSUewfU-0fh6WxY0qYtPKHop5WSlZ_W0qUuZo2IqijIo_6nDk8e-_NJZsKOD6p4nlgxFzUGZBnHeg__Yt3KETVjbcNp0eWTvs8Anereh_0yuv/s400/AftonResidence+%25284%2529.JPG" /></a></div></div></div></div></div>Concrete Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995385321346666011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472602373806617048.post-70026399976847709062010-12-21T11:27:00.006-06:002010-12-21T12:11:20.547-06:00Merry Christmas<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6666;">Merry Christmas!</span></strong></div><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6666;"></span></strong><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#990000;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#990000;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#990000;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">.</div><div align="center">.</div><div align="center">Adding a little festivity in with our Concrete. Enjoy Concrete Arts' Concrete Fiber Optics Christmas tree. Be creative this year and do something special. </div><div align="center">.</div><div align="center">.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. </div><div align="center">We hope your Holidays are very blessed.</div><div align="center">.</div><div align="center">.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553197122615429186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjQvL7aRdnHO0Xys0j4F8BpA6w01xXok48U7CT74CbT33OniCsbzr820JDBhsnKGNUHJLmxspKEt6eMHEVI_XxE0_hiRnM9MDDyHPgdkK1ovUTqwUEfsFIyX3RmzIJDbhc-gsd5kt-rac5/s400/IMG_0564.JPG" /><em></em></div><div align="center"><em></em></div><div align="center"><em>.</em></div><div align="center"><em>.</em></div><div align="center"><em>From the Concrete Arts team<br /></div></em>Concrete Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995385321346666011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472602373806617048.post-62254686947761800382010-12-08T13:59:00.003-06:002010-12-08T14:02:42.943-06:00Interesting Arcticles!Concrete Homes' November issue of 2010 featured Concrete Countertops. Check out two articles below: Craftsman Countertops and Plane & Fancy.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.concretehomesmagazine.com/">http://www.concretehomesmagazine.com/</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 256px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548404226211341666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk0OiawijCyYyHAG-Q7bUaeIE3m1n2HKo9TUaTOGxRFFXvDrqdZ-pSHOx8IVRilWda8jFK6JBvVAIpEo_aaGEbNhoMS2EPhL5oIYr3PsQofApKV8-Ax0zJm4HKZE-MGJbsIi_VOHBq0GjX/s320/ch_1011_cover.jpg" />Concrete Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995385321346666011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472602373806617048.post-67240211692126883042010-11-30T10:41:00.011-06:002010-11-30T10:50:24.221-06:00Cannon Falls Home<div align="center"> Cannon Falls home's before, during and after photos. Enjoy!</div><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545385889656470914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEsNwaAe8m-clh2g73SrPhwXk-JZF6WxPv_rIm0_8l8SLYb2of1-WTkgcCrQV_Jc49boo5WWiU7ETIJF7UeDE85ubRmZwA8ws6qpibKi6H8SHBAmFxeUyjmHoOQgoJxWJaV3qHmpe25kFV/s400/CannonFalls.Residence-.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545385782058340194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW_6VQ0GL_F2KsQfp31vj5JkQ3qaItF2CkJyK7NhDlgu4MaemjYzt7tnLHr814hjOdsl7EdlzcsmSL-QOoWe9FcGN8FvjJBvDn557XiUS8Sd4VTLj9wO2k-hJlGvA1nGzDCvf0EWpvn7pF/s400/CannonFalls.Residence-%25282%2529.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545385601786395954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Nq5zLrdpJKV2xFwkhg45ZGANdn-HYZXvCHJ3e5Kp1SOIPXloRlBJtmFCKqDrGu9ExO7MA7_pr0coBRUlpydLo6K14uvZdEl6SsW-7l9eicsGddz_3O302N3zCxsdvS5BNT1AqMQL8xwF/s400/CannonFalls.Residence-%25284%2529.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545385485387360706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0nhWhA7X6aStdaR9MBt6bHlDDPyA6A6xD0he1YGHIBWpcCh7PJMajV8_CMVoznqQGNfz4ohKa39SLFWJPJpjma8plHPVuhYMKjeTLpxtrOhzRHD1wN5xRRwGTrTNQgZR02cmiH1KpWJ93/s400/CannonFalls.Residence-%25283%2529.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545385336679888034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPqP37jRQb31wBxPURvEc9vqyZLlNsCobHY_fhR3_k9uJ5p5sffX0Ziqem00LNGAALaoiNm9PEhOxSPGByXWttjWEPKMushpIDamfKtmdvYPYkZ9Wut3v2-Zuu3UlTGmltpVnvx9F7dlX3/s400/CannonFalls.Residence-%25289%2529.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545384896559998114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxABDSzaPsfyz4kjMgaQj-WYvbStyFTy974HlmoFgYaWzr5g8oICnliUrycBW8oNeNZJq0c5wQlaK7iN2-M166fvVgrPsQvUzAM_qqciQ0OJm_hA-o5Hfxha4CXEy3D96nCvlM8axtIyRO/s400/CannonFalls.Residence-%25285%2529.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545385082223035890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDxVoUJCMEsCEaw1EfEPXCKjakMEi_FBtI4OB9CR2sQuUTkw0PMk1yHh0AlHDiWr1-A3McnmrIS78Z5UkOdtXpqYqB0qMOhIeXib3wLRt-gsA9YZkGT-MXiSJOPAo9NHeqMP9y_7v98Dns/s400/CannonFalls.Residence-%25287%2529.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545384793713254930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1-bhctksFVDfb9FZ5I3jjUbMNRpCARhAizbarmbhzY8rYqIPmoSWTYMJTTR2qLdbtzqnD3ZT67Bv7RHlkzA4ItZKAfwSXC_ve0hphysSOhT3krZwDxUCBixK_eHEhFTI5G4agjWEBaLRd/s400/CannonFalls.Residence-%25286%2529.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545384482346162082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxT8NQsyS8bv8YnPeCfvZEKq5iIQyXfukAIBq4UvMPB2_jEWDQM1ADY1XgO4G8tKYm-zHMUns1K6Eb5f8UV99WHC5h5s5EubO6HFKKVBghkwljc6J7WYzznamFZnWvRI2dUMyZS8_Zxaq6/s400/CannonFalls.Residence-%25288%2529.jpg" />Concrete Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995385321346666011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472602373806617048.post-13785567818655109222010-11-17T12:52:00.014-06:002010-11-17T13:12:27.245-06:00Revealed SystemLifeTime Floors Revealed system was used at this residential home in Sunfish Lake, MN. We were contacted by Prestige pools to pour a pool deck. The homeowner wanted a unique clean look to compliment the stucco on the exterior of his home. Instead of going with the traditional stamped concrete, Tom Graf proposed going in a different direction with a specialty Exposed look, LTF Revealed systems.<br /><br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Concrete Arts created a custom blend of colors to a white base cement to achieve the desired color. Two different sizes of Georgia White aggregate was added to the mix. In addition to the 5,000 s.f of pool deck and walk way area, a fire pit at the base of the pool deck and six different sets of stairs were all hand done with form liners with a bull nose form. Concrete Arts also casted pool caps on site. The pool caps were also a bull nose edging to keep the look consistent. </div><div></div><div> </div><div><br /> </div><div>These are the beautiful images from the pool deck.</div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540597554163744290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiayOWn-UsNdr81irKiWHwZxsu9YfHjsYdPPdNdD0OOC3m_FEAF6ljugpH0RHrJGr3nRrQAVyTCLz2IJMMQF0QzR7fJQ5T4sYPUTCv_tWmUxU2ugYlAppu5xgemOdwYPJhx2WH05FpXzCe3/s400/ConcreteArts.Ballions.Revealed+%25282%2529.JPG" /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540597184273205394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyOoGPZzA0QLjJQtgGN4uSqHcaiV5udf7uefoS8Y-etWibsS7UfezkP7kdCzZ3h_Jw-PKOToeFfvv4TBlDdei5wn05DGLWaiCx2vAaqKfyNsIilkHOqwVxrC5Pa5L-HnpoHUd6JOiIDpfY/s400/ConcreteArts.Ballions.Revealed+%25283%2529.JPG" /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540596883706140898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirhADlnhGQPJaOkevgpYnRCQtHWOODg7hCoh6ZOxqINKyYK-YR0nzpWEjvKGJQlBMKz-aiMpn6KmKL0RN2w0afehnXNvq16HxRvh1q45IXU6SyilbCM8M18-hf4TWWdwpvTZRKujuJJQcR/s400/ConcreteArts.Ballions.Revealed+%25285%2529.JPG" /></div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540596555233887490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2E8mzwj4UtnEJU4rAlVOUk-jvK1sLCCI3S4lPGSW3_Q4c8kuWmyNQX2DKZU_ny-vrWBVPrHlbqeZKIB3hgBBR0ZamI3NwE7YuIDcHznckxa-i4bMfoYar4qJPfFNibCyPm3YNy7iqVq3s/s400/ConcreteArts.Ballions.Revealed+%25289%2529.JPG" /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540596021996413826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh0hFvdll5gtzm4lkkB5q108tEFcgm2ghWtqsYyWVARe4xaBFykwNl_-f-sPKVnACo8NgNKYSBdDPiVz942KTfkWNqhCCqLqUwW1td_bP02zpN6DpZT6zPAI3Gbv2g1ArkQQ7jY23JiSKO/s400/ConcreteArts.Ballions.Revealed+%25286%2529.JPG" /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540595731454132146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX1fslQyNm1E8eux31q24Mp_sMEzr4497cJwj0Y5F_vvoSgS6MnDEuftbB-V3KFIAwKpaDzq9LNHc7PVypnrqEyCrXl5OqVd7MpPDEfk4XXB4AC89Ad77RqoeRkxQmpPQd_EMCRe3hIMym/s400/ConcreteArts.Ballions.Revealed+%25284%2529.JPG" /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540595415815212594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlcwO8v-TEMZssw3JnSX_hx3lMowKD0R1gMIx1Xmvy7es-mpnCLVmiaYpruq2o0OpPV9cZlx6J_gK7W9Kp_EJFGzcGhTlAORliconH5dCWqQV2n-V8vmTWiOiQU_u_y5TDdM2-NcGCs3NW/s400/ConcreteArts.Ballions.Revealed+%25288%2529.JPG" /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540594989560607858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3pMTTv5rynyLS4Rpfmbl4WSSIax7DWOdFm-qNVlNYM05LfzBZUEjCORY3jy_RUi_zfZgWUEaTWH54ODQYwS224cj-VdUphsBSdgXks2_hymHC82vt-kfLmS2eWbxVqVf-WB1j8GLCd1QX/s400/ConcreteArts.Ballions.Revealed+%25281%2529.JPG" /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Concrete Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995385321346666011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472602373806617048.post-77087402501769201352010-11-09T13:44:00.006-06:002010-11-09T13:50:37.027-06:00Curb appealI love this home that we did below. We used our Sandscape system for their front stoop, retaining wall and stairs. I love the warm brown feel and the light sand exposed texture. It gives this home a contemporary, clean look that makes you want to go visit the fascinating people who live there.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVtR4Qq4Etf6QtQyfCn8mOjnsy23mAk4sFGFFgM_77Uz-Dk_0BLMFIB34W-wlt7xGdAnva7yXP4JQiu1CQHIxzvs_OC2CCAk-4URwul3g6WjIUyVt9QCnBVrk8RC8Pkn8LBWdt1j7ReFN3/s1600/Sandscape.Stoop.Steps+%25282%2529.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537638478109477250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVtR4Qq4Etf6QtQyfCn8mOjnsy23mAk4sFGFFgM_77Uz-Dk_0BLMFIB34W-wlt7xGdAnva7yXP4JQiu1CQHIxzvs_OC2CCAk-4URwul3g6WjIUyVt9QCnBVrk8RC8Pkn8LBWdt1j7ReFN3/s400/Sandscape.Stoop.Steps+%25282%2529.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6NH1yOy4zEIWgRCOeVx5qKr4Qnm7qAAO5p6WUiXHc35Ox3Sdgm6Jx47s8RP0n7WMhb7pFkwbHmviur7LiGR5isuAqgwJF97BIMow-joVUNyaI29Y7kqVlfV0597FfS3gy8apHG0Ms7xvA/s1600/Sandscape.Stoop.Steps+%25281%2529.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537638428087142066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6NH1yOy4zEIWgRCOeVx5qKr4Qnm7qAAO5p6WUiXHc35Ox3Sdgm6Jx47s8RP0n7WMhb7pFkwbHmviur7LiGR5isuAqgwJF97BIMow-joVUNyaI29Y7kqVlfV0597FfS3gy8apHG0Ms7xvA/s400/Sandscape.Stoop.Steps+%25281%2529.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjmNDtDD3_AOJX_bf65skULG5rLV6MdhuPmTPZNuqYbMwOmnkDzvL5P423k2fseztkDjz7cPgzwyfpl3lM6KKq-gOW-cVJrE4bdwR8ht7IwlPyP1iu2SDRCN7R36hyuSpFmmXT-rs1qH-x/s1600/Sandscape.Stoop.Steps.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537638373641250802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjmNDtDD3_AOJX_bf65skULG5rLV6MdhuPmTPZNuqYbMwOmnkDzvL5P423k2fseztkDjz7cPgzwyfpl3lM6KKq-gOW-cVJrE4bdwR8ht7IwlPyP1iu2SDRCN7R36hyuSpFmmXT-rs1qH-x/s400/Sandscape.Stoop.Steps.JPG" /></a></div></div>Concrete Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995385321346666011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472602373806617048.post-53279899660791665402010-11-01T12:23:00.009-05:002010-11-01T12:39:32.323-05:00Before and After photos of Cottage Grove Pool DeckThe photos below are of a pool deck we finished in Cottage Grove, MN. Concrete Arts decorative stamped it with an Old Granite texture. <div><div><div><div><div><br /></div><div align="center">Before photos</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534635832300081282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE4g0B5_95Ms_FMjIaW9KPl8kSWWYfziT-ICq6rEgRpK4vAeZ83oCKbgg7KRH63OepLxyHWqWsDFPqD5cIDDKCfSC3etP9eDsXEvyanKVk5nNReYAtU8nZB5BSLSrSIMia7rlGk6tzcsbe/s400/CottageGrovePoolDeck+(9).JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534636614606339618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQa5jwdJR0ArMELYPijfWEKtKdYol4Ieap_-E4CCbLMsho5iUbtffvgfhQLjsRVTMEfcytnwBA8dDer9PkjVjCXLhdd-vCi9T4Ss58aSVdm3d1qOH1ur4C4Fa2BuDgoE9q96D8t7R8fYZd/s400/CottageGrovePoolDeck+(7).JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534636028875762242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT6rjJLZC0xurnfvxJJzArbqZE1XmB_eHtVfMadx6yMXotckMFrk6QkF-EvDFMqvCy_pw_3LbIwol5HTRoYkQNCqJxEY-PRG5TLpk8f4ivqCO59nE8U8fsZTtFLT8gvOMaZ2wgePj4Nidf/s400/CottageGrovePoolDeck+(8).JPG" /></div><div><br /></div><div align="center">After Photos</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534636191769083250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDR521UJGBoKszrp48ST3a32WTmP5fzErIAcJEla1cvat3KGlz0A0-Y79CtAGNaCyIgoAK33dvmUsshtk6taKdIFi8b0w8elLS7gdLuHBnvK_chnMpe_NSKocH3tq-NT9oiz6HlDbkm3H2/s400/CottageGrovePoolDeck+(6).JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534635726611557154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht1GURUg2WrA-Z4CdTsK4slX-vkk3t12B4ACotgZPrQ08fikkRklclVHq24RRv_o6NsyVeuHkPkaGHSnh5yfFwP4M9nGaysFfnFNos-RH80ZAjt8Lj11f-UlKxQZP7ulGi-Nb1ejAytRSe/s400/CottageGrovePoolDeck+(3).JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534635614660943730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgImHQHRpqNfAPH1fUR_JUlvfnXg2SG4hKY_9bb5k-Dcams4LryU0GbMUS3yinMgPsSPzVJWz_XV-wpzLKJ_1nTJgulZSDMRlh02MRjfamv8ShEst8ad0GAn39I4Qgn3NMUOMJNEY103iNM/s400/CottageGrovePoolDeck+(5).JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534635409440435970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOyhG70w1PXpVy9r7TF0gwueUwgQpHLFyF1Vkc8ofIkkzpvPaDsDe_55ME8U3_WkhpR3yI52aKx_36bdneZptHMWui5jX_1dBfAOCwtBsiU0KXQ8uwd0FFpe3vLk_Q5V4pchsSLY0Tyf-S/s400/CottageGrovePoolDeck+(4).JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534634311190151890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsIyAYzoyt4lYg_V6sZduRW9ih1DNGfCzyQf0KpJThwbIbUcknu1fWkqzCNDER1fLz9yQgfQJUppAw-JVo-p7V8uxB9Zf8R1yTWHXNUJ03V-MGTjtduGEIBvpEHFvuR0dIoMarXxfpeDhD/s400/CottageGrovePoolDeck+(2).JPG" /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534634131545752770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuxIkYBmb_OG-Gwcfb6jcIhetV3pA8ygqbp-WJSxuBWK6kKRriyqWcR_aTuicC2axui71ycgkajsdksfKncMScCvkrj8CzN-Mt7adidl2hehS0Gmtvo8nn7mr1sQomy5hOStjme6EiMHlS/s400/CottageGrovePoolDeck.JPG" /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534634001416580322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUV1HOnDicrzOTxUxnok2SGsCQit1KtpzMLSVgrFSjLAcIPWrDw1_Q4B-zQObf8Zyk4bNgkNL6iqe100lLdl_BqUD7rV1jGC-_o3ipwWo09kEGA7vHqNDmbnQfyldZz_kky2taqOLQkhEd/s400/CottageGrovePoolDeck+(1).JPG" /></div></div></div></div>Concrete Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995385321346666011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472602373806617048.post-34193470688971197522010-10-26T09:47:00.007-05:002010-10-26T09:55:16.656-05:00Woodbury Pool DeckJust some photos of a pool deck we finished in Woodbury. It looks amazing.<br /><div><div><div><div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532368286092433090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisoNMRmOTpidnFrRTtsLBKqfSN-HWBztfzgBdIdTOfu-Euuf2IdiOW2A7l98uD-SF_AXqPumPtKqKXR0bUkICdFB66JWesiXUz863o2V5_pdobbEc1zrfxhsNCqAJxZo_j2OONwWwhyzsE/s400/Woodbury.RomanSlate.PoolDeck+(1).JPG" /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532368075841227794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJD0oim5fZl9b79LUIcUV4UA3fozMQLs_G7FJoLCEXsr4WYCpGA-cfeyOjW6eJ4j43TFSaHF8SFKayXx8JD4W1vEHlCRQnIANvHn7kv_Et1lYNnWis36HMa6kJ6ilQUG7y7EiH27BWTWSZ/s400/Woodbury.RomanSlate.PoolDeck+(2).JPG" /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532367642675686754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIwijFnHFM7lf83DJB5Nn1Oj71IUCBdb3hrUjWhOcZEirxAX9xXG6IGWXtj5Cij1X8nXrRlqTmLn-CieNeO9ao0JJRj2MAK4rsofOQ5EK_zPg9MBI6Pisjdoyg4R6aQMCF2T8bSOKuxtFT/s400/Woodbury.RomanSlate.PoolDeck+(3).JPG" /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532367511655824386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrxo3OW325onSi5HiShe45-9V4I0KTAQg3PEs-fKUTOk3kmHYibc_V9VVeOmHqo1FlxzaDC_9jCZGG4N7JI2R3Ae-xCY4iKGT6D1q3szt_IW6c44ziSjT_jRFjS_C1Hcx27PTT2mR0-aBe/s400/Woodbury.RomanSlate.PoolDeck+(6).JPG" /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532367342875901634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKeMnY6Fl0qKo3Cb00Jwmq1Chq2RHorivTAejRzDREVmJ3ZhIUHUNC7WHb2uHd0yjH31ujC8RKjrk32rTzurL7t7z_NVLaZSJ5khXHywX2_2xUcBsNKVXLuca3D6nTyx9k1Ir2XzL-CrLF/s400/Woodbury.RomanSlate.PoolDeck+(7).JPG" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532367151180305842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVD-q4oA_Ba6kvqvQvjor4fbb0RBi5KxZEuOe-R1PJrevw3FNfyfR1Nm0TLQvZVspNXuC0nAXLjDbkMI4eH2zuzSGNnMsgNXpEVEIUR7_XNeuh5d_G-oxpneA2AxuKV4Vww7BWznykZYjR/s400/Woodbury.RomanSlate.PoolDeck+(5).JPG" /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532366899897995538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI_9Wlbi64Tfdp1Lxp4y4p4krgTkeN-wBTMsXp18RcTBW8t3ur8Q6LP5ceVowfsEcbKpFaRj24Sh9sc_YNbYZ2ebJ0KDM-1TSmbBSoM_MvuUCwUoaDo0fspq4MJkHN6Y4SA6KfCMPvouNl/s400/Woodbury.RomanSlate.PoolDeck+(4).JPG" /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Concrete Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995385321346666011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472602373806617048.post-77494913126934201782010-10-19T11:38:00.012-05:002010-10-20T09:43:24.434-05:00Nan McKay: Stimulace Plan for PatioWhen Obama passed his economic stiumulace plan, Public Housing units were able to make public housing more energy efficient and help development projects. Nan McKay in South St. Paul is one example.<br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div>Nan McKay chose to redo its patio for its residence in a sustainable product called Sandscape. Sandscape is a preworn, exposed aggregate concrete finish that only needs to be resealed every 10+ years.<br /></div><br /><div>The 2,500 square foot patio was integrally colored Mesa Beige and stained 3 different colors within the decorative saw cut pattern, Ebony, Mahogany and Jade. See photos below.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529859643727290962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcGSOXjY5sta0drIkXC3gHw8GzHjie_7XC1phE61kVAiHIs771ZY0ovSQKmxPJuuNo4vF2bY4HERLJ_ApfR-pjBgAO4m2fWPVUf8KuZLprRaQJu7rfSdGgGFNOND14mjbEoa8MievoRGmZ/s400/NanMcKay.Sandscape+(3).JPG" /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529859453392135602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfNkeWV2tSqKgm06-mZWZW1i9bpctyUZnDxQmUnPQI0vI_Rwf8besRUACRzgi0RDxTl2dxLYGxB1bvYKzICbQJmCV4x0XVHK6nq2Pceh_UGTmb5KJSd54FlXOEcrsWBEoKqGxbHYVdZve_/s400/NanMcKay.Sandscape.JPG" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529858568302565938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-L39fygdDiWFvA2XtwKV8ScrXPm93MiDQYVkZF0jnLjpMR6aORGxOkiSWHKlCVHC257HT5wAJr3Whsbj0XLCEUSRjJ_Rwkw96mdw3Uzl7X7gCFKSnjxxklJURYQJMaVNxeROXRdJIG8Nl/s400/NanMcKay.Sandscape+(5).JPG" /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529858315176846322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdNCX8dwLNb7hDuytVQuYLarMZhaWA5FBiFiYTNWdVmZ_WDXJFNXlMAk4-RqW_H4CY0xZOkpQisZkPcB8tnLKF_OIDRKlpzg8btTFV9-Kj0Y1FLVZbYBrQGPAur2zb4gmDW5uYuXnr2_xU/s400/NanMcKay.Sandscape+(2).JPG" /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529857770256118770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinpQylw3Wq4mnFAwAgLf1vFPTyjnb1iL62n0UJ1nM3tw0Wn9-65RJoTUy47IjDprtj7CoU53Xp4wBfoBaws_LJZ16Vw6ln2Dz3yWtJ4UFgDNDePO7p-xALZqmdoFMqWBnbY5vSwcV0f5n5/s400/NanMcKay.Sandscape+(4).JPG" /></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529857388288539218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrxhPBT1Y1kTb3Dooy32gELIXj2yYAf5hPLxnhqR7rZfd_3tsouOHgA9vHocpWtJOD-JLe2sTXz-3R7PLlQ79nOrMaTF6GssZ-I8nlwEBVLGA_LBSp675KcLJxzDlBSrr0OhGb0Mv_OGeb/s400/NanMcKay.Sandscape+(6).JPG" /> </div></div></div></div></div>Concrete Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995385321346666011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472602373806617048.post-11560280091947986762010-10-12T13:25:00.003-05:002010-10-12T13:39:55.426-05:00Polished Concrete Article<a title="Home" href="http://www.progressivegrocer.com/index.html"></a><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Floor Show</span></strong><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">By Seth Warren Rose</span></p><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><p><br /></span></p>In a grocery store halfway between Fort Wayne, Ind., and Toledo, Ohio, a new trend may be taking shape. Chief Super Markets, a 13-store grocer based in Defiance, Ohio, has just installed a flooring system that some believe is a green alternative to the daily costs of maintaining tile floors.<span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span><p>“The green factor was just part of our decision,” says Chief’s facility manager, Mark Diller, about his new sustainable floor. “We don’t have to replace floor tile anymore. We don’t have to wax the floor. There are just less maintenance items, other than mopping.”<br /></p><p>Chief was remodelling an 8,000-square-foot section of its existing store in Napoleon, Ohio, and wanted to experiment with polished concrete flooring. For solutions, Diller contacted QuestMark Flooring, based in nearby Canonsburg, Pa. The ease of maintenance of the polished concrete floor was the primary benefit for Chief Super Markets.</p><p><br />DiamondQuest, QuestMark’s polished concrete flooring system, is a multistep progressively finer grinding process that transforms an existing concrete floor surface into an entirely new floor with a stunning sheen. While DiamondQuest has been specified mostly by larger companies — more than 10 million square feet of flooring in 2009, nationwide — QuestMark says that of late, more and more midsize and smaller grocers are asking for polished concrete flooring.<br />The savings in maintenance is one reason for the technology’s popularity. For facility managers who need to squeeze every penny they can out of repairs and maintenance budgets, VCT, or tile, has become a costly burden. Typically, the wax coat on top of VCT is burnished, buffed and burnished again to maintain its shine. But periodically, the coat builds up and needs to be stripped off.</p><p><br />Polished concrete, on the other hand, is inherently easy to clean. That’s because the polishing process reduces the surface area, or pores, that dirt can get trapped in. The floor has a flat, smooth surface texture, so the dirt stays on top. It even requires less soap. And it’s more sanitary than tile because polished concrete has no seams or joint lines to hold dirt.<br />Acidic foods dropped on the floor, however, such as jarred pickles, may stain a polished concrete floor if not neutralized or cleaned within a reasonable amount of time.</p><p><br />The good news is that the areas where stains may occur are limited to only a couple of spots, typically less than a few percentage points of a store’s sales floor. According to John Kasik, who was in charge of the Chief’s project for QuestMark, a simple quarterly maintenance system that reconditions the floor solves stain issues.</p><p><br />And while some grocers may be waiting for the flooring industry to sort out issues, several leading grocers have been employing polished concrete for years, and therefore obviously believe the savings on maintenance and the superior shine transcend the current minor annoyances.</p><p><br />In fact, the trend toward lower maintenance and sustainability is what Diller says inspired him. “Doing what the big boys are doing” is how he characterizes the move to polished concrete.<br />Initially, QuestMark created a sample patch before Chief completely committed itself to the new flooring system. A few aisles were polished each night so that store operations weren’t affected. QuestMark striped off the tile, performed a full concrete polish and applied a collared penetrating brown-tone dye.</p><p><br />The entire process “caused very little inconvenience to our customers,” according to Diller.<br />Both the installation and maintenance of polished concrete floors have positive sustainable benefits. According to The Eneref Institute (<a href="http://www.eneref.org/" target="_blank">http://www.eneref.org/</a>), based in Doylestown, Pa., polished concrete floors contribute to LEED points in at least three categories. In the Energy and Atmosphere category, polished concrete doesn’t employ VOC materials, and the sheen actually increases the room’s ambient light. In the Materials and Resources category, the technology increases the lifespan of the already existing concrete floors. And Innovation in Design may offer a third potential LEED credit.</p><p><br />For most retailers, the low maintenance cost and consistent shine are the greatest advantages to polished concrete. Dull spots on tile give a dirty appearance to the floor. Additionally, it’s no secret to any retailer that a dirty-looking floor hinders sales. No other reasonably priced flooring system is as consistently shiny as polished concrete. And if a consistent shine increases sales, that’s the bottom line.</p><p><br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">Seth Warren Rose is the founder of the Eneref Institute (</span></em><a href="http://www.eneref.org/" target="_blank"><em><span style="font-size:78%;">www.eneref.org</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size:78%;">), a research foundation whose mission is to report on ecologically sensible ideas for commercial and industrial facility decision-makers.</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">© 2010 Stagnito Media. All rights reserved.</span></em></p>Concrete Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995385321346666011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472602373806617048.post-23602503030913580362010-09-28T11:01:00.008-05:002010-09-28T11:15:39.403-05:00Microtop Flooring!We teamed up with Charles Cudd DeNova again. This time for a Microtop floor on a home that is featured in the Parade of Homes. The floor was a beach sand color added to a gray based concrete. We then stained the floor with a Mission brown and highlighted it with a Walnut to create a contrasting look. The floor was sealed with a super clear coat and wax.<br /><div><div><div><div><div><br /><div>Take a pictures below! What a great option other than tile and hardwood.</div><div> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521998574047137954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc5g1g3w5pBuHCBULcRL60N0KV4sxaSRSgwSWT9dIhRi_AtARce9bhyBZQ3AaY3O55bDKCEtYHH9Qx7X_T4cGmCNKE70SYHf8OTWB7P5mzdggvo-36PpnHIXa-U0_KN74wjpkMtoRRTO-f/s400/Orono.GrahamHill.Microtop.jpg" /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521998237727348322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQW8e4Q2H4KfV059XGsFyNGOQz_X7xL0Z_xAIN9IowIULGJUnJr_y2_bR-_9M_ft-VnFAHH2oTNkqwvgBW5fmcStCLLeffSYsma13UM9LkATGz9vShrNIxCYPMVuWnRpSDpI0vvz8RpRC0/s400/Orono.GrahamHill.Microtop+(1).JPG" /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521997947793099138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb46iJDKhuMbN4kcDiFzG9S5VW8SH-MoWQ0gtDCeJk06cmkr6SsvnkQ7pEB3uBjDUOwmA-lmlEBKRj0OSXJy4KIsRvTUnSWiU7IjErFbidzK0m-rIxEw3xK75ynWTWCXokeEi8n49g36pW/s400/Orono.GrahamHill.Microtop+(4).JPG" /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521997272165592226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl-VuxuGVmR88t-6wj2Sut0wD-bS56g03RsXslKuoE45FPC-hS2w_4MFD8exab6LyBABKp3N6oV_Jgf3rRLA9DBwE_LIGJZxaW58X93krBf7d7GYRn0I48d8P3oij5x7o2Bq_r4qYlFR5X/s400/Orono.GrahamHill.Microtop+(5).JPG" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521997041200584594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebG0WtC1QFzUCvDVW3MYdgxVuWGdHvpZ7wnqNYRQzZ9kn3X3wf-mT5nJe40Sjun2F6xutdbLt2HkaJRu39Vzk7UhC0DD9gmeYkbw8lAJWK3ck3mi2tZgO8YFYxTjF74CAINsUPTwEECCR/s400/Orono.GrahamHill.Microtop+(6).JPG" /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521996716898502722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjErnx04jgVIh876KiHkA30ISFxNm6Y5xv8G9Zl09PC-KhETwJjvA05nqTUlckNf4_v10rgMVBsfZwT8i_xDOKqemeU1KKqPhts14oK5VTsG8cI2g81LkAxxUAji9Hj1SLWyo5UVReE_EOs/s400/Orono.GrahamHill.Microtop+(7).JPG" /><br /><div><a href="http://www.concretears.com/">http://www.concretears.com/</a></div></div></div></div></div></div>Concrete Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995385321346666011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6472602373806617048.post-81651365829255493432010-09-22T08:58:00.010-05:002010-09-22T09:08:02.057-05:00Decorative Project of the YearThree of Concrete Art's projects were choosen to be in the running for the Concrete Construction Decorative Project of the Year. (1) Dreamhome, (2) Karvekrete and (3) Target Field.<br /><br /><div>The CC DOY of 2010 is voted on my a committee and by Readers Choice voting. To view the projects up for the award and to vote visit <a href="http://ascribehq.com/concrete-construction-decorative-poy/awards/2010">http://ascribehq.com/concrete-construction-decorative-poy/awards/2010</a>. </div><div><span style="color:#000099;">.</span></div><div></div><div>See the entry the entries below.</div><div><span style="color:#000066;">.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000066;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#000066;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#000066;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#000066;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000066;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000066;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000066;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#000066;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#000066;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#000066;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#000066;"></span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519738387985826466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij66Tj3RDl7KcX6pblHdJM0jXp38a2i0cw_u0dhFO7asFJcRVAdla35pvN3yWRioRhyphenhyphenXygEh9xypRbpSkpznZnh9nbQE-pizokd7PY3gsdyZw0IlnHAwJfvomAX74P3n1qfXYT406g1uaB/s400/DreamHome+(18).JPG" /> <p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519738050971790354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYZviAutNzfX2oTiav3FZgsEA-qllIiEbH-SjKXAW7xI6ELXWkOh1G62TIIeRgGp6k3Fhltd6-OIpZs7f4LsyUi8c3U6ihssnP42c6JyWfkgF8R9l3GsUCD5-nTXIg6eO1roqFIputZXpC/s400/Cermins+(1).jpg" /> </p><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 292px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519737767628124274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0lfGBukLi5dqVbmVqL6ZC463F5hILI2gOrvOoW06ddaB9LNvdQVG5pjgY3_IkcylByephh5bWA3MSekUs1J2APf9stinPGuvPuwC7cOLo6cccCnafNzdiTxf0IoTjPSDA-MqSyIOTFuX5/s400/TargetField.jpg" /></p>Concrete Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995385321346666011noreply@blogger.com0