Patterned Concrete of PA This large residential project included patios, a pool deck, walkways and a driveway. LITHOCHROME® Color Hardener in Beige Cream was used for the primary color. The concrete was stamped with various patterns of LITHOTEX® Pavecrafters®, and then ...
When I was a child growing up in the countryside of Wisconsin, there were nearby woods. Under one particular tree in the Spring of the year, we found some morel mushrooms that seemed to thrive in that one spot. The best description of how morel mushrooms appear is that of a sea sponge....
Rock salt can be used to create a simple yet interesting concrete texture in any horizontal paved surface. During this process, large crystals of rock salt are poured onto the fresh concrete. They are then rolled in place using a lawn roller or wood float. Finally, the surface is sprayed ...
Concrete has been around for thousands of years, and remains the most popular choice for residential patios, walkways, and driveways. When you make the decision to go concrete, understanding the basic steps—from picking a contractor to general maintenance—will make the entire process run smoother...
Installing paving stones requires installing a base layer of gravel. Flagstones are created by slicing large stones into flat paving tiles and are typically cut fromquartz, granite, slate, orlimestone. Thesepaving stonesgive a rustic appearance to patios and walkways and can be set in a sand or...
work. He made a few birdbaths and other yard ornaments, and I think he made his molds primarily with scraps of wood that he measures and cut in the workshop. It was actually a really simple process, but I imagine working on industrial amounts of concrete would be far more complicated....
I used to work in a theatre scene shop where we used spray-foam and spray-on "concrete" several times. While you don't really need to make forms for those types of products the same way as for poured concrete, we had to make sure we layered it evenly and usually needed a really sp...
I used to work in a theatre scene shop where we used spray-foam and spray-on "concrete" several times. While you don't really need to make forms for those types of products the same way as for poured concrete, we had to make sure we layered it evenly and usually needed a really sp...
Tiki torches are decorative poles about 5 feet (1.5 meters) in height with a top fuel reservoir and wick. They can be placed along walkways, patios, pools or gardens to provide a wonderful tropical ambiance.
Roads, sidewalks, and patios also use a formwork design to enclose the concrete until it cures. This type of construction formwork may range from 3 inches (7.62 cm) to 1 foot (0.3 m) in thickness. Large structures may use forms up to 20 feet (6.09 m) thick for support. Insulated ...