Decorating with Concrete: Indoors: Fireplaces, Floors, Countertops, & More by Tina Skinner, The Concrete Network

ISBN: 0764322001    EAN: 9780764322006

Publisher: schiffer Publishing  

Binding: Paperback

Copyright Date: 2005

Pub Date: March 14, 2005

Physical Info: 0.5" H x 10.9" L x 8.4" W (1.65 lbs) 128 pages

Today's landscapers can offer consumers the rich look of stone, brickwork, and worn cobble paving all in decorative concrete. Prices are very competitive, and maintenance, safety, and durability are often vastly improved when traditional materials are duplicated in concrete. Beyond the traditional looks, today's technology is enabling craftsmen and artists to experiment and explore the ever-expanding uses for concrete. The variety of new permanent colors for concrete is infinite and the textures limited only by imagination.

This book takes you on a visual journey through ambitious as well as obvious applications for concrete in the home, from patios, driveways, and walkways, to elaborate outdoor kitchens and pool environments. More than 200 photographs highlight artistry in concrete and inspire craftsmen and do-it-yourselfers to create rich textures and colorful murals on porches, driveways, patios, and more. A companion volume explores decorative applications for the home's interior.

Tina Skinner is a professional author and award-winning editor and journalist. This is one of many books she has written exploring ways homes can be upgraded to private resorts. She has written several books about concrete in the home for Schiffer Publishing.

The Concrete Network is the United States leading source for information about concrete, from the leading manufacturers of concrete products to the professionals who install and innovate applications.