Concrete always draws to the mind block upon block of boring, drab, grey conformity. Massive, squarish, sturdy grey walls of typical concrete are great at holding up buildings, but they don't inspire ...

Photos courtesy of Master Builders Inc. Orlando, Fla.’s Portofino Bay Hotel features walkways and plazas that are cast-in-place concrete using Chromix systems to re-create a look of antiquity.

From intricate residential patio work to decorative flooring to multi-hued columns in sports stadiums – plenty of today’s projects require contractors to use colored concrete. But how do you decide ...

This video of the stamping process gives a brief explanation and demonstration of the use of Uni-Mix Integral Concrete Colorant, Perma-Cast Shake-on Color Hardener and Perma-Cast Antiquing Release ...

A common question readers ask is how to add color to concrete. It makes sense. A lot of people dislike the drab gray color of concrete. So, people ask me about painting garage floors, steps, patios ...

People frequently write me to ask how to add color to concrete. This question makes sense. Many people dislike concrete’s typical drab gray color. So they ask me about painting garage floors, steps, ...

DAKOTA DUNES, S.D. -- Take it from Deb Carson, plain concrete is just plain ugly. To address that inequity, the former member of the Iowa Air Guard transforms gray concrete into something colorful ...

We are installers of concrete patios and driveways, specializing in color stamping, heated driveways, and outdoor entertainment areas. With thousands of patios installed, and over 25 years of ...

Dear James: I had painted a concrete patio before, but it peeled off over time. I want to decorate my new patio by my garden. How can I add a pale pink tint to the concrete surface? — Cindy R. Dear ...

Dear Jerry: We had a colored, stamped concrete sidewalk installed a few years ago. The mason told us to seal it every year, which we did. This year the color and sealer are peeling off in pieces, ...

Yes, you can easily drill into concrete to install art in LACMA's new Peter Zumthor-designed building. The Times watched it ...