Two thousand years ago throughout Central and South America, ancient Mayan engineers cooked limestone and created one of the first forms of hydraulic cement. That cement was the foundation of the ...

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 ...

Tired of looking at your aging concrete patio? Instead of ripping the whole thing up, there's a product you can apply ...

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, ...

Q: I love the look of colored brick for paving, including my driveway, sidewalks and patio. I’ve started to pay attention to older installations of colored concrete paving brick, and many look faded.

There’s a better way to revitalize these steps and add color to concrete. Beware of painting concrete, as it presents a dangerous slip hazard. (Tim Carter/TNS) Perspective by Tim Carter Every day, I ...

Every day, I receive quite a few emails via the Ask Tim page on askthebuilder.com. A common question, believe it or not, is how to add color to concrete. It makes sense. A lot of people dislike the ...

Stamped concrete color can fade and start to look shabby. You need to use another material for long-lasting color. (Tim Carter/TNS) Perspective by Tim Carter If you’ve witnessed hundreds and hundreds ...

British company Kast has launched a new version of its traditional pigmented concrete sinks. Since concrete is an extremely versatile material, which combines the characteristics of natural stone with ...

Is it possible to assert the existence of a timeless material in architecture from an aesthetic standpoint? Undoubtedly, wood and concrete emerge as strong contenders, not only due to their ...