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 ...

When I started my journey in stamped concrete, things in the industry were starting to change. More and more contractors were starting to offer stamped concrete, and manufacturers needed to respond.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

The third Colored Concrete Works Award will be presented to modern architects who focus in their work on the beauty and aesthetic quality of this special building material. Previous winners being ...