• Congratulations to Our 2021 Photo Contest Winners

    We are so excited to announce the winners of our photo contest! This is the second year that we’ve held this contest and we had so many incredible entries. It was truly a challenge to pick the winners. That being said, there has to be a winner – in this case, three! – so here are our winners in alphabetical order.

    Winner #1: Ben’s Concrete Creations, located in Blairsville, Georgia is a winner! A second-generation concrete finisher and contractor, Ben has taken this trade to new heights by offering the best that concrete has to offer. Their project used Proline Blue Ridge Stone, Integral Color, and Acid Stain, in addition to exterior acetone dye and diluted car paints!

    Connect with Ben’s Concrete Creations on Facebook and Instagram!

    Winner #2: Another winner is Captivating Concrete from Prescott, Michigan! Captivating Concrete takes pride in being Michigan’s decorative concrete leaders. They put their customers first on every single project, from concept to completion. Their project featured Proline Reclaimed Timber, a 13-foot compass, and Blue Ridge Seamless stamps, in addition to Integral Color, Color Hardener, EZ-Tique Antiquing Wash, and Acid Stain.

    Connect with Captivating Concrete on Facebook and Instagram!

    Winner #3: Last but not least is Emil J. Gera Concrete, Inc.! Located in Weatherly, Pennsylvania, Gera Concrete has been serving customers since 1989. A family-run business, Gera Concrete is dedicated to providing their customers with 100% satisfaction. Their project, which included Proline Roman Slate Stamp, Integral Color, and Color Hardener, featured custom designs, hand-carved seat walls, and step faces with low voltage lighting.

    Connect with Emil J. Gera Concrete, Inc. on Facebook and Instagram!

    Thanks again to all of our participants! We were so impressed by each and every project. Please take a moment to check them all out. If you missed this year’s contest, you can always submit photos to be featured in our Concrete Project Gallery!

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  • Congratulations to Our Photo Contest Winners

    We here at Calico Construction Products were thrilled to launch our very first photo contest earlier in the year. The goal was to showcase our customers’ great projects and the entries we received were incredible!

    Urias Concrete logoOur contest winner is Urias Concrete out of Virginia! Jorge has been in the decorative concrete business for over seven years and he proudly serves the Northern Virginia, Washington D.C, and Maryland Metropolitan area. While he enjoys stamping, he truly loves working with the various stains and colors. For this pool deck, Jorge used Proline’s Random Stone and Compass Rose Medallion Stamps, as well as acid stain, color hardener, and powdered antique release. You can connect with Jorge and Urias Concrete on Facebook.

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    First place winner!

     

    Floor Seasons logoOur second place winner is Floor Seasons from Las Vegas, Nevada. Cary Grant has been mastering his craft for over twenty years. In 2001, he created Floor Seasons with Julie Grant, which gave him the opportunity to take concrete staining to the ultimate level utilizing multi-colors, artistic saw cuts, and innovative designs. It truly is “art you can walk on”. Along with staining and polished concrete, Floor Seasons has mastered epoxy floors and systems including epoxy flakes and metallic epoxies. For this interior floor, Cary used acid stain. Get to know Cary, his team, and their masterpieces!

    Floor Seasons 2nd place
    Second place winner!

     

     

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    Job by Baltz and Sons

    I admit it, I love the metallics and Baltz and Sons seems to love them too.  Some of my all time favorite jobs were created with metallic coloring systems. Metallic coloring is available in epoxies and we stock Cohills in several different colors.  With any job, creating a unique and natural appearance is key.baltzandsonscreativesun

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    4′ Compass Medallion (MD7401) used as a table top

    This creative job was done by Premiere Concrete Design out of Wilson, NC.

    They used our 4′ Compass Medallion (MD7401).  The designs that you can create are endless when using our concrete medallions, border art  and accent pieces. You can create bars, backsplashes, benches, tables in addition to unique concrete patios that will set your work apart.

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    Grapevine Corner Piece with Hammered Edge (BAC1100HE)

    Coloring is easy with water-based EZ-Tique and Ez-Accent.  There is no hurry. Let the concrete dry and apply the color at your convenience.

    Below you will find links to all of these fantastic products.

     

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    Compass Medallion 4′ Diameter (MD7401)

    This stamped concrete patio was created by John’s Cement out of Milford, Michigan. The 4′ diameter Compass Rose Medallion (MD7401) was used along with the New England Ashlar Slate concrete stamps (AS100-P). This project could be colored with Adobe Beige Color Hardener (CH-602) and Antique Release Saddle Soap (AR-632). The different colors in the Compass and on the Ashlar stones can be achieved using acid stain or water-based coloring such as Ez-Accent (Cimarron, Mission Brown, Sandstone and Pinto) as well as Ez-Tique in Saddle Soap. All of our Ez-Tique, Color Hardener and Antique Release products are available in the same colors.   A separate color chart is available for the Ez-Accent. (I provided a link below for the color charts.) A good rule to remember, Ez-Accent must be applied before the Ez-Tique. It will not hold if applied on top of the Ez-Tique. Don’t hold back on trying the water-based colors to jazz up your jobs. You will be pleasantly surprised at how easy and quickly they are applied as well as the fabulous presentation they help to create. (more…)

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    This pool deck was done by Baltz and Sons out of Memphis, TN. Our popular concrete stamp Arizona Flagstone (RS300) pattern was used and each stone was colored uniquely with acid stain. Taking the time to ensure that the stones look different sets this job apart. This look can be achieved by selecting a color hardener such as Arizona Buff, an antique release such as Mission Beige and then using acid stain or water based stains such as Ez-Accent and Ez-Tique to add that special touch to the stones.

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