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Decorative concrete contractors around the country have sent us awesome pictures and stories about unique jobs they've been doing. Read about them here to get ideas for your decorative concrete project. Find out how the projects were designed and created, what techniques and products were used, and any special challenges that were overcome during construction.

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Stenciled Concrete Adds Irish Charm to Cottage-Style Home from Artistic Walls in Ventura, IA.

Stenciled Concrete Gives Impression of Concrete Carpet in Outdoor Patio, from Faux Villa Decorative Finishes Studio in Chula Vista, CA

Concrete Rug Looks as Warm and Inviting as the Real Thing.Submitted by Art Over Concrete, Murfreesboro, TN.

Complementary Floor Designs Create Harmony Image-N-Concrete in Castle Rock, CO.

Nickel-Sized Image on Tequila Bottle Becomes the Focal Point in Homes Concrete Entryway. Project profile submitted by Solid Solutions in Fresno, CA.

Stenciled Concrete Replaces Pavers and Eliminates Maintenance, in Sioux City, Iowa

Children's Park Blooms with Decorative Concrete from McCarthy Concrete

Logos in Concrete: Logos printed on self-adhering vinyl can be applied to concrete, from Staintec.

Flattoo Stencil Logo Design, from Stone Roots, Inc. in New Cumberland, PA
Project Highlights:
-16' logo created with Flattoo stencil
-Challenges overcoming sealer issues

Durham Bulls Concrete Logo Comes Alive, from Classic Concrete Design in Durham, NC
Project Highlights:
-Fiber optics were used for the bull's eyes
-Real smoke comes out of bull's nostrils

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