Haas started Alchemy Concrete in 2004 as a full-service concrete contractor, offering poured walls, flatwork, decorative concrete, manufactured concrete countertops and pervious concrete.

His stucco and concrete work has been quite a hit with his customers. He uses Sakrete brand stucco and cement color paints to make his decorative work a fraction of the weight but with the same ...

Concrete has long been the material of brutalism, yet in residential design today, it’s anything but harsh. These days, ...

You can add swirls, make the floor look marbleized, or go with a pop of color,” says Chu, who often uses polished concrete for accent walls and floors in projects, including her own abode.