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Overview
Wall with circular windowWhat is architectural and decorative concrete? This brief description tells what it is, how to produce it, where to use it, and the advantages associated with using it. Click here to learn more.

FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions about decorative concrete and white cement. Click for more.

Technical Documents
Placing white cement concrete into pavement forms From an extensive technical manual on white cement concrete in three languages—English, Spanish, and French—to a suggested guide specification, brief fact sheets, and newsletters, these technical resources are essential references for designers and producers. Click here to learn more.

Promotional Materials
The Art of Concrete brochureHeavily illustrated, these brochures graphically demonstrate the widely varying applications for white cement concrete. A companion PowerPoint presentation guides viewers through the topics. Several case studies depict successful projects where the use of white cement made a real difference. Click here to learn more.

Historical Perspective
Architectural concrete building façadeEarly in the 20th century, architects and other designers recognized the distinctive capabilities of concrete for creating lasting landmarks. These historical publications document the widespread applicability of architectural concrete for buildings and more. Click here to learn more.
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Exploring the Art of Concrete CDThis CD provides an extensive compilation of resources on architectural and decorative concrete describing what it is, how to produce it, where to use it, and the advantages associated with its use. CD028 - $35 Click to purchase.

Images
White concrete building façadeJust for fun or when you need to make a presentation yourself, these attractive images show the beauty, versatility, and benefits of white and colored concrete. Click here to learn more.

Sustainable Benefits
Concrete parking lot at nightWhite cement is often a key ingredient in decorative concrete. Read more about reflectivity and other sustainable benefits of white concrete.

Concrete Countertops
Concrete countertopSince concrete is such a versatile material, more and more people are realizing its value in making countertops. Shapes of countertops are only limited by your imagination and the ability to build the forms. More.

Decorative Floors and Flatwork
White concrete building façade Forget everything you think you know about concrete floors and pavements that you see underfoot every day. You'll be amazed at what's being done with them.
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