Crafting with Concrete

All things about crafting with concrete. Concrete is a versatile material that can be used in many different ways.

Close-up of moss growing on deteriorating concrete edge

Feather-Edge Concrete Repairs: When They Fail and Better Build-Up Methods

Introduction Feather-edge concrete repairs are a method to rebuild a thin, tapered edge on damaged concrete so it blends with the surrounding slab. This approach is hands-on and relies on proper surface prep, bonding, and gradual build-up rather than full removal. If the edge is chipped but the rest of the slab is sound, a […]

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Tool smoothing control joint in wet concrete slab

Control Joint Spacing: Practical Layout Rules That Reduce Random Cracks

Introduction Control joints are planned cuts in concrete to control where cracks will form. Timing matters for saw cutting; cut while the concrete has cured enough to groove, but before random cracking starts. Plan spacing and layout based on the panel sizes you’re using and how the slab will be loaded throughout its life. Strategic

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Rows of concrete blocks stacked on curing racks indoors