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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/03/08/12/35/VlkkP.St.138.jpeg|468Glass tiles are arranged in a plain white concrete countertop for a custom design. COURTESY OF CONCRETE COUNTERTOP INSTITUTE
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/03/08/12/35/vW7cp.St.138.jpeg|525Rock salt was sprinkled over concrete as it was beginning to set to create this effect. Natural colors work best for rock salt finishes. COURTESY OF L.M. SCOFIELD CO.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/03/08/12/36/NABp7.St.138.jpeg|525An art deco-style image of a woman decorates the concrete lobby floor of a Nashville dinner theater. COURTESY OF RACHEL PAUL
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/03/08/12/36/llQsf.St.138.jpeg|458Concrete surrounds the fireplace at the Modesto, Calif., home of Mat Rogers of Flying Turtle Cast Concrete. COURTESY OF MATTHEW J. VISSER
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/03/08/12/35/e38vH.St.138.jpeg|468Jeff will be conducting a hands-on workshop at the Charlotte Rescue Mission, highlighting the step-by-step process of creating an eye-catching masterpiece for a non-working fireplace. COURTESY OF J&m LIFESTYLES LLC
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/03/08/12/36/1r4295.St.138.jpeg|410Jason Campbell of AmeriPolish and Chris Swanson of Colour did the polishing and coloring on this concrete slab. COURTESY OF ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY PHOTO TEAM
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/03/08/12/36/Ebyec.St.138.jpeg|525Nathan Giffin of Vertical Artisans LLC hand carves a Celtic knot during the 2012 Concrete Decor Show. Nathan will be conducting a hands-on workshop at the Charlotte Rescue Mission, teaching techniques and methods for creating vertical concrete designs. SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY PHOTO TEAM
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/03/08/12/35/NPOLQ.St.138.jpeg|416Metallic floor coatings are one of the hottest trends in decorative concrete. These coatings offer a three-dimensional look, high reflectivity, and are available in a wide array of colors. WESTCOAT SPECIALTY COATING SYSTEMS
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/03/08/12/35/1i0tTE.St.138.jpeg|525Wanting to retain the original character in their 1930 schoolhouse-turned-condominium, the owners of this property opted for polished concrete in their living, dining and bath areas. “Beyond the Basics: Decorative Effects for the Polishing Contractor” is a hands-on workshop that will take place at the Charlotte Rescue Mission. Students will not only learn how to polish concrete, but add vision elements such as stencils, colors, and decorative saw cuts. COURTESY OF DANCER CONCRETE
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/03/08/12/35/f8Ado.St.138.jpeg|416Stencilling is one of the techniques that can be used with concrete. ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY PHOTO TEAM
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