Category — Decorative Concrete Engraving Case Studies

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. has built a home where family and friends can enjoy both indoors and outdoors. As you would expect, a car theme leads his dazzling bar. Decorative engraving and staining on the concrete floors creates the perfect contrast for the sense of speed that the bar front and seats convey.

Artistic Concrete Engraving, owned by Allen and Jason Easley, worked their magic on these glossy floors. Not every pit crew gets to have their after-race-day recap in as fine a spot as this one.

See more pictures in the gallery at the Artistic Concrete Engraving website:

Artistic Concrete Engraving

82 Fleetwood Dr.
Concord, N.C. 28027

Email: info@EasleyConcrete.com

Allen Easley
PH: 704-425-7558

Jason Easley
PH: 704-791-6357

This pool side, located in the Lafayette, Louisiana area, remained plain gray, dull concrete for the first 8-10 years of its existence.

Then, the owner saw some engraved concrete in the neighborhood that Outdoor Hidden Treasures, owned by Chuck Landry, had done. These patio and border projects convinced her to have her pool side stained and engraved.

The same word-of-mouth and “the work speaks for itself” advertising has been successful for Outdoor Hidden Treasures throughout the area as happy owners of Landry’s work tell their friends and neighbors.

Outdoor Hidden Treasures

Chuck Landry, owner

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

337-316-0542

Outdoor Hidden Treasures owners, Chuck and Nicole Landry recently finished an entry for the Breaux Bridge Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Center, right next to the historic “Bridge” in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. The entry and steps were a gift from Outdoor Hidden Treasures to the community of Breaux Bridge.

Although Outdoor Hidden Treasures has created several other projects in the area, Chuck commented “This is the first job where Nicole and I have worked together on the concrete engraving. We had a blast and created something lasting for our community.”

As featured in the April 28, 2010 edition of The Teche News, the Breaux Bridge Visitors Center entry was completed just in time to be enjoyed by everyone who will come to The Crawfish Capital of the World for the 50th Crawfish Festival (April 20-May 2, 2010). Or come to other tourist events such as the weekly Zyedeco Breakfast at the Cafe Des Amis where good food and local live music are featured.. Or to pose for photos at the historic old Bridge which was first established in 1799 by Firmin Breaux to offer crossing of the Bayou Teche.

Outdoor Hidden Treasures

Chuck Landry, owner

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

337-316-0542

Winters in Northeastern Pennsylvania can be rough on concrete.

When the owners of this patio met Butchie Sapici of the decorative concrete company Amberdonia, they were convinced their only option was to keep painting their concrete patio annually.

Every year, the paint would come off by spring and make the patio ugly.

Butchie cleaned the concrete of all paint residue using paint remover and a high pressure washer. He finished the preparation with a treatment from his diamond grinder. Epoxy was used to fill the cracks so they could be incorporated into the final pattern.

The staining provided a natural, attractive effect that coordinates with the other natural colors on the lawn.

Ashlar slate tile as a pattern provides more variety in the appearance of the patio.

The owners were stunned by the beauty of the final project.

The patio has become the favorite part of their property instead of the dreaded paint peeling back door.

The entire neighborhood considers the patio a show piece and was impressed with the fact that the patio needs minimal maintenance.

Amberdonia

Bujar “Butchie” Sacipi

email: amberdoniainc@yahoo.com

484 McDonald Ave.

Brooklyn, NY 11218

718-213-6849

Sugarloaf, PA

570-788-7937

Customers at a restaurant in the Bronx, NY, near Arthur Avenue receive solid Red Carpet treatment for about the final 15 steps before they are inside ready to enjoy dinner. The owner was reluctantly planning to use real carpet until he met Butchie Sapici, owner of Amberdonia and learned the potential of decorative concrete engraving. Butchie stained the concrete red with a charcoal/black border creating more than a carpet. There is a statement that doesn’t go away, but advertises the restaurant. No one can come to that neighborhood without hearing about the ‘magic’ red carpet that was created from ugly gray concrete.

The carpet’s beauty and utility are good marketing tools for the restaurant. Not only do customers get to walk on red carpet to the door where entry will continue their experience in the atmostphere of fine dining, but they get to do it safely. There are no small edges to roll up and trip the unsuspecting as there easily could be with ‘real’ carpet. The insurance company was pleased with the decision. A quick broom treatment keeps the carpet clean and bright. No mold or moss creeping under and over the carpet. No fading or wear and tear snags. This carpet will never have to be ripped out and hauled to the landfill to make room for a replacement.

With simple maintenance this red carpet will last for years, making an advertisment for the quality of Amberdonia’s work to everyone who simply walks by. With the charcoal borders and compass engraved into the concrete for extra appeal, this project has added a positive note to the neighborhood.

Amberdonia

Bujar “Butchie” Sacipi

email: amberdoniainc@yahoo.com

484 McDonald Ave.

Brooklyn, NY 11218

718-213-6849

Sugarloaf, PA

570-788-7937