Installing a concrete fireplace surround is not usually a do-it-yourself job, but if you design a simple one, you can give it a try. A: A concrete surround can be installed on any fireplace. Concrete ...

Beauty, depth and richness are three qualities that Mat Rogers, owner of Flying Turtle Cast Concrete, strives to achieve with every decorative concrete piece he produces. "Our concrete begins with a ...

Chopped wood fits into the side of a huge black fireplace at this chalet in Quebec, which provides a winter retreat for a family of skiers. The Ski Lodge in Val Saint-Côme was designed by DKA ...

While historically the fireplace was a place of utility — to cook, stay warm, and provide light — its function has evolved from one of mere practicality to becoming a focal point of the home. It's ...

Emil Gera has been developing his decorative concrete skills for the past 13 years to expand his father’s concrete finishing business, and it’s evolved well beyond the initial days of simple patio ...

As cold winter dawns upon us, Ahram Online shares insights with designers Ghada Ali and Soha Magdy on home fireplaces with ...

ATLANTA — Let’s see now. We have this house with concrete walls, concrete flooring, concrete tiles, concrete counter tops, concrete fireplaces, concrete driveway, concrete tornado shelter. Do we see a ...

Dear Gary: A concrete surround can be installed on any fireplace. Concrete is one of the best materials to use for a fireplace surround. It is very durable, attractive and nonflammable. The design ...