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Talking decorative concrete with Buddy Rhodes

Sam Simon
Aug 20, 2008
Artisan Stone Works

Take a few minutes to check out this podcast ForConstructionPros.com Editor Sam Simon conducted with Buddy Rhodes of Buddy Rhodes Artisan Concrete. The two discuss emerging trends in decorative concrete for both residential and commercial applications.


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