Concrete has been around for centuries, used in Rome for the grandest of architectural symbols like the Coliseum and the Pantheon. But the material that has withstood the test of time now faces a new generation of suitors, including New York's Get...
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Concrete has been around for centuries, used in Rome for the grandest of architectural symbols like the Coliseum and the Pantheon. But the material that has withstood the test of time now faces a new generation of suitors, including New York's Get Real Surfaces, which is redefining concrete through the crafting of remarkable shapes, forms, textures, designs, and colors. Husband and wife George and Avis Bishop own Get Real Surfaces, based in Poughkeepsie, New York in the southeast part of the state. The company custom manufactures countertops, sinks, tubs, fireplace surrounds, mantles and hearths, floor and wall tile. They've even created a concrete bed. "George had been producing concrete foundations for homes and has been working with the material for over 20+ years," says Nicole Bishop, the company's showroom manager. "He saw concrete being used for countertops and began doing it himself." George continues to handle the technical side of the company, developing products and... See less