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<br />Jennifer Yarboroughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16870732655139420605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751485466438521119.post-20373127182776238992010-06-23T14:20:00.000-07:002010-06-23T14:37:52.205-07:00Big Daddy's in Kure Beach, NCBig Daddy's a well know local resturant in Kure Beach wanted to add an outdoor Tiki Bar and seating area and Mann's Creative Designs was up for the task. The plan design includes a four sided weeping wall water feature, a decorative concrete floor mimicking a boardwalk and the ocean, along with beautiful decorative stone walls which divide the seating area from the landscaping. We will keep you updated on our progress so be sure to check back.Jennifer Yarboroughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16870732655139420605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751485466438521119.post-18561133267915048672009-08-20T04:55:00.000-07:002009-08-20T05:27:21.444-07:00Engraving of a Compass Rose<a href="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/Compass_Rose_002-712340.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/Compass_Rose_002-712338.jpg" /></a> Mann's Creative Designs provides turn-key packages that include templates for logos and symbols, engraving, then coloring concrete with dyes, stains or colorful pigments.<br /><br />The final finish is a high quality sealer; some applications require a combination of epoxy, polyurethanes and wax. Both interiors and exteriors; large format or small accents.<br /><br />Mann's Creative Designs is located in Wilmington, NC. We specialize in decorative concrete, Acid Stained concrete, Concrete Countertops, Outdoor Kitchens plus, SoftTec Tiles and vertical concrete applications for retaining walls and rock facades.Jennifer Yarboroughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16870732655139420605noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751485466438521119.post-72107224565544980032009-07-19T04:52:00.000-07:002009-07-19T05:12:24.136-07:00Outdoor Kitchen - Firetable, Concrete Countertops and a Firemagic Grill<a href="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/Caropolo-2-web-781373.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/Caropolo-2-web-781245.jpg" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div>A Bar height Firetable and Concrete Countertops are the focal points of the new outdoor kitchen. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>The patio floor is a custom designed concrete overlay.</div><br /><br /><div></div><a href="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/Caropolo-1-web-775615.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/Caropolo-1-web-775512.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div></div>Mann's Creative Designs is located in Wilmington, NC. We specialize in decorative concrete, Acid Stained concrete, Concrete Countertops, Outdoor Kitchens plus, SoftTec Tiles and vertical concrete applications for retaining walls and rock facades.<br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><a href="http://www.mannscreativedesigns.com/">www.mannscreativedesigns.com</a><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div></div>Jennifer Yarboroughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16870732655139420605noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751485466438521119.post-21343557906677704402009-07-09T07:57:00.000-07:002009-07-09T17:36:31.332-07:00Soft Tiles for Pool Decks, Recreation Centers, Gyms and moreMann's Creative Designs is pleased to offer SoftTec tiles.<br /><br /><a href="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/WAT-Chaos--01-708534.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/WAT-Chaos--01-708179.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/WAT-Chaos-068-b-722941.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br />These tiles are safe, soft, slip resistant, attractive, easy to install, non-absorbent and resistant to chemicals. They may be installed on new or existing surfaces. SoftTec Tiles have been extensively tested and received excellet marks for slip resistance, flame and smoke spread, water and chemical resistance, UV and Ozone stability, and mold resistance. Plus, they look and feel great!<br /><br /><a href="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/Parmly-Wellness-Center-746892.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/Parmly-Wellness-Center-746857.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><div><br />Mann's Creative Designs is located in Wilmington, NC. We specialize in decorative concrete, coloring concrete, acid stained concrete, stamped concrete, technical surfaces, quartz systems, SoftTec Tiles and vertical applications for retaining walls and rock facades.</div></div>Jennifer Yarboroughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16870732655139420605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751485466438521119.post-31963859654064906522009-07-08T11:55:00.000-07:002009-07-08T12:13:51.254-07:00Pool Deck retaining wall and steps - vertical decorative concrete<a href="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/Norman-Pool-6-09-wide-web-770941.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/Norman-Pool-6-09-wide-web-770823.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>This is an example of decorative concrete used vertically for the wall and to create "real rocks" on the step. </div><div> </div><div>The retaining wall and steps were created by coating existing block and a concrete pad with a decorative concrete overlay mix.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This project was cost effective, is long lasting and looks realistic. Color and two coats of sealer was the final finish.</div><div> </div><a href="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/Norman-Steps-web-768629.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/Norman-Steps-web-768291.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Mann's Creative Designs is located in Wilmington, NC. We specialize in decorative concrete, coloring concrete, acid stained concrete, stamped concrete and vertical applications for retaining walls and rock facades. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Jennifer Yarboroughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16870732655139420605noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751485466438521119.post-55005796742376367152009-06-21T20:17:00.000-07:002009-06-22T20:15:22.348-07:00Ordinary retaining walls and concrete pads become amazing rock facades<div><a href="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/miller1-web-798525.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 256px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/miller1-web-798372.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Block walls and concrete pads are transformed - We make exsisting, plain conrete or block walls look like real stones. Each "stone" or "stacked rock wall" is designed and colored to look like real rocks, and then two coats of a high quality sealer for durability.<br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/sanders1-web-746436.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 244px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/sanders1-web-746301.jpg" /></a><br /></div><br /><div><a href="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/wall-and-walkway-web-752646.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/wall-and-walkway-web-752538.jpg" /></a><br /></div></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div></div>Jennifer Yarboroughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16870732655139420605noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751485466438521119.post-18870233601903944782009-06-16T09:45:00.000-07:002009-06-16T12:11:04.502-07:00Creative Rock Joins Mann's Creative DesignsWe are happy to announce that Norman Langlais, owner of Creative Rock for seven years in Wilmington, NC. has joined the team. We have more to offer: new talent, more experience, new products - same work ethic and devotion to Decorative Concrete. <p align="center"><a href="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/Weeping-wall-web-708674.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/Weeping-wall-web-708657.jpg" /></a></p><p align="right"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/Colorful-Porch-web-749241.jpg" /></p><div><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/mcarn.pool-web-705278.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/mcarn.pool-web-705261.jpg" /></a></p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div></div>Jennifer Yarboroughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16870732655139420605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751485466438521119.post-56175847824167142612009-04-28T05:11:00.000-07:002009-04-28T05:40:10.609-07:00Concrete Tops at High Point Market<a href="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/Pamella-Top-01-web-773287.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px" alt="" src="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/Pamella-Top-01-web-773243.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Mann's Creative Designs shows Concrete Table and Countertops at the Spring 2009 High Point Home Furnishings Market. Interior Designers, Developers, and Architects visit the Market for the latest in new materials and designs for home furnishings products. </div>Jennifer Yarboroughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16870732655139420605noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751485466438521119.post-92120887785287103362009-04-07T07:10:00.000-07:002009-04-07T07:45:34.299-07:00Mann's Creative Designs - coatings for earth pin retaining walls<a href="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/Wall-with-pool-web-785600.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px" alt="" src="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/Wall-with-pool-web-785502.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Mann's Creative Designs, Wilmington, NC. completed a 10,000 sqft textured coating of a retaining wall made from shotcrete and soil pins. (earth pins) The wall surrounds a new Drury Inn and Suites at the Northlake Mall in Charlotte, NC. </div><br /><div>We have different approaches to solving the problem of coating and coloring all types of geotechnical systems. In this case we added 4" to 7" of a light weight concrete to the wall, carved "rocks" and added striations. Then extensively colored the new surface. </div><br /><div>These same techniques can be used in amusement parks, aquariums, miniature golf courses, water parks and for "themed interiors" in bars, restaurants and hotels.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Jennifer Yarboroughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16870732655139420605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751485466438521119.post-18662477955581502802009-04-03T18:13:00.000-07:002009-04-03T18:22:21.818-07:00The View on Water Street - Concrete Table Tops<a href="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/ViewIsland3web-724942.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px" alt="" src="http://76.12.163.77/news/uploaded_images/ViewIsland3web-724899.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The View on Water Street downtown Wilmington is a luxury, high-rise condo project. Mann's Creative Designs produced tops for the kitchen island and a table in the lobby of the sales center. </div><div> </div><div>Owners will be able to select decorative concrete for their floors, fireplace surrounds and countertops.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Check out images on the website: http://www.mannscreativedesigns.com</div>Jennifer Yarboroughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16870732655139420605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751485466438521119.post-40543995153398625272008-09-18T20:57:00.000-07:002008-09-18T20:59:50.372-07:00Welcome to Mann's Creative Designs!We are proudly launching our new website designed by Impulse Web Solutions of Wilmington NC. Feel free to browse our project page and view some of our past work.<div><br /></div><div>Link: <a href="http://76.12.163.77">Mann's Creative Designs</a></div>Jennifer Yarboroughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16870732655139420605noreply@blogger.com0