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Can I Stamp My Own Concrete?
Stamped concrete continues to grow in popularity and for good reason. It offers near limitless possibilities. It can mimic other materials like stone, tile, and even wood, often for a much lower cost. Alternatively, it can create something much more unique in appearance than traditional flooring materials. Either way, stamped concrete works great for both […]
Keeping Your Garage Floor Finish from Peeling
There are a number of reasons why you should finish your garage floor. Not only does it look nicer, but it protects your concrete and makes it easier to clean. Best of all, it’s surprisingly affordable. Generally, the best choice for finishing your garage floor is an epoxy coating. Epoxy is a chemical compound that’s […]
Signs of a Bad Concrete Finishing
Concrete is known to be resilient and long lasting, but that only applies if the job is done correctly. When poured improperly or under the wrong conditions, concrete can suffer excessive cracking, spalling, and more. Thankfully, these situations can often be corrected with concrete crack repair or concrete resurfacing. Other issues such as dusting, uneven […]
Can Your Pour New Concrete Over Old Concrete?
Everyone wants to get the most out of their existing concrete. After all, digging up old concrete and pouring a fresh base is a lot of work. Eventually, concrete does have to be replaced. If the foundation has shifted, deep and wide cracks have formed, and/or roots have grown underneath it, it’s probably time to […]
Stamped Concrete vs. Stone for Your Home’s Hardscape
Looking to add some hardscape to your home? Whether you’re setting up a patio, pool area, firepit, walkway, or garden area, you have a few options available to you. While some people are fine with laying a slab of concrete and calling it finished, there is so much more you can do with a hardscape […]
Understanding the Differences Between Concrete Sealer and Epoxy Coating
Whether you’re looking to protect against stains, increase longevity, or you just want to make your concrete look better, both concrete sealer and epoxy coating can help you out. While concrete sealing and concrete coating are sometimes used interchangeably, they’re two distinct methods for finishing your concrete. Before you decide which one to implement on […]
Protecting Concrete from Stains
Concrete is well-regarded for its durability and longevity. Yet, despite its firm consistency, it’s actually quite porous. This makes it particularly vulnerable to stains, if left unchecked. While stains don’t compromise the structural integrity of concrete, they can be unsightly. Common sources of concrete stains include oil, gas, animal urine, tire tracks, paint, and more. […]
Why Concrete is the Best Patio Flooring Option
Summer season is almost upon us. Normally, restaurant patios and rooftops would be opening, and people would be flocking to them to enjoy the warm, summer air. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the quarantine measures that are in place to counteract it, it’s likely restaurants won’t be opening anytime soon. That means people […]
What to Do with Damaged Concrete
With the ice and snow all gone and warmer temperatures upon us, many are noticing some new cracks and damage in their exterior concrete. While a little cracking is to be expected in any concrete, it reaches a point where it becomes unsightly. The question is, what can you do about it? The truth is, […]
Deciding on the Glossiness for Concrete
When people think of finished concrete, they often think of a glossy finish. They’re not wrong, necessarily. Polished, densified, stained, epoxy coated, and stamped concrete floors can all have glossy finishes to them. But they don’t necessarily have to. Well, polished concrete is pretty much always going to have a degree of shine. However, when […]