Stamped Concrete Cleaning and Maintenance
Stamped concrete is resilient and long lasting. You can expect it to be around for about 25 years. However, to keep it looking its best, you’ll need to take proper care of it. Thankfully, it’s relatively easy to clean and maintain stamped concrete. You just need to make sure you get into the grooves and […]
Ripping Up Carpet and Restoring the Concrete Beneath
Carpet doesn’t last forever. In fact, it generally only lasts around a decade, and by the end of its life, it’s usually looking pretty ragged. The question is, do you rip up the old carpet and lay down some new carpet? Or do you take the opportunity to put a new flooring option in place? […]
Simple Ways to Improve Your Driveway
For American homes with front facing garages, the driveway serves as the entrance to your property. While many people view it from a purely functional standpoint, the driveway is also a key piece of your home’s first impression. Front-side driveways take up a prominent portion of your landscaping. Despite this, many people leave their driveways […]
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. […]