Category: General Flooring
Stamped Concrete Options and Ideas
It’s amazing how much a simple update can transform your home. If you’re looking to take your patio, kitchen, bathroom, garden, or backyard pool to the next level, then stamped concrete is a great choice. It provides all of the benefits of a traditional concrete foundation with nearly limitless possibilities. In fact, the sheer number […]
Common Causes for Premature Concrete Damage
Concrete, like any other surface, gets damaged over time. Eventually, it wears down, cracks, and breaks apart. This, in itself, is natural. However, due to concrete’s durability, this shouldn’t happen for a few decades. But concrete can be broken down much more quickly than that due to external forces. Here are some of the most […]
Combating Winter Foot Traffic
People like to complain about the winter. Even those who enjoy the snow get tired of the frigid temperatures and bad driving conditions after a while. And while people usually talk about the discomfort and safety hazards that come with winter, there’s another unwelcomed trait worth discussing: The mess! Winter makes a mess of our […]
Waterproofing Your Basement
Most of us are looking forward to the snow melting away and the warm weather returning. But all that melted snow has to go somewhere, and if your home isn’t secure, it could go straight into your basement. The winter-to-spring transition is a common time for basement flooding to occur. The last thing you want […]
Why You Shouldn’t Do Concrete Flooring Projects Yourself
When it comes to stylizing the floors of your home or business, there are many options to choose from. Hard floors have been the trend for a while, with their timeless look, ease of cleaning, and general durability. And when it comes to hard flooring, it’s hard to beat the versatility of decorative concrete. Stained, […]
The Difference Between Concrete and Concrete Resurfacer
Concrete is strong and long lasting, but it has its limits, especially if it wasn’t poured properly. Overtime, it will begin to crack and chip. Not long ago, you’d only be left with three options at this point: patch it, replace it, or learn to live with it. Today, however, we have a fourth option: […]
The Many Looks of Stamped Concrete
When you’re having home renovations done, there’s a lot of decisions to be made. Whether it’s indoor or outdoor, you need to decide on budget, style, features, functionality, materials, and more. It can get a little overwhelming. No matter what the project is, one of the decisions you’ll have to make is flooring. After all, […]
When and Where to Use Epoxy Flooring
Want a floor that’s durable, water resistant, beautiful, and easy to maintain? Then you might want to consider epoxy flooring. Epoxy flooring is a chemical compound that’s one-part resin and one-part hardener. They combine to create a protective layer over your concrete that’s smooth to the touch and easy on the eyes. Best of all, […]
Different Styles and Looks for Stained Concrete
If you’re looking to redo a floor in any room of your house, you’ll quickly discover just how many materials you have available to choose. There’s hardwood, carpet, laminate, cork, stone, bamboo, and more. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, and the prices can vary drastically from option to option. But outside of budget […]
Deciding to Resurface or Replace Concrete
When you think of replacing something in your home, your mind immediately goes to how much it will cost. Unless it’s a lightbulb, the word “replace” is pretty much synonymous with “expensive”. We try to go as long as we can with what we have. We repair and patch and make do. Eventually, though, it’s […]