Concrete and tile aren’t two words you would usually put together. Concrete is one thing, and tile is another. Sure, they are both relevant and helpful elements for any home building or renovation project, but they don’t really seem related. Until now! Concrete has taken some serious steps forward in the world of home design. …
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Go Green With Concrete
Our generation has done some amazing things—with technology, science, and art—but our greatest accomplishment might be our awareness of the environment and attempts to be more sensitive and “green.” We’re reducing our emissions from vehicles, decreasing greenhouse gasses, and moving towards recyclable and renewable materials. Sure, we still do damage to the environment in our …
Concrete 101: The Basics
Types of Concrete When you’re driving down the road, walking down your sidewalk or shoveling off your driveway you may notice the concrete surface. It’s all the same, right? Cement is cement is cement. Whether it’s for a basketball court or a boulevard, cement is everywhere. But it may not all be the same. There …
New Places For Concrete In Your Home
Concrete is an affordable, renewable, safe and easy resource with which to experiment. Cement projects are often easy enough to do yourself, but even large scale projects done by experts can be within a limited budget. There’s so much you can do with concrete, but it’s often overlooked as a boring or basic material. Whether …
6 Ways to Use Concrete
Concrete is an affordable, renewable, safe and easy resource with which to experiment. Cement projects are often easy enough to do yourself, but even large scale projects done by experts can be within a limited budget. There’s so much you can do with concrete, but it’s often overlooked as a boring or basic material. Whether …
Benefits of Using Concrete Epoxy Coating
Concrete is already pretty tough and durable. However, left untreated, cement can crack, crumble, chip, or otherwise be damaged. Additionally, concrete is very porous which means it absorbs liquids quite readily. The absorption of liquid can create stains and lead to damage. For instance, if the liquid that is absorbed is water and then temperatures …
Benefits of Concrete Countertops for Kitchens & Bathrooms
As you might guess, we are somewhat partial to all things concrete and cement (our name is Hard Rock CONCRETE Coatings Utah, after all). That said, there are truly some real benefits of having concrete countertops. Concrete is durable and affordable and concrete countertops are becoming more popular in remodels and new builds. For a …
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Protecting Cement With Epoxy Coatings
Concrete is fairly hard and durable. Just ask anyone who has taken a fall onto some cement. However, concrete isn’t as tough as you think. Naturally concrete is very porous which means it absorbs almost any type of liquid that touches it (mostly water). This means that the water can then freeze and expand and …
Beautiful Concrete For Utah Summer Gatherings
Summertime is here! Like, it is officially here, not just because it is hot or because it is post-Memorial Day. Though, in Utah, it has been hot like summer for quite a while (some places hotter than others, we see you, St. George). Summer will bring pool parties, sunburns, chalk drawings, kids playing (bored kids, …
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Repairing Outdoor Concrete
Concrete is an extremely durable material, but harsh weather conditions and normal wear and tear can damage it sometimes. Cracked and broken down concrete brings down the aesthetic of your home, and it’s easy to repair. Before beginning any concrete repair, clean the area really well, and scrub out the crack or break with a …