Acrylic concrete coatings can be used for a variety of surfaces, and they’re available in both solvent and water-based solutions. This type of coating can be applied to the surface of prepared concrete, and it works well for all kinds of concrete, which include bare, textured, or decorative surfaces. So, why should you consider adding …
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Can You Clean Your Concrete With Bleach?
Concrete is prone to many types of dirt and stains, and it’s incredibly susceptible to be soiled from dirt, algae, mildew, mold, and other environmental elements. Concrete driveways suffer from oil-based stains and other stubborn problems. Bleach can be used as a preparatory cleaner on some stains, and it can remove dirt and kill algae …
What Is an Epoxy Coating?
Tired of looking at the same grey, sad floor? You probably don’t know that you can make your concrete look beautiful—you read that right. Don’t swap out your garage or patio floors, give them a new life by treating them to an epoxy coating. Epoxy paint is an excellent choice for your concrete floors that …
Pressure Washing Concrete
Concrete surfaces, especially outdoor, can get very dirty over time. You can quickly erase years and years of wear and tear and dirt and grime with pressure washing. The best way to get your concrete to look good as new is a good, thorough pressure washing job. Here are a few reasons why you should …
4 Common Concrete Problems
Concrete is a material that was made to last and to stand up to serious wear and tear. However, outdoor concrete surfaces that are exposed to the elements, like sidewalks, driveways, and patios, are much more susceptible to damage. Though, the concrete inside your home needs regular maintenance and eventually repairs. Common concrete issues can …
The Best Concrete Patio For Your Space
Planning your landscaping is fun, exciting, and full of decisions. One of the more difficult aspects of designing your outdoor space is planning where to put your concrete patio and just how large or small you want it to be. Your patio needs to be just the right size for optimum entertaining and relaxing — …
Indoor vs Outdoor Concrete Sealers
Sealing and waterproofing your concrete floors is important for many reasons. It protects and preserves your concrete floors from wear and tear like abrasions and stains that people, animals, and the elements bring. It also brings out the natural beauty by enhancing color, texture, and adding sheen. Because concrete has made its way indoors over …
Acid Staining Process
If you are looking to spruce up your ordinary concrete floor, you ought to consider acid staining. Acid staining takes a previously boring and plain looking concretely floor or surface and transforms it into a vibrant, personality-filled space. It is a budget-friendly alternative to different types and styles of flooring and is extremely durable (it’s …
Use Concrete To Enhance Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Selling your home or not, good curb appeal makes for a great first impression. Here are simple, low-cost ways to improve your home’s curb appeal using concrete that you, your guests, and potential home-buyers will love. Cement Edging Separate your grass from your flower beds with concrete edging. These custom borders are not just decorative, …
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Removing Oil Stains From Concrete
Does your driveway, garage, or other concrete pad have an oil stain? These messes are unsightly and can potentially be hazardous or dangerous. Whether it happens because of a leaky car or a tipped over oil canister, it should be addressed right away. Cleaning up the mess sooner than later drastically reduces the chance of …