Today we’re going to talk about scoring circles into concrete, a bit more complex task than scoring straight lines. It may seem like a very challenging undertaking, but it doesn’t have to be so bad.
There are two main types of concrete grinders, there’s rotary and planetary. The difference between the two is how the grinding discs are situated at the base of the grinder. It’s good to know the differences between the two types to be able to choose the correct grinder for the job.
Today we are going to talk about a simple way to give concrete floors, pool decks, and patios a decorative and skid free finish by using spray-down concrete toppings. The spray-down system are easy to apply and very versatile, and they come in a wide variety of finish options.
One of the most important things when applying an overlay to concrete is to ensure that the surface is properly prepared. Existing concrete has to be clean and solid for the overlay to adhere to appropriately.
Colored concrete has grown in popularity in recent years. Whether the concrete is colored prior to installation or stained, dyed, or painted after it has been installed, there are a variety of color options for each. Knowing that concrete can be colored is one thing, but often new clients are unaware of the vast color options that actually exist.
Stained concrete historically blends the conservativeness of traditional concrete stain colors with the ever changing and modernized color and flooring industries. Because of this the commercial flooring industry puts pressure on the traditional appearance of stain to transition and keep up with the ‘times’.