Concrete floors can be polished using two methods, dry or wet. Dry polishing has become the popular trend today. The dry polishing method is faster, more convenient, and it doesn’t create a slurry of a mess like wet polishing does. The downfall is that dry polishing creates a ton of dust. With all of the dust, dust control equipment is essential and mandatory to prevent dust from going airborne.
We’ve talked about doing interior countertops before, so we thought it would be fun to talk about a fun way to do exterior countertops this time. What more of a fun way to decorate outdoor countertops than by adding glass chips? Pieces of glass can be embedded into the countertops to create a unique piece.
While doing some research on slabjacking we found that there is a new alternative to raise sunken concrete. While traditional slabjacking, also known as mudjacking, has been utilized for decades, there is now a less labor intensive way to raise sunken concrete.
If garage floors have been properly prepared then floor coverings can be installed over them. The garage floor must be clean of dust, dirt, oils, sealers, and any other debris that will keep the covering from bonding prior to installing a garage floor covering.
Are you considering stained concrete and have some questions about it? Well, you’re not alone. Here are some frequently asked questions about staining concrete.
Is your concrete sinking into the ground? If so, then it’s likely that the slab was installed on dirt that was not compacted properly. Other possibilities are sub-surface erosion and shrinking soils. If you are lucky enough to have a local slabjacking business in your area then the concrete should be able to be repaired instead of replaced.