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’.
It is critical to waterproof the basement of homes. Beside burning down, one of the worst things that can happen to your home is having foundation problems. Your home’s foundation is was is literally supporting your home and keeping it in place, transferring the dead loads and live loads into the ground.
When building a new home, it can be easy to put the basement planning on the back burner. Often basements aren’t finished until some time after the family has moved in. The truth is that the basement can be a great family or entertaining space!