November 22, 2021 7:12 pm
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Polished concrete is a durable, attractive and easy-to-clean flooring solution—but what if you want to take your concrete floors to the next level? Stamped concrete logos for sports fans in Crivitz, WI are an excellent choice whether you’re a fan of the Packers or the world champion Bucks. Adding a bright, colorful logo is a bold expression of who you support and can be a great addition to offices, warehouses and more. Let’s look at how to go about getting custom logos for stamped concrete. Branding As a business owner, you know how important branding is. Whether it’s endorsing a team associated with your business or adding your company’s logo, you can enhance your standing and reinforce your identity with... View Article
November 8, 2021 5:05 pm
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Portable cement mixers have made it easy for any homeowner to take on a DIY concrete project without wasting time mixing concrete by hand. They’re also inexpensive to rent, which is a big plus for anyone on a budget. While you don’t need to be a professional to understand how to use a concrete mixer, you’ll want to follow some basic tips to ensure the job is done right. Keep reading to learn our home improvement tips with concrete mixing: Wear protective gear: Our first tip is to always wear protective equipment while mixing and pouring concrete. This includes goggles, work gloves, steel-toed boots and a respirator. You’ll also want to wear pants and a long-sleeved shirt. Prepare the site:... View Article
October 25, 2021 5:05 pm
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Homeowners across the country have said goodbye to their drab, gray concrete and hello to unique, colored concrete. Concrete can now come in a wide variety of colors to complement your home’s color or even the flowers surrounding your driveway or patio. Many of our customers shy away from colored concrete because they’re afraid of a high price tag—but that doesn’t have to be the case. Continue reading to learn some cheap ways to color concrete on your own: Liquid colorants: The first tip is to use inexpensive liquid colorant to dye your concrete. A 10-ounce bottle costs as little as $5 and can tint an 80-pound bag of concrete. Simply add the colors in the mixer after the aggregate and... View Article
October 7, 2021 4:58 am
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Whether you’re pouring a foundation, a driveway or any other concrete surface, curing is an essential step in the process. When done the right way, cured concrete is as strong and durable as possible. While the curing process is usually straightforward—all you really have to do is wait—there are weather factors to consider with concrete curing. Here’s a basic guide covering the effects of weather on concrete. Cold weather Curing concrete in cold weather can be tricky. You still need to wait for concrete to dry, but you need to keep it from freezing as you wait. One of the worst effects of weather on concrete is freezing—it severely weakens the concrete. Whenever ambient temperatures get below freezing, it immediately... View Article
September 23, 2021 4:58 am
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Wondering if you should invest in an epoxy coating for your garage’s concrete flooring? While coating a concrete garage floor protects the surface and makes it easier to clean, not all coatings are created equal, and epoxy isn’t necessarily the best option. Here are the truths about concrete and epoxy that you need to know. Poor adhesion Homeowners who invest in epoxy coatings for their garage flooring are in for a surprise in the not-so-distant future. Epoxy and concrete garage flooring simply don’t mix. While it has far stronger adhesion to concrete surfaces when compared to paint, compared to polyurea, there’s a world of difference. Epoxy coatings have weak adhesion. Polyurea has a 15-year warranty against chipping, peeling and delamination,... View Article
