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Decorative Concrete Techniques can be applied to existing or new concrete slabs. The resulting finishes can last the lifetime of the concrete, and are durable, sanitary, and easy to maintain.
Dazzling transformations can happen wherever a concrete slab is laid:
| Dining Rooms |
Bathrooms |
Pool Decks |
| Basements |
Garages |
Kitchens |
| Lobbies |
Show Rooms |
Restaurants/Bars |
| Driveways |
Walkways |
Countertops |
Below are brief descriptions of several techniques used in creating decorative concrete surfaces. None of the materials listed below are paints, which have a much shorter expected lifespan. Except as noted, the treatments become permanent elements of the concrete slab:
Acid Staining The most versatileform of creating decorative concrete, special stains are formulated to chemically react with the concrete's lime content and bond color into the concrete surface. The results are not always predictable due to lime leaching, weathering, surface texture, or exposure to other chemicals, and results may vary widely from project to project. The full depth of color may not become apparent until polish is applied to the surface.
Saw Cutting To create geometric designs and patterns professionals create a series of shallow-cuts in existing concrete surfaces to suggest tile grout lines or separate colors.
Overlay Material To flatten an irregular surface, or add pattern stamping professionals lay a thin layer of cementitious material over the existing concrete floors.
Sealing and Polishing The final step in the decorative concrete process, sealers and waxes are applied to waterproof and protect treated concrete surfaces. Polishing colored concrete with special machinery intensifies the hue and add gloss and bring out the out the depth and luster of treated floors.
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