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How Concrete Countertops are Constructed

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Concrete countertops are an option more and more homeowners are choosing to go with.  Concrete offers a versatility not found in any other solid surface countertop. 

Concrete countertops are constructed in one of two ways: pour in place or pre-cast offsite in a shop.  Your concrete contractor will determine which method is best for your particular application.  Pour in place allows custom edges, curved radiuses and other challenging design elements to be accomplished.  Pre-casting the countertop in a shop provides a controlled environment while the product is curing and being sealed. 

A countertop fashioned from concrete will contain additives such as acrylic or polymers to add strength and durability to the structure.  Concrete countertops are always sealed, giving a high shine and preventing staining.  Some sealants, such as wax, must be reapplied at regular intervals to maintain the finish.  Other sealants are longer lasting and give a higher shine factor. 

Color and designs are also available options when opting for a concrete countertop.  Stencils, dyes and edge treatments combine to create a countertop that is completely unique.

Sundek Leading the Way in Stamped Concrete

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Stamped concrete by Sundek is the most versatile and economical solution for patios, interior flooring, walkways and other hardscapes. Sundek is the leading manufacturer of stamping products, these products are only installed by authorized and trained Sundek installers. This guarantees continuity and the level of quality Sundek's customers have come to expect.

SunStamp is the premiere Sundek stamping system. It combines custom, unique stamps with hand embossing and staining/glazing, to create an individualized look that is not possible with stamping alone. Old world designs that are rich in both texture and color come alive with Sundek's products.

Patio Resurfacing Professional in Austin

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Austin patios take a beating with our intense heat, pounding rains and extreme sunshine.  Unsealed concrete is susceptible to cracking and staining.  Patios that were poured without proper ground preparation can sink or shift.  If your patio is showing the signs of wear and tear call Concrete Coatings of Austin.  CCA is an authorized Sundek installer with decades of experience in the Austin area with patio resurfacing.  CCA can shore up patios that have lost their footing, resurface and restore patios that have cracked or are stained.  Using Sundek's revolutionary products CCA will give you a patio you can be proud of.  Stamping, scoring, staining and sealing produces a patio that is not only beautiful, but durable.  Giving you years to enjoy Austin's outdoor environment.  When you are looking for a patio resurfacing professional in Austin look no further than Concrete Coatings of Austin.

Concrete Repair in Round Rock

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Is your driveway, patio or walkway an embarrassing mess of cracked, broken or sinking concrete?  Concrete Coatings of Austin, a Sundek authorized installer, can fix it.  Transform your ugly concrete into a beautiful work of art worthy to be called part of your home.  CCA can repair that broken concrete using Sundek's amazing products, breathing new life into something you thought was unrepairable.  Concrete restoration is available throughout the Austin area, including Round Rock, Pflugerville, Hutto, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Lakeway and Westlake. 

Before you go to the expense of ripping out and replacing any concrete give Concrete Coatings of Austin a call for concrete repair.  They can save you both time and money, avoiding headaches with less reputable installers.  They will work with you to design a solution that is both affordable, durable and attractive.  Your renewed and repaired concrete will give you years of easy maintenance enjoyment.

Concrete Staining, Sealing and Repairs from Bakersfield to Fresno

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California Surface Solutions provides concrete staining, sealing and repairs from Bakersfield to Fresno.  Their quality craftsmen can repair any concrete surface, restoring it or resurfacing it to become the work of art you desire.  Patios, walls, walkways, driveways, interior floors, you name it, if its concrete they can take care of it.

Patios are often in need of surface restoration.  Cracks develop, such as the patio in the top photo on the left.  California Surface Solutions resurfaced this patio to better than new.  The rich texture and clarity of the color in the bottom left photo illustrates the level of quality service they provide to their customers, from Bakersfield to Fresno and everywhere in between.

Look to Calfornia Surface Solutions for your new concrete construction needs as well.  Whether it is for interior concrete flooring, a patio or other exterior concrete project, they are ready to provide stamping, scoring, staining and polishing of any decorative concrete project.

Concrete staining, sealing and repairs are innovative ways to alter your decor and the feel of your home in an economical, durable and aesthetically pleasing manner.

Stamped Concrete by Sundek

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Stamped concrete by Sundek is the most versatile and economical solution for patios, interior flooring, walkways and other hardscapes.  Sundek is the leading manufacturer of stamping products, these products are only installed by authorized and trained Sundek installers.  This guarantees continuity and the level of quality Sundek's customers have come to expect.

SunStamp is the premiere Sundek stamping system.  It combines custom, unique stamps with hand embossing and staining/glazing, to create an individualized look that is not possible with stamping alone.  Old world designs that are rich in both texture and color come alive with Sundek's products. 

Commercial and Residential Concrete Designer in Austin

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Concrete Coatings of Austin is the premiere commercial and residential concrete designer in Austin.  CCA is an authorized Sundek installer, with years of artisan training in crafting exquisite decorative concrete.  Whether the application is a commercial paving project or the interior floors of a custom home, count on CCA to provide exemplary customer service, a durable and affordable product and to stand by the product they sell. 

Design options are limited only by imagination.  Today's decorative concrete products come in an array of colors, styles and textures.  Combining special effects, such as scoring, stamping and stenciling, CCA can create the look that is uniquely yours.  L

Commercial and residential concrete customers in the Austin area need to look no further than Concrete Coatings of Austin.

Decorative Concrete Options are Limitless with Sundek

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Sundek manufacturing offers limitless design options for decorative concrete.  Both commercial and residential applications can utilize Sundek's advanced products to attain the color, texture and style of floor finishes for a fraction of the cost of other applications. 

Rich colors stimulate the senses, textures that mimic natural stone and shine that never fades are all possible with Sundek's award winning concrete finishing line of products.  Acid stains permeate the concrete creating a depth of color that is unmatched in surface dyes.  Contractors, consumers and designers choose Sundek stains and glazes to achieve lasting results that they can be proud of.

Commercial Concrete Resurfacing Expert in Austin

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Concrete Coatings of Austin, an authorized Sundek installer, resurfaces commercial concrete in and around the greater Austin area.  CCA can turn a worn, dirty and unattractive slab of concrete and turn it into a hardscape that reflects your brand.  Cosmetically appealling hardscapes add a dimension to commercial properties that is pleasing to the eye.  Drawing customers, clients and happy employees with aethestically pleasing paved areas is key in the commercial industry. 

Resurfacing concrete is an affordable and durable solution to curing your pavement woes.  It is hands down the most economical solution as opposed to repaving.  CCA can resurface your concrete in an endless assortment of design options that coordinates perfectly with your brand projection.

Amazing Outdoor Kitchens

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An outdoor kitchen is a beautiful and functional addition to any home.  Making an extension of your living and entertaining space improves the value of your home and the quality of your time spent there.  Imagine warm summer days spent grilling in your outdoor kitchen, serving steaks on the patio with family and friends.  Your enjoyment doesn't end when summer does though, adding a firepit or fireplace to your outdoor kitchen means you can enjoy year round.  Sipping hot cocoa and roasting marshmallows on a crisp fall night, it doesn't get much better than that.

The Stamp Store carries the products, and offers the training, to make your dream a realtiy.  With their industry first, EnCOUNTER concrete countertop system, and with vertical thin wall application systems, building an amazing outdoor kitchen is easier, and more affordable, than ever before.