Concrete’s internal beauty shows through with an Exposed Aggregate Concrete Finish. Exposed Aggregate Concrete is a commonly used method of creating a designer, decorative and classic finish around a pool deck, on driveways, patios and walkways. There are a few different ways of creating an exposed aggregate finish in concrete. The 3 most common ways … Read more
GFRC, the acronym for “Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete,” is an innovative type of concrete used for a variety of applications. Along with some of the more conventional uses, experts utilize this concrete for an array of highly creative concrete products. As you can see below, GFRC offers tremendous benefits not provided by traditional concrete. Diversity … Read more
Using Recycled Glass in Concrete Conventional concrete aggregate consists of sand (fine aggregate) and various sizes and shapes of gravel or stones. However, there is a growing interest in substituting alternative aggregate materials, largely as a potential use for recycled materials. While there is significant research on many different materials for aggregate substitutes (such as granulated … Read more
Can decorative concrete be applied over a wood substrate? So you love the concept of decorative concrete but have an existing wood floor or already have planned on building with a wood floor substrate. No problem! The concept of using concrete overtop of a wood substrate is really not new. If you think of it … Read more
For unique and beautiful patterns, seamless textured concrete skins are incredible. They produce outstanding results while being an extremely easy method of transforming the aesthetics of pool decks, patios, walkways, driveways, and more. For new concrete, a seamless stamp pattern adds subtle texture. These skins, also known as seamless stamps, create the look of stone … Read more
What many home and business owners love about decorative concrete is the fact that it is so versatile and easy to customize. Using Concrete and Fiber Optics Together Many people mistakenly assume that concrete is a drab and boring material to work with. While it may be true that plain concrete is gray and dull, … Read more
