Acetone Dye vs Acid Stain

When it comes to choosing concrete colors, there are a wide range of hues and shades available in both acid stains and acetone dyes. However, it is important to understand the differences between these two options in order to choose the best coloring for your decorative concrete projects. Acid stains, which are a combination of … Read more

Contractor Tools Every Handy Man Should Have

If you consider yourself a handyman, you have to be able to rise to the occasion. Handymen can fix most things and they don’t require a whole team of people to complete these tasks. Part of this means having the right selection of tools. General contractors fall into the same category. Handymen and contractor tools … Read more

How to Cure Concrete

Curing Concrete and Protecting your Slab Curing your concrete slab is one of the best ways you can preserve the integrity of the cement and reduce the likelihood of cracks. In other words, curing will have a major impact on your final product. Uncured slabs of concrete will likely develop a pattern of fine cracks, … Read more

How to Prepare Your Site and Soil Before Pouring Concrete

Whether you are pouring a patio, a base for a shed, or some other concrete project, the most important steps happen way before the concrete truck arrives. Read on to learn how to prepare your space for pouring concrete. Preparing the Soil for Concrete The soil you build your concrete pad on needs to be compact … Read more

Contracts and Forms For a Concrete Business

Please take advantage of some pre written forms and documents for your decorative concrete business. CI Color On Existing Proposal CI Employee Time Sheet CI Expense Report CI In Lieu of Sample Agreement CI Job Completion Sign Off Sheet CI Job Information Sheet CI Maintenance Spec CI Project Summary Sheet CI Request for Payment CI … Read more

Options for Green Concrete Sealers

No matter where your concrete is, you should use a sealer to protect it from all the wear and tear and spills that it goes through on a regular basis. Of course, if you have a stained concrete floor, a sealer becomes even more important. And if the floor in question is a patio outside, … Read more