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Stained Concrete Floors – Top 10 Benefits

Stained Concrete Floors – Top 10 Benefits

It’s no wonder that every store you walk into these days has some type of stained concrete floor under your feet.  More and more homeowners are seeing the benefits of stained concrete too.  Here are just a few of the top 10 reasons why stained concrete may also be the right choice for you:
1. Pricing [...]

How To Clean and Maintain Granite Countertops

How To Clean and Maintain Granite Countertops

Granite countertops and easy to maintain and keep beautiful.  But they can dull over time if you use the wrong products for cleaning and maintenance.

Do not use products containing soap, chemicals or window cleaners to clean your granite.
It is best to use a pH neutral or slightly alkaline product.
Granite countertops may need to be sealed
You [...]

What Is Acid Stain Concrete?

What Is Acid Stain Concrete?

Acid staining concrete is the process of applying colored stain to new or old concrete.  The “acid” part of the stain is actually metallic salts that react with the lime content in concrete.  Once there is a chemical reaction between the acid stain and the lime in the concrete, the stain becomes a permanent bond [...]

Decorative Concrete for Restaurants and Retail Stores

Why install Decorative Concrete in your restaurant, retail store or hair salon?  The answer is simple.  No other type of flooring can match the durability and flexibility of decorative concrete.  Decorative Concrete is available in unlimited colors, patterns and textures.  It is easy to clean, maintain and resurface.  All of these qualities will add value [...]

What Is Natural Stone Restoration?

Natural stone such as marble, granite, slate, travertine, limestone and flagstone eventually become worn, dirty or stained and restoration is the process or returning the stone to the state in which it was installed. It may also entail the altering of the stone’s original factory finish to match a desired finish of the installation’s owner [...]

Why Is Decorative Concrete A Green Alternative?

Decorative Concrete provides a healthy alternative to other types of floor coverings because it does not contain organic materials that can mold or mildew.  Elminating carpet that can harbor animal dander and dust mites is a good choice for people with asthma or allergies.  Synthetic materials such as vinyl, carpet and laminate woods outgas, even [...]