Category Archives: Concrete Tutorials

How to Repair a Basement Leak in Your Concrete Foundation

Your home or business has, unfortunately, begun leaking.  Perhaps there was recent flooding in the area.  Perhaps the winter snow is melting.  Or, maybe you really have no idea why the heck there is any leaking at all – there … Continue reading

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Advantages To Concrete Staining – How to Properly Stain Concrete

Applying concrete stain is not difficult and can transform unsightly old gray surfaces and make them into a pleasing work of art. Concrete staining is a more viable, long term solution over your floors than paint or concrete epoxy, and … Continue reading

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How to Polish Your Concrete Floor

Why Should You Polish Your Concrete Driveway? You’ve been on the fence and have somewhat been thinking about polishing the concrete flooring in your home or business.  Today, we would like to show you why it’s time to jump off … Continue reading

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Acid Etching of Concrete to Prepare Concrete Surfaces

Acid etching is the process of applying an acid solution to a concrete surface, allowing the acid to react with and ‘etch’ the concrete. Acid Etching of concrete is a method for commercial concrete surface preparation that will remove most … Continue reading

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The Importance of Concrete Cleaning and Steps To Properly Clean Concrete

Concrete Cleaning is a task that is not difficult if you follow these simple steps. A concrete surface is like any other surface; eventually it’s going to get dirty. And since concrete tend to be outdoors or in garages, it … Continue reading

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How to Successfully Build and Install a Concrete Counter Top

As an adventurous type, you’re the type of individual who’s excited to learn new things and take on new challenges.  You’re pretty handy on your own, so you’ve decided to take on the task of building and installing a concrete counter top. … Continue reading

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Home Concrete Staining Basics

Many homes have large, unfinished basements and enclosed garages with standard concrete floors. Design trends have been incorporating fixing up existing concrete with acid stains, rather than trying to hide the floor with carpet or wood. Basics of Acid Concrete … Continue reading

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How do you Build an ADA-Compliant Concrete Wheelchair Ramp?

The Americans with Disabilities act, signed into law in 1990 by President George Bush, Sr., was created in order to protect the civil rights of people with disabilities, allowing them to remain a part of mainstream society.  A part of … Continue reading

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How to Repair Cracks in Concrete Walls

Repairing a crack in a concrete wall requires a clean surface area and a repair mixture of Portland Cement. If you do it yourself, the cost will be lower and you will have the satisfaction of doing a job yourself. … Continue reading

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How You can Fix a Concrete Garden Statue or Birdbath

Ever wonder how to repair that old leaking birdbath in your back yard? I’m sure the birds would appreciate it if their bath actually held bathing water for more than an hour. Or perhaps your favorite concrete garden gnome is … Continue reading

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