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Entries Tagged as 'Patios'

Exterior Concrete Alternatives for Home and Business

August 22nd, 2011 · No Comments

Beautifully decorative exterior concrete can add curb appeal to your home or business. Your driveway is often the first thing people will see when visiting your home or office, so why not make it stand out?

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Tags: Concrete Staining · Concrete Stenciling · Decorative Concrete · Driveways · Exterior Concrete · Patios · Pools · Stamped Concrete (Imprinted/Textured) · Steps & Walkways

Exterior Stained Concrete

March 21st, 2011 · No Comments

Concrete slabs are very convenient for outdoor living, but until recently, tended to be unattractive. Design issues can now be solved with stained concrete. The stain uses a mild acid solution to etch into the surface of the concrete and react with the lime, which is natural to concrete mixtures. Once the acid does its work, the color penetrates into the surface of the concrete itself. This makes it permanent, and unlike paint, it will never chip off or fade.

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Tags: Concrete Staining · Decorative Concrete · Driveways · Exterior Concrete · Patios · Pools · Steps & Walkways

Exterior Stamped Concrete

March 7th, 2011 · No Comments

Concrete offers many benefits over other building materials, especially when it comes to accenting areas around your home. There is no limit to the uses for concrete, and when you choose exterior stamped concrete, you will be adding beauty and interest to your home and property.

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Tags: Decorative Concrete · Driveways · Exterior Concrete · Patios · Pools · Stamped Concrete (Imprinted/Textured) · Steps & Walkways

Benefits of Decorative Concrete Patios

July 12th, 2010 · No Comments

Looking for a new creative way to dress up your home? Why not try a new decorative concrete patio. There are many types of flooring that you could choose for your patio; but concrete will give you a longer lasting, durable result, with a variety of decorative options.

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Tags: Exterior Concrete · Patios

The Many Uses of Concrete in Your Home or Business

May 24th, 2010 · No Comments

Concrete is used to pour foundations and walls in buildings and structures around the world, which is a building material made from water, sand, gravel and cement. Approximately six billion tons of concrete are produced every year, and concrete is one of the most durable building materials ever created. Together, steel and concrete can make buildings as high as skyscrapers, but most people don’t realize the elegance and beauty of poured concrete for use around their home or business.

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Tags: Decorative Concrete · Driveways · Exterior Concrete · Patios · Pools · Stamped Concrete (Imprinted/Textured) · Steps & Walkways

Benefits of Concrete Patios

October 12th, 2009 · No Comments

An exterior concrete patio is a wonderful extension of the home which is brought outdoors. A patio can be built around a pool, or as a place for seating, tables, and an outdoor grill for the whole family to enjoy. And concrete is one of the best construction materials to build a patio with because it’s affordable, low maintenance, and visually versatile.

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Tags: Concrete Maintenance · Exterior Concrete · Patios