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Entries Tagged as 'Steps & Walkways'

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

Concrete Steps, Stairs, and Walkways – The Option with Style

September 27th, 2010 · No Comments

There are many building options to make decisions about while in the middle of a construction or landscaping project. Concrete has become such a versatile building material in the last 10 years, that even concrete steps, stairs, and walkways can be styled to fit any aesthetic you can imagine.

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Tags: Exterior Concrete · Steps & Walkways

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 Steps, Stairs, and Walkways

November 13th, 2009 · No Comments

Concrete is a material that can be used to add style and expression to any property. Concrete is mainly used as an exterior substance for building and designing, and it is affordable for the average homeowner. Steps, walkways, and staircases can all be constructed from concrete because concrete is a substance that conforms to any figure or structure. Concrete is also weather-proof, which allows it to be used anywhere. Practically any design can be constructed into a physical structure made of concrete, especially walkways and steps.

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Tags: Exterior Concrete · Steps & Walkways