Decorative Concrete
- Stamped Overlays ($6-10 sq.ft.)
- Rubber imprinting tool stamps are impressed into thin pre-mixed concrete overlay material to create natural stone or brick textures. These rubber imprinting tools are manufactured from molds created from authentic stone or wood. Release agents are used to help release the stamps from the concrete without sticking. Release agents come in either a liquid or powder form.
- Acid Staining ($3-6 sq.ft.)
- Acid staining is not a dyeing or pigment-based coloring system, but a chemical reaction. A mixture of water, salts and acid is applied to the concrete surface and later neutralized by a basic solution of ammonia and water or baking soda (less likely to cause whiting later). This chemical reaction with the existing minerals in the concrete creates new colors on the concrete surface. Due to inconsistencies in the surface of concrete, acid staining creates a variegated or mottled appearance that is unique to each slab.
- Water Based Staining ($3-6 sq.ft.)
- Water Based Stains are similar to acid based stains in the sense that one can still achieve a translucent look like acid; some stains are able to achieve an opaque color and/or a translucent effect. The main difference is that acid stains react to the concrete and change the physical make up of the concrete material, whereas water based stains are more of a “coating” that bonds with the concrete. There are many variations of water based stains that have come into the decorative concrete industry that perform in a number of different ways. Some are polymer based, acrylic and epoxy.
Concrete Restoration
- Polymer Cement Overlays / Resurfacing ($3-5 sq.ft.)
- Polymer cement overlays, consisting of a proprietary blend of Portland cements, various aggregates and polymer resins, were introduced over 20 years ago. The purpose of adding a polymer resin to the cement and aggregate is to greatly increase the performance characteristics and versatility of conventional cements, mortars and concrete materials. Unlike conventional cement and concrete mixes, polymer cement overlays can be applied thinly or thickly without fear of delamination or typical product failure. In addition, polymer cement overlays are much more resistant to damage from salt, petrochemicals, UV, harsh weather conditions and traffic wearing.Originally intended for use as a thin surface restoration material for concrete substrates, polymer cement overlays were introduced into the architectural concrete and commercial flooring industries in the early 80s. Subsequently, its use in these industries has become standard. Polymer cement overlays are regarded as economical in providing long term, durable renovation without the need for costly and continuous repairs associated with deteriorating concrete surfaces.
Concrete Cleaning
- Heated Pressure Washing ($.95-2.00 sq.ft. / 200 sq.ft. min.)
- Concrete cleaning is one of the most tedious jobs. As concrete is porous, the dirt and debris beds deep into the surface and makes it hard to remove it. Thus, scrubbing the concrete driveway is not only time-consuming but also physically exhausting. The super heated water or steam used in hot washer can easily remove grease. It makes the area safer and cleaner. The hot water softens the grease and the water pressure washes it off easily.
Landscaping
- Landscape Design
- The design and installation with a flair for creating the fine art of custom luxury landscape design