by Sledge Concrete Coatings | Dec 1, 2014 | Acid Stain, Blog
Acid stains are actually a combination of numerous materials, and when the acid stain is correctly used on concrete, a permanent color will be left on its surface. In essence, the result is due to a chemical reaction with the concrete. Learn more about acid stained...
by Sledge Concrete Coatings | Nov 29, 2014 | Blog, Concrete Coatings
photo credit: Fougeron Architecture FAIA The shine on a polished concrete floor can last for up to 15 years. After this time, you can redo the process, which will not be as lengthy a project as it was first time around. Typically, it will only take a few resin steps...
by Sledge Concrete Coatings | Nov 26, 2014 | Blog, Concrete Coatings
photo credit: CTA Architects Engineers Your polished concrete floor will have a hardness and density unlike any other floor of its kind. If you properly care for your floor, it can last a lifetime. However, you will need to maintain the floor in order to ensure...
by Sledge Concrete Coatings | Nov 23, 2014 | Blog, Concrete Coatings
photo credit: Christopher Simmonds Architect This is a common misconception since the shine makes the floor appear slippery. In reality, mechanically grinding the floor gets rid of high and low spots, which makes the surface less slippery than a VCT tile floor....
by Sledge Concrete Coatings | Nov 20, 2014 | Blog, Concrete Coatings
photo credit: emily jagoda We do not recommend using polished concrete with a high sheen outdoors, but low-sheen and matte are fine for exterior use. There are a host of other concrete applications that can be used outdoors as well, including saw cuts and exposed...
by Sledge Concrete Coatings | Nov 20, 2014 | Blog, Concrete Coatings
photo credit: houzz.com – Traditional Pool In a word, no. Cool deck is everything you need in a pool deck coating. It is easy to apply, as you can use normal paint equipment and it’s environmentally friendly. It can be used to repair damaged concrete and is...
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