Color may be added to concrete by adding pigments-before or after concrete is place-and using white cement rather than conventional gray cement, by using chemical stains, or by exposing colorful aggregates at the surface. Textured finishes can vary from a smooth polish to the roughness of gravel. Geometric patterns can be scored, stamped, rolled, or inlaid into the concrete to resemble stone, brick or tile paving.

XYPEX is designed to penetrate and react with the mineral constituents of cement-based materials. It can be applied on concrete, concrete-block, cement stucco or the mortar between bricks.

Yes, anywhere tile can go, decorative concrete can go. Our decorative concrete surfaces decorative concrete flooring is an extremely versatile flooring system. It can be applied on any floor in the house because of its lightweight properties and durability. The biggest problem with high-end flooring is that most clients will purchase what they can afford, not what they really want. The versatility of our decorative concrete texturing allows our clients to get what they really want.

Life is too short to live with plain white walls! A decorative finish adds interest and beauty to any space. It enhances your decor and can even hide flaws in your walls. Clients with children and pets often comment how much less they see fingerprints and scuff marks on their walls after they've had a decorative treatment applied on them.

Many landscape architects like the organic, rough-textured look of plain pervious concrete. But for installers who want to enhance the aesthetics, there are several options. Integral coloring agents can be added to the concrete before its placed. Or water-based concrete stains can be sprayed onto the surface after installation. (Dont use solvent-based coatings or sealers because they can clog the voids in the pavement.

In areas of the country that are subjected to freezing and thawing the concrete should be air-entrained to resist flaking and scaling of the surface. If air-entrained concrete is not used, there will be subsequent damage to the surface. The water/cement ratio should be as low as possible to improve durability of the surface. Too much water in the mix will produce a weaker, less durable concrete that will contribute to early flaking and spalling of the surface.

Designing low permeability concrete, utilization of low alkali cement, proper curing, and reductions of water flow to the concrete surface will minimize the potential for efflorescence. In addition, the use of a damp proofing product such as Darapel can help reduce the incidence of effloresence.

This tool is primary designed for paint removal on painted wood surfaces. Infrared heat heats the mass of the material behind the paint. Marble, brick and concrete tend to dissipate the heat. It will also take longer time to scrape off the paint on these surfaces. Scrapers will become dull relatively quickly. Areas hard to reach with a scraper will also be difficult. This is not an ideal tool for this type of application but can be somewhat helpful.

Because of how the material is produced, the material can dissipate the heat a lot quicker, making the surface cooler.

Typically, White, Natural, Oak, Cherry and Black. Please refer to Model & Color Code on the Product pages.

Our products can be used on virtually any paintable surface, including wood, plaster, ceramic, cloth, paper, metal, concrete, plastic, glass, etc. If you can paint it, you can use Sophisticated Finishes.

Surfaces that get lots of abrasion or exposure to fuels or solvents are not recommended for coating. Fuel tanks, kitchen sinks which get lots of use, copper counters or bars that get lots of use or abrasion are not good surfaces for coating. They can be coated however they may need touching up frequently. Hard vinyl signs and vinyl siding have successfully been refinished with EVERBRITE?. If in doubt, test a small inconspicuous area.

Depending on the degree of curve, size and shape of Dome, type of adhesive and surface, it may well be possible to have Craft design and test to meet this need. Domes?, Hibosscal?, Top Chrome Hibosscal?, FlexScript?, and LensLite? are registered trademarks of Craft Originators Inc.

Most fabrics are too porous unless the are sealed and painted. Otherwise letters can be applied to any clean non-porous surface.

JaDecor can be applied over most surfaces except wallpaper. New or existing sheetrock, plaster paneling, brick and concrete may be covered.

Although asphalt may seem to be the best choice, years have shown us that concrete actually lasts longer, will not break up in the turns and is white instead of black – making it about 40 degrees cooler in the sun. The extra heat and rough surface of asphalt can wear out a set of tires in 2 weeks during the peak season. Asphalt also must be sealed to protect it from damage by gasoline and oil.

Concrete countertops are the most unique, personal countertop option because they are made from scratch for each client. Often people think that granite is too shiny, too formal, too common. Synthetic solid surface materials look and feel like plastic. Concrete countertops, on the other hand, look natural and have character. This high-quality and hand-crafted solid surface option offers a color or visual texture that’s not available with other countertop materials.

There are some limitations to what you can resurface. If you have a driveway, don't even consider overlays because you can demolish and replace your driveway cheaper with ACDI than you can overlay. Patios, thick concrete entries, interior concrete floors and walkways are much better candidates for overlays. We only recommend stamp overlays for exterior concrete because most smooth applied overlays which are stained offer far less customer satisfaction.

Please call or email for custom requests. Over time we will be broadening the availability of finishes for each design. Some of our customers have found that different finishes, and even different designs can work well in the same room, depending on what other furnishings or perhaps picture frames are nearest to the switch. I'm so glad I found your collection of decorative switchplates. I am going to order some of the arts and craft switchplates.