This step-by-step guide is for new garage floors or garage floors that have never been sealed. If your garage floor has ever had an existing sealer applied, then read our article on How to Re-Seal Your Garage Floor. Step 1: Allow the Concrete to Cure Freshly poured concrete needs to cure for a period of…
DetailsThis step-by-step guide will walk you through the steps needed to properly stain and seal interior decorative concrete floors. Follow each of these steps for optimum results. Step 1: Allow the Concrete to Cure Freshly poured concrete needs to cure for a period of four to six weeks prior to being stained and sealed. Failure…
DetailsBrick patios create a wonderful area of the home for relaxation and entertainment. Unlike wooden decks, they are considered to be maintenance free. But are they really? The simple answer is no. Although brick patios don’t require the annual cleaning and staining that a wood deck often does, patios that are left uncared for can…
DetailsEfflorescence is a crystalline deposit of water-soluble salts (usually white) on the surface of masonry. All masonry materials are susceptible to efflorescence. In a chemical analysis, water-soluble salts consisting of only a few tenths of one percent is sufficient to cause efflorescence on a masonry surface. The amount and character of salts of the deposits can…
DetailsIf your stamped concrete patio needs to be re-sealed, and the concrete stain is still in good condition, then applying another coat of sealer will keep it protected and prevent color fading and an uneven appearance. Re-sealing stamped concrete patios can be accomplished in five simple steps. Step 1: Wash the Surface Concrete surfaces need to…
DetailsIf your garage floor has ever had an existing sealer applied, then this article will help you successfully re-seal your garage floor. Step 1: Clean the Surface When the surface of the garage begins to exhibit a dull or uneven appearance, apply a single maintenance coat of sealer. When applying a maintenance coat, clean the…
DetailsIf you’re applying a sealer to your garage floor, use caution; sealed surfaces will become slippery when wet. A non-skid effect can be achieved by broadcasting silica sand or plastic chips over the surface while the sealer is still wet. Below is an article on making concrete slip resistant from the Concrete Network – Making Concrete…
DetailsWhen my neighbor first decided to install a paver-block patio in the back of his home, he chose paver stones for several good reasons: he thought they would last longer than other materials like wood or poured concrete, they have a really “rich” elegant look to them, and most of all, he thought that they would be maintenance free. Well, he almost had it right. They do look great and they’re incredibly durable, but it wasn’t long before he learned that they aren’t completely maintenance free.
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