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A. It increases its durability by making it more resistant to damage from freezing. ... more
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Cement is a substance made by burning a mixture of clay and limestone and it is used as an ingredient in mortar and concrete. Cement is also defined as a substance, which by hardening between two surfaces to which it adheres, binds them together. ... more
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Yes! If you are laying a new slab, there is different cement colour to choose from, which you will need to discuss with your concrete supplier. ... more
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There are numerous options available with polished concrete, including: * Colored aggregate can be applied to the concrete mix or seeded into the top layer of the mix. The polishing process will reveal these aggregate. * Integrally colored concrete ... more
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Concrete has a tough time outdoors because of a combination of frost and deicing compounds. You should start by hammering and brushing off all the loose material. Then dampen the concrete. You don't want any standing water, which would dilute the ... more
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A - Yes we do, we have different groups that are specialized in what you will need for your project, ... more
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In one word: FANTASTIC!! Acid staining gives the concrete a finish that resembles marble or granite stone. Dye stains will achieve similar effects. They create the appearance of expensive flooring at a fraction of the cost. Gorgeous interior or ... more
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No, the deepest a Tapcon® screw can be driven into concrete is 1-3/4". If the installer tries to drive the screw any deeper than this, the screw will bind up and the head will shear off. ... more
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A—The product you refer to is probably a curing agent. Its purpose is to retard the rapid evaporation of the water in the concrete through the surface. Curing is the process of setting or hardening during which the water in the mix helps the ... more
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Whatever color you add is going to blend with the color that is already there. If you simply want it darker, then you can do it. You cannot change colors, though, without removing the top half inch of concrete. If you are going to try to darken the ... more
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