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When it comes to choosing new flooring systems for industrial use, garage floor coating, or any other concrete surfaces, resinous floor coatings truly stand out from other flooring options for many reasons. Resinous flooring is highly durable, customizable, sustainable, and decorative for any surface. What’s most appealing is it’s resistance to high levels of wear […]
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We love working with our team, and we love working with concrete. So when one of our very own needed some concrete resurfacing, we jumped on the opportunity! Our General Manager, Megan Vaughan, needed her driveway in Magnolia Green resurfaced. The Inside Job in Magnolia Green The Details Megan’s driveway was crumbling… (the industry term […]
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We love to work on big projects all over the Virginia/DC/Maryland/North Carolina area… but we’re especially excited when we get to take on projects in our home town of Richmond! Concreate, Inc was honored for the opportunity to work on one of Richmond’s most historic landmarks… The Richmond Main Street Station! The Richmond Main Street […]
Read MorePolished Concrete: Realistic Expectations and A World of Possibilities Polished concrete is cost effective, environmentally healthy and extremely durable. The flexibility of it goes beyond what people have ever imagined. There is a catch though. It is very important to hire professionals when pouring the concrete. It is this first step that will pave the […]
Read MoreShyndigz Dessert Only Restaurant I have a love-hate relationship with Shyndigz. I am sure I am not alone. Once upon a time my roommate brought home Peanut Butter Pie, Key Lime Pie, and Salted Chocolate Caramel Cake. I tried a bite of each one and closed the refrigerator door. They’re not yours I thought. I […]
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Diamonds and Polished Concrete Insights into choosing the right tools for your polished concrete floor. Using real diamonds during the grinding process is one of the most important aspects of your polished concrete floors unique stone like appearances, high light reflectivity and low annual maintenance costs. It is so important to know the appropriate grit […]
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A quick note explaining the difference between wet and dry methods to polishing concrete. The wet polishing process uses water to cool the diamond abrasives and eliminate dust that naturally occurs during the grinding process. Water reduces friction and acts as a lubricant so it increases the life of the polishing abrasives, particularly the resin-bonded […]
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How to Prepare a Good Floor Foundation for New Floors I know that sounds like a mouthful, but if you are putting down new floors, this step is a crucial part of the process. Whether you are putting down new wood floors, tile, epoxy, laminate, carpet or polished concrete your slab needs to be prepped. […]
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Blue Ridge Cyclery I had a boyfriend once that called me a city girl all the time. I’m not sure what that means but I think it might not be a positive label for me and is not what I would call myself now a days. As I’m sitting in Costa Rica with my feet […]
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Cracks in Concrete Slabs Read on to find out how to fix cracks in your concrete with ACT 2170. Crack Checklist: Identify whether crack is dynamic or static; Always make sure that crack or joint is properly cleaned out; Always make sure that the side-walls are coated with the ACT 2170® System; Click the […]
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