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Common Concrete Project Mistakes (and how to avoid them)

Concrete pouring is often considered to be one of the most dangerous and concerning aspects of the construction industry. Because time is often limited during construction projects, it puts a stress factor onto the completion of concrete work, which really needs a suitable amount of time taken to be completed successfully. Workers are often rushed […]

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Why Your Business Needs an Anti-Slip Floor Treatment

Whether it’s a restaurant kitchen, cafe, hotel spa treatment room, or commercial property, you must consider your staff and your customers when it comes to the choices you make about flooring. An anti-slip concrete floor treatment can make your floor more slip resistant when wet, without subtracting from the look and aesthetics of the flooring […]

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Get the Industrial Look in Your Home Now

The industrial trend is one of the most popular interior design trends right now. Characterised by raw elements with a rough ‘warehouse’ look, the industrial trend is all about embracing matte surfaces, exposed beams, and creating a sense of incompletion in the design. You’ll often find that the central focus of industrially inspired spaces are […]

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50 Outdoor Spaces to Inspire

Need some inspiration for your outdoor space? Check out these seriously impressive outdoor rooms we’re coveting right now. This contemporary New York patio space is simple and chic. By using creative lighting solutions they’ve created several break out areas in the one outdoor patio area making this space perfect for evening barbecues and backyard cocktail […]

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Uses for Epoxy Resin We Bet You Didn’t Know About

Epoxy resin has come a long way from its original formula. Today you can purchase epoxy adhesives in hardware store everywhere, and epoxy resin is now widely used for coatings on floors and as a binder for counter tops. Today, there are many uses for epoxy resins by the average person as well. Here we’ll […]

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Top Tips on How to Clean Your Concrete Floor

Concrete floors are becoming a popular choice due to their fashionable and decorative yet durable nature. However, over time they can accumulate dirt and grime. As this happens slowly, it’s often hard to notice how dirty your floor has actually become, but a good clean will bring it back to its former glory.

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Top 23 Stamped Concrete Designs

Stamped concrete is also referred to as textured concrete or imprinted concrete. It replicates other surfaces such as stone, tile, brick or even wood. It is commonly used to add an aesthetic dimension to driveways, courtyards, and a variety of other spaces. Here we will show you the top 23 applications of stamped concrete:

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The 10 Blogs Every DIYer Should Read When Using Concrete

Concrete is an extremely versatile product and while it’s used in big projects and buildings, it can also be used as part of a DIY project to inject life, personality and style into the home. When used for flooring, patios, driveways and walls, there are virtually no limitations for design. Concrete can be polished, acid-stained, […]

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20 Tools You Can’t Do Without When Tackling DIY Decorative Concrete

There are some household jobs you should never do yourself – plumbing repairs, electrical wiring, asbestos removal, roofing and gas appliance installations spring to mind. Certain jobs done unprofessionally can be disastrous, not to mention downright dangerous! Thankfully, there are many household jobs you can do yourself and decorative concreting is one of them.

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Resealing an Existing Driveway

A good sealer can help rejuvenate a tired looking driveway or will keep it looking great for longer. Whether it’s grey, coloured or patterned concrete, sealing after the concrete has cured is strongly recommended and for the best results, sealing should take place every few years. Think of sealing as applying a layer of wax […]

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