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Concrete flooring is quickly gaining popularity amongst home and business owners for its affordability and durability. Unfortunately, many people decide to leave the floor uncoated (bare) for cost savings or a truly industrial look and feel.  It is important to recognize that once concrete flooring is installed, it is not easily removed like other types of flooring. If you decide concrete is the right choice for your design, coating it will prevent some of the major issues bare concrete presents. Before you move forward with concrete floor installation, consider these eight issues that could make you regret your choice to...

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You’ve taken the time to invest in good concrete countertops for your kitchen or bath. But how can you clean them the most effectively and safely? Fortunately, it’s not that difficult to get your concrete counters clean. In fact, most stone surfaces are similar enough that some basic cleaning principles are the same for all of them. But first, let’s answer the immediate question: can I use granite cleaner? This is an easy one to answer: yes. A cleaner that’s designed to work on granite should be fine for concrete, but read on for some possible caveats and things to...

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The kitchen is one of the busiest rooms in most homes. It gets the most use and the most traffic, so it only makes sense to give it the beauty and durability that it deserves. If you’re considering a face-lift for your kitchen and you’re curious about concrete countertops, look no further. Let’s break down the key differences between pre-cast and cast-in-place concrete countertops. Pre-Cast Concrete Countertops Pre-cast means that the countertop was poured into a mold before being placed on top of your kitchen cabinets. It entails measuring your space, building a mold, and installing the concrete once it’s...

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After spending the money to get a fancy stone countertop in your kitchen, the last thing you want to have happen is a crack in the surface. Disaster! What can you do to avoid it? Unfortunately, some cracking is almost inevitable. Or put more accurately: some change in the material is going to be inevitable, just like the way wood can warp with time. Rather than curse the mutating qualities of natural materials, you can follow some basic steps to minimize any cracks in the stone and make sure your countertops last a good long time. Rodding It’s worth looking...

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Homeowners with stone flooring undoubtedly love the durability and beauty that natural stone has to offer. But stone floors do not come without maintenance. Let’s take a look at some of the most common damage to stone flooring, how it occurs, and how to avoid it. Stains Stains on your beautiful stone floor can happen quickly if you’re not careful. Here are a few different types of stains to be mindful of: Spills are the most common cause of stains on stone floors and countertops. If the liquid is spilled and not quickly wiped up, it can seep into the...

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