Go Green With Concrete

Our generation has done some amazing things—with technology, science, and art—but our greatest accomplishment might be our awareness of the environment and attempts to be more sensitive and “green.” We’re reducing our emissions from vehicles, decreasing greenhouse gasses, and moving towards recyclable and renewable materials. Sure, we still do damage to the environment in our …

Concrete 101: The Basics

Types of Concrete When you’re driving down the road, walking down your sidewalk or shoveling off your driveway you may notice the concrete surface. It’s all the same, right? Cement is cement is cement. Whether it’s for a basketball court or a boulevard, cement is everywhere. But it may not all be the same. There …

Top 5 Reasons To Install Concrete Countertops For Kitchens

Concrete counters are somewhat misunderstood. This is one of the main reasons people tend to shy away from concrete. Here are some of the top things you need to know about concrete and why you should consider using it in your countertops. Beauty effect Many people imagine laying a slab of sidewalk in their kitchen …

Preparing Your Concrete for Winter

Winterize Your Concrete Winter is coming. And if you live in Utah then you know that this is no idle statement. Sometimes our winters are mild and warm, but more often they are cold and icy and above all – long. It can rain, hail, and snow for days on end. The precipitation can freeze, …

6 Ways to Use Concrete

Concrete is an affordable, renewable, safe and easy resource with which to experiment. Cement projects are often easy enough to do yourself, but even large scale projects done by experts can be within a limited budget. There’s so much you can do with concrete, but it’s often overlooked as a boring or basic material. Whether …

5 Best Uses For Concrete

Concrete can be used in any number of ways. Traditionally, many people think that cement is good for only sidewalks, driveways, and garage floors. While concrete is great in those areas, cement can also be used in other creative and beautiful ways. One of the main things that keep people from dreaming of beautiful concrete …

The Benefits of Sealed Concrete

Gone are the days of a boring, gray concrete slab destined to flake and crack over time. Concrete sealers can now be used to preserve and beautify a slab, ensuring that you get your money’s worth and maintain the beauty of your home. A concrete sealer is applied over the top of a concrete slab …

Keeping Concrete Clean

Concrete is one of the most durable building materials available, especially when it’s well cared for. Concrete is also very versatile. Acid staining, epoxy coating, and other finishing methods make concrete a beautiful medium that works indoors or outdoors. Caring for concrete floors or countertops isn’t any more difficult than caring for other materials, but …