Concrete Designs

Concrete has long been used for foundations of buildings, for sidewalks, driveways, playgrounds and a host of other building parts.  However, it has always been the same old thing – gray, drab and boring.

But not any more!  You wouldn’t recognize concrete – literally.  There are stunning colors, textures and so much more.  One of the great things about the “new” concrete is that there are so many innovative ways to apply, pour and install it that you don’t even have to tear out the old concrete that you are upgrading.  In the past you would have to tear out the old concrete which is both costly, time consuming and extremely difficult.  The new concrete has much better options.

There are very durable coatings that can be less than an inch, in fact, down to less than ¼ inch, and can be applied right on top of the original concrete.  Many of the decorative concrete applications will keep the same texture of the original concrete while changing color and sheen.  Some overlays simply add color; others totally change the concrete so that it looks as though it is brand new.

One innovative and beautiful type of decorative concrete is a spray top mixed with polymers and applied with a special paint gun.  This is a product that is not meant to change the existing surface texture; however, it will resurface the concrete so that if it is faded, discolored or stained it will look new.  This type of concrete is also used to spray a thin layer over stamped concrete that has discolored over the years.  Instead of taking the concrete out, the spray – which can be done in any color – brings out the stamps and all their detail, making them look new again.  The stamps are not changed at all, so their unique pattern is preserved, while making the new color look more uniform.

This is just one of the types of decorative cement that are being used today to enhance all areas of homes and other buildings, as well as landscaping, parks, town squares and other areas.

If you are considering or involved in any type of building project that involves the use of concrete, consider using some form of decorative concrete for its durability, cost-effectiveness and long lasting beauty.

Decorative concrete and cement have become essential elements in building and decorating.  There are many varieties on the market and more becoming available.

One of the contractor’s top product choices is Flex-C-Ment overlays.  These are incredibly beautiful and durable overlays that work vertically to create stunning walls, and horizontally over floors and countertops.

Especially when it comes to walls, there is nothing as stunning as Flex-C-Ment.  With stamped concrete and other types of concrete overlays and restoration becoming popular, Flex-C-Ment is at the top of the field and the top of the line.

Flex-C-Ment’s vertical overlay wall system bonds like no other system available.  Some of the applications the system can be used for fireplace surrounds, interior and exterior walls, foundations, retaining walls and chimneys.  It is exceptional to find a system that is both beautiful and durable enough to be used inside and out to create a seamless décor and ambiance throughout your property.

Flex-C-Ment’s cementicious dry mix is designed for even the most sever indoor or outdoor applications.  In addition, Flex-C-Ment has also developed their own special countertop mix that can be used over existing countertops as an overlay to create a new look or can be poured to create entirely new countertops.

Flex-C-Ment has tested its products for 25 years and requires that you take their training seminar before using their products to give you hands-on experience. However, there are no franchise fees or minimum orders.

Ready to Go has been manufacturing decorative concrete supplies for 25 years.  Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Ready to Go creates and sells unique, high quality concrete supplies

Ready to Go offers a variety of excellent supplies including overlays, coloring agents, faux materials, cleaning and prep materials and sealant that they have created and produce themselves.

Their line of overlays will work for a wide variety jobs.  The products they provide are excellent quality overlay materials that are made with polymers that have tremendous adhesive properties and strength.   In addition to the adhesives, Ready to Go carries stunning stamping materials that will create beautiful vertical projects.  The overlays from Ready to Go will also make your plain old concrete look like a brand new work of art composed of brick, slate or stone.

The coloring agents that Ready to Go carries amazing colors, pigments, dyes and acid stains that.  They also carry metallic colors, gels and neutral basis, which are not carried by just any decorative concrete suppliers.

Their sealers are incredible as well.  Not only will they do the job, but they can have colors and can be tinted and flaked to acrylics to enhance the finish of the job that has been done with the overlays and other products.  The sealers are also some of the longest lasting and strongest found anywhere and will protect your project, the colors and the finish indefinitely.

Their faux materials will create finishes that range from a marble look or other stunning finishes.  The faux finishes are also known for giving vertical projects amazing looks.

Some of the most important products that Ready to Go carries are cleaners, preparation materials, such as materials to remove previous coatings, and specialty tools.  In fact, one of the preparation materials that Ready to Go carries replaces Muratic Acid as a remover for algae, lime, scale and mortar.   Their other cleaners are water based and after applied need only to be rinsed off, as opposed to many other chemical-laden cleaners on the market.  Their tools include many unique items including the Magic Trowel, special stencils and stamps.

If you are in the Sioux Falls area and need anything having to do with decorative concrete, the place to contact is Ready to Go.  Call them at 866-416-4323 or visit them on the web at http://www.concreteideas.com/contractor/ready-to-go-concrete-supply