CONCRETE WORK

Even the best concrete has its imperfections in the form of cracks, discoloration, pop outs, and other flaws. While repairing concrete can help fix some of these flaws, the repairs themselves can be noticeable and unattractive. It's no wonder, then, that many homeowners think their only recourse for improving the look of unsightly concrete is to rip it out and replace it. But if the concrete is in perfectly good condition otherwise, you can offer homeowners an economical alternative by giving the surface a complete facelift with a decorative concrete overlay.

Textured skins, molds, and stamping mats for a natural stone finish Mix concrete with desired color pigment and make a pancake. Use trowel to smooth concrete surface you intend to stamp Let concrete sit until firm enough to take impression. Dust a colored releasing agent onto concrete surface. Firmly press stamp onto surface and sides of concrete, transferring the natural rock impression into the concrete. Move stamp around to create a natural look and feel. Let concrete cure 24 hours. Hose off thoroughly. Spray a concrete acid stain on the dried stones for highlight color, if desired. Use a concrete penetrating sealant to preserve the color of your stones.

There are some of the patterns available from Rockmolds.comRecreating rocks and stone found in nature When designing and building an outdoor living space many times it is desired to recreate what nature has offered. Sometimes a beautiful rockscape or waterfall is just the thing. Whether its a natural boulder stack, or a cascading waterfall, natural rock patterns and colorations can be recreated by talented concrete craftsmen. Even a walking path can seem perfectly natural when using concrete, color, rock molds and an artist. Here's a sample of how stamped concrete rocks are created.

Outdoor paving such as stepping stones, lanais, showers, gazebos. Water features for faux rock or seaming natural boulders together. Flat veneer stone for walls, fences, barbecues, or retainers.

Concrete Bath Vanity

Concrete Bath VanityConcrete Bathroom Vanities: Concrete countertops and bath vanities whether polished, cast in place, pre-cast or stamped these rather new inventions are becoming one of the most popular fields of the decorative concrete industry.

Concrete vanities and countertops offer the customer a totally brand new innovative look to chose from.

By using concrete as a component, decorative concrete countertops are functional, versatile, durable and ultimately beautiful. From a malleable material like wet concrete we can contour, form, and create a design which will eventually become rock solid.