Can you turn normal concrete into exposed aggregate?

• <div><p>You can apply an exposed aggregate finish to existing traditional concrete, but you’ll need to resurface the concrete and include aggregate in the top layer of concrete. You’ll also need to prepare the surface beforehand to ensure a good bond between the materials. Adding exposed aggregate is a job best handled by a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/concrete-companies/">concrete professional</a>.</p></div>

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Q: How can you make concrete countertops food-safe?

• <div><p>Finishing off a concrete sealing project with a layer of food-safe lacquer ensures the surface is safe for food prep. Follow the product instructions properly and ensure you let the lacquer cure appropriately before using the countertops for food preparation.</p></div>

Q: Do you sand concrete wet or dry?

• <div><p>You can concrete can be done when it&rsquo;s wet or dry. However, it&rsquo;s safer when wet, as harmful dust and chemicals are present. Sanding it when dry is faster, but you&rsquo;ll agitate more dust and chemicals, meaning you&rsquo;ll need to be more careful.</p></div>

Q: What kind of paint do you use on a garage floor?

• <div><p>Most garage floor paints are epoxy-based and available in DIY kits. One-part epoxies are simpler to apply than two-part epoxies, which have a more involved process. Sometimes, people also use latex-based paint because it&rsquo;s easier to clean up mistakes with soap and water. Either way, make sure your paint is specifically designed for concrete garage floors. It should say so on the label.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take for troweled concrete to cure?

• <div><p>The curing time for troweled concrete depends on different factors. The type of concrete mix used in the project can impact the time it takes for the concrete to cure, and climate conditions such as moisture and humidity can as well. It can take several days to a few weeks for concrete to fully cure, depending on the concrete mix. </p></div>

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Last update on October 24, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
They finished the job quickly and it looks great.
Double D Concrete, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2025
Great company to work with, very efficient and neat. They worked around all the gardens and flower beds and my wife was very pleased that nothing was out of place and when finished you couldn’t tell they had been on the property.
RFL Painting
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Reviewed in December 2024
Kevin and company were able to grind, patch cracks, stain and seal my 30 year old, 1350 sqft concrete basement floor in less than two days. The result is beautiful! I also had Kevin epoxy my 30 year old, 2-car garage concrete floor with amazing results that all visitors have complemented when...
Webb Industries, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
I wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for the incredible job you did on our stamped concrete. The design is beyond our expectations, and we could not be happier with the final result. Your team is craftsmanship and attention to detail are truly remarkable. From start to...
Monumental Concrete L.C.
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Reviewed in May 2023
The crew that came to my home were there to level my sunken front porch. The guys were very professional and explained to me the entire process. Unfortunately, they did have to make two trips to finish the job and not to their wrongdoing. The porch just couldnâ t take anymore fill. They did...
CLI-Concrete Leveling, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2023
Everyone was professional from start to finish and my new patio is beautiful!
All Brick Design, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
Holland Heating and Cooling did an excellent job from start to finish! Nic and Matt finished the electrical to our Generac whole house generator today and I am very pleased with their work, they were professional and explained everything thoroughly. 4/16/23 Job#303305
Holland Heating & Cooling Inc
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Reviewed in July 2022
Excellent work on my bathroom. The bathroom had to be totally gutted. Five Star Bath Solutions crew worked with me to pick out out materials that would continue to be inside my price range but nevertheless gave the seem I used to be going for. Bathroom was finished plenty faster than time...
Five Star Bath, Inc - Grand Rapids
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Reviewed in February 2017
Professionals from start to finish. Quote, appointments, service spot on. Arrived as stated. Neat clean and professional. Kerry, Jason and Ray were great. Don't fall for the 89.95 "Specials" they want to add on and add on and add on... Go with Pro from the start
Safety King Inc
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Reviewed in August 2013
Beautifully! As a woman ordering steel for a pole barn, I almost expected them to be condescending. They were wonderful to work with. They even provided a name for another contractor to put on the metal roof for our house. When my father-in-law realized that he needed another piece to finish the...
MAPLE RIDGE METAL SUPPLY
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