"Overall I am satisfied with the results of the gate and wall, but definitely not the quality of work I was hoping for or expecting. SMRT sent a contracted employee to do the work, he called the night before, arrived on time and proceeded to increase the height of the cinder block wall by 3 blocks, using a total of six blocks. I was disappointed when he finished this part, because he used all the mortar to fill the end blocks and used the cement as mortar. He offered to fix it by scraping out the cement and using mortar over it, but I told him to leave it, I was concerned at this point if he had worked with cement and mortar before. He told me he would be back in a couple days to install the gate after building it at the shop. Did not hear from him for three days and called to find out what was up, he had a death in his family and would be out early the next week. Next week arrived and no news. Called again and told it was because of the funeral. He would be out the next day to install. He came and installed the gate, but brought the wrong bolts to finish the latch. Once again, waited several days for him to return and finish latch, and finally called to get him to come. A project that should have taken at most 6 hours and spanned a couple days ended up taking 17 days. I feel just terrible about the young mans death in the family, but Michael at SMRT should have reassigned the project to someone else, or at the very least made sure that there was constant communication as most of the time we felt in the dark. "
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The actual moisture level that is acceptable for your concrete floor depends on what primer or flooring material you plan to install above it. For this reason, you should check the manufacturer’s instructions for the exact details.
Generally, the moisture levels should be 3.5% to 4.5%, although it does vary. Some products can handle higher levels of moisture, so you should always test your concrete before purchasing your flooring materials.
You can paint concrete with paint rollers. In fact, using paint rollers is considered one of the easiest ways to evenly apply paint on concrete. A paint roller with a 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick nap—which is basically a fabric paint roller cover—is best for painting concrete. The thicker the nap, the more paint it can hold to fill those pesky concrete cracks and crevices.
To find a reputable concrete stamping company, begin your search online and rule out any companies that have a history of negative customer reviews or complaints filed with the Better Business Bureau. Next, you can contact each company and ask for examples of past work, and choose those that impress you and align most with the style you want. Finally, ask for quotes from the remaining companies, and hire the company that most fits into your budget. It’s also a good idea to confirm that the company you’re going to hire is licensed and fully insured.
You can whiten concrete for unsealed and unfinished concrete with a solution or either muriatic acid or bleach and water—but never both. However, if your concrete does have a stain, finish, or polish, keep in mind that these hard chemicals could damage the topcoat. Your best bet otherwise is to power wash outdoor concrete slabs or clean indoor ones with a gentle cleaner such as laundry or dish detergent.
Many concrete companies that handle installing concrete slabs or standard concrete patios can also install stamped concrete, but you can also hire a company that specializes in stamped concrete. These textured concrete surfaces take some finesse to get right, and choosing a company that concentrates on stamped concrete patios and walkways is a good way to ensure the finished product looks top-notch. Additionally, specialists in stamped concrete will likely have more texture options that suit your preferences, like riverstone, sandstone, yorkstone, and cobblestone.
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