Does spraying water on concrete help it cure?

• <div><p>Spraying water on concrete will slow down the curing process and can help create a stronger slab. Spraying your concrete may be necessary if you’re pouring in hotter temperatures above 60 degrees Fahrenheit, if it’s particularly windy, or if your new concrete is exposed to intense sunlight. Avoid spraying for the first four hours, and then spray five to 10 times a day for the following week. </p></div>

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Q: Should a driveway apron be concrete or asphalt?

• <div><p>Both <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/pros-and-cons-asphalt-vs-concrete-driveway.htm">concrete and asphalt</a> are appropriate for your driveway apron. The choice often comes down to local laws and the current material of your driveway. In some cases, your town may require you to install wire mesh or rebar to fortify the material, but both are common in apron installation. </p></div>

Q: How do you prevent concrete cracks from forming?

• <div><p>Unfortunately, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-prevent-concrete-cracks.htm">concrete cracks happen</a>, so there&rsquo;s no surefire way to avoid them long-term. To slow down the cracking, apply a sealant every two to three years and use sand rather than salt to melt snow or ice. Using salt speeds up the freeze-thaw cycle, which may increase the likelihood of cracking. Additionally, keep vehicles and heavy machinery off of your concrete, as the weight can lead to more cracking.</p></div>

Q: Can I use thinset mortar as a floor leveler?

• <div><p>While you shouldn&rsquo;t use thinset mortar on its own as a floor leveler, it can work alongside other products to help level floors. For instance, you could start with a self-leveling compound, let that dry, then apply backer board with thinset mortar to help fully even out the floors ahead of laying tile.</p></div>

Q: Can I pour self-leveling concrete over concrete?

• <div><p>Yes&mdash;as long as the area has been properly prepped. Different self-leveling brands and compounds have their own specific instructions for preparation; some may require that you add primer or grind the surface. Without proper preparation of the surface, the compound will not be able to fully bond to the concrete and fill the cure as a separate layer, which makes it prone to chipping.</p></div>

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Last update on November 19, 2025

Reviewed in October 2023
Work crew, Forest, Devon & Brenda was exceptional. Answering questions, old non-level natural gas generator pad had to be replaced (break old, reinforced concrete) thank you Forest, managing additional portable gasoline generator installation work went well, my concerns about mouse damage were...
Hurricane Home Solutions, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2020
Great in all ways. Friendly and helpful workers did an amazing job, with our white siding looking fresh and bright again and windows sparkling. Deck and concrete and gutter cleaning top rate. I recommend this company to everyone- accommodating service and beautiful outcome. Top rating!
Martinez & Sons Power Washing & Window Cleaning
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Reviewed in September 2020
S & R provided top notch work on our patio in Brooklyn. The concrete was cracked and needed to be removed, and the old stonework separating the flower beds from the paths was a mess. Rahman and his crew expertly re-poured the pathways ad straightened all the stonework so it looks perfect. They...
S & R General Construction NYC Corp
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Reviewed in September 2017
Over Promises and under delivers. I had LaBellos Masonry do three projects for me: small concrete pad, Â¼ mile gravel driveway resurface and 750 ft drainage ditch by the driveway. They did 2 of the three well. Unfortunately, the main project--- the driveway is TERRIBLE. It is worse now than...
LaBello's Masonry and Waterproofing, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2015
Generx Generators is an AWESOME company to do business with. We were looking for a whole-house stand-by generator and were fortunate to locate this company on the web. They are located in our home city of Oldsmar, FL and are centrally located in the Tampa Bay area. Mark Costis, owner/operator of...
Generx Generators
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Reviewed in October 2012
I already had an existing back porch, which consisted of a concrete slab (18'X24') and a solid roof (which had/has skylights in it). This porch was already screened in but we wanted to make it into an all-season room so we could use it year round. We had spoken with several "enclosure" companies...
Champion Windows and Home Exteriors of Rochester
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Reviewed in March 2009
This job went horrible. The Basement was done nicely and it has no cracks in the concrete. Mistakes: Lighting- the lights are not lined up in the hallway and not centered in the bedrooms. I also bought all of the lights out of pocket in a so called turn key house....... He also tried to install...
D&L CONTRACTING
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