"Kent and his son Kyle did a wonderful job with the pebble stone. They are very professional and kept us informed when they were going to start the job. Very good communications on the project. We will recommend anyone that wants a fantastic job done with quality workmanship go to this company!!!"
"Remodelling the build-up was fantastic! They completed the project ahead of schedule and did precisely what I asked! Throughout our process, their customer service was also really responsive and provided answers to all of my queries!"
"Concrete Smart did a fantastic job on the back patio area. They were quick to get an estimate, get us scheduled, and get the job completed. They gave us a competitive rate, quick with any communication, and very professional. So glad we went with them for the job!!! Thank you again!"
"Great job, my garage floor looks great. I had a few quotes by other's but decided to use Floor Prep, Jason (owner) seemed very knowledgeable and confident in his work. After doing my research he was correct, you get what you pay for and I only wanted my garage to be done once."
"I absolutely loved how efficient sonart was with their work! Truly do diligent, We hired them for a simple job just a new bathroom installation as well as flooring for the bathroom! Really pleasant experience from beginning to end!"
"PaintEZ! came in and completely repainted my high-ceiling walls in just 2 days. The team prepped perfectly, protected my things with extreme care, and left everything spotless. A special thank you to the technician, Emerson—he was incredibly focused, professional, and delivered top-tier quality. Excellent service from start to finish!"
"NTX made their bid, I accepted without negotiation. NTX came out, performed the work as described. They left me with a beautiful, new driveway. Extremely professional, courteous, organized and efficient contractor."
Whether it's better to stain or paint concrete depends on your budget, desired aesthetic, and DIY skill level. Generally, staining is a more durable option because the stain soaks into the concrete's surface and won't wear away like a topical paint coating. Painting concrete can trap moisture underneath the paint layer, which may cause the concrete to deteriorate over time. However, concrete paint offers a wider variety of colors, is typically easier and less expensive to apply, and is effective at covering up existing stains or blemishes on the surface.
Flooring professionals can typically apply epoxy within one or two days, depending on how much preparation or repair the old floor needs before application. However, you’ll need to wait after the application is complete to use the flooring. While you can walk on the epoxy flooring before it fully cures, it can take up to 72 hours for the epoxy floor to fully dry and be ready for full use.
No, you cannot permanently seal concrete. The porous nature of concrete means that it’s always vulnerable to water intrusion and staining, even under the best sealants. Although some concrete sealing products can last for a long time, a genuinely permanent concrete seal remains elusive.
The biggest downside of sealing concrete is that it needs to be resealed every few years. This routine maintenance can be laborious if you do it yourself and expensive if you hire a professional. Beyond that, sealing concrete can make the surface slippery, which can be dangerous with people with mobility issues, young children, or those with pools near their patios.
Unlike paint, concrete stain won’t peel off. Instead, the color absorbs into the surface of this porous building material. While it doesn’t peel, the stain only penetrates the top layer of concrete, and as the top of the concrete eventually wears away, so will the stain. However, this process is much slower than paint peeling, especially on low-traffic surfaces.
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