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Frequently Asked Exterior Questions
Concrete replacement can require heavy equipment which can damage the surrounding area. This includes landscaping, sidewalks, and driveways. Areas that are not accessible require smaller equipment which can be very messy. Once it is replaced, you still have the same boring surface that is accessible to stains, oil absorption , spalling, cracking, and salt damage.
If you choose to install pavers or other natural stones, such as slate, it can be very expensive. These materials are also weaker than concrete and have a tendency to heave in a few short years.
Our system requires No heavy equipment and causes no landscape or environmental damage. Installation typically takes just a few days. When it is complete the surface is as strong as new concrete. (5500PSI)
It is also stain and salt resistant. Most importantly it will be a decorative surface that will compliment your home.
Most homeowners take pride in their homes appearance, so a periodic washing with a garden hose and possibly a mild detergent is typical. Every 3 to 4 Years the surface needs to be resealed which a homeowner can do themselves or Concepts In Concrete can do for them at a nominal charge.
Thickness depends upon the look being created. Our typical installation is a little less than a 1/4" thick. It is more important that our overlay system bonds with the existing concrete than to make the the surface higher. A couple of our finishes, such as stamped concrete require a thicker application which is 1/4" to 3/4" thick.
First all dirt and debris is cleaned off with a 3600PSI power washer. Then the surface is acid etched to deeply clean and open the pores of the concrete. Then a thin coat of of "Thin-Finish" (A precisely engineered mixture of hybrid polymers, Silica Sand, Quartz, and cement) is applied to the concrete. The "Thin-Finish" chemically and mechanically bonds to the existing surface and, when it dries it is part of the existing concrete.
No. The products that Concepts In Concrete use are manufactured in Indiana about a half-hour outside of Chicago. They are specifically designed to be used in harsher climates such as the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast States, and Canada. They are utilizing hybrid polymers instead of acrylics. Hybrid polymers are extremely durable and flexible. Since our product is essentially part of the concrete surface it will expand and contract in the same manner as concrete.
All cracks are filled using high strength epoxies prior to the bond coat. New tension control joints are strategically placed, or existing ones are cut deeper to alleviate the tension and allow for movement that created the crack initially.
Though we do everything possible to treat cracks and do eliminate them 90% of the time, it is possible for them to reoccur. If they do it is usually a hairline, which is not objectionable as it is largely hidden in the texture. However, if a crack becomes to objectionable, it is easy to repair. Proper placement of tension cuts greatly reduces the chance of the crack returning.
Can you level heaved concrete, or correct pitch problems and trip hazards?
Yes, The products that we use can be applied up to six inches thick and feathered out to zero.
Expansion and control joints are necessary to prevent cracking of the concrete. Concrete must be able to expand and contract with temperature changes. These joints provide a "controlled crack" for this movement; therefore, they cannot be covered up. Joints are incorporated into the final design to match the look of the finished surface.
Absolutely, Our recommended installation for pool decks is skid resistant, UV resistant, stain resistant, cooler than concrete, and will not be adversely affected by pool chemicals like chlorine, bleach or muriatic acid.
Does the pool need to be drained?
No, The pool should be full. Plastic is placed around the inside perimeter of the pool to protect the tile, plaster, liner and such. Any overspray that may fall in the pool will settle at the bottom and be vacuumed out with an external pool pump, bypassing the filter system.
Yes, it is only limited by your imagination and personal taste.
Yes, We offer up to an eight year warranty against excessive fading, delamination, and product failure.
