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Decorative
Concrete
Instead of just laying a new slab in or around your house to
replace the old floor, patio or driveway, why not add a decorative finish
at the same time?
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Even if you don't need a completely new concrete floor, you can still
have a complete make-over using the overlay method, which entails using
specially formulated adhesives and mixes to lay thin coats to the existing
floor and still adding the pattern and colours of choice.
This can also help disguise the imperfections in your old floor, the
difference is incredible. Both methods leave a beautifully finished and
convincing floor.
We can even take it a stage further by colour etching highlights prior
to sealing, especially useful for the tile patterns and feature stencils
such as the compass.
The finished floors are vitually flat but have a texture applied to
the surface giving the appearance of natural stone and brick, or left smooth
if required, the grout lines are especially realistic whilst not being
too deep, making them easy to clean, unlike stamped concrete.
F.A.Q.'s
How many colours and patterns are available?
Will the colour fade?
When using a quality colour hardener, following
the manufacturer's specifications, plus a quality UV protectant sealer,
it should not fade. For maximum durability, the sealer should be maintained
as recommended by the manufacturer.
How much does it cost?
Costs vary dependant on what's involved,
but a driveway for example including levelling the site, applying a compacted
sub base, a reinforced 150mm textured concrete slab and two coats of sealer
expect to pay around 60€ + m² H.T.
What are the advantages of stenciled concrete?
Stenciled concrete gives the
appearance of real stone, tile or brick without the higher installation
costs and maintenance, available in a wide range of colours and patterns
to choose from, with more options for the homeowner. Stenciled concrete
leaves a flat and even surface better suited for pool decks, walkways,
driveways and interior floors.
Will stenciled concrete be harmed under freeze/thaw conditions?
No, provided you maintain the sealer. A good sealer
is the key to protecting your concrete from ice and deicing salts.
What are the advantages of stenciled concrete versus brick, stone,
tile, and so on?
Stenciled concrete can be reinforced to serve any
structural need or purpose. Stenciled concrete offers the option of multi-coloured,
patterned, and textured designs to compliment the existing structure. It
is a lower cost, lower maintenance product.
What are the advantages of stenciled versus stamped concrete?
Stenciled concrete produces a more realistic appearance,
comparable to brick, stone, tile, etc. Stenciled concrete produces a surface
that contains the texture of brick, stone, or tile, and includes a realistic
grout line, all in a one-step application.
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