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WHY YOU SHOULD GO WITH THE SPRAYABLE SEALERS

When it comes to construction, the finishing of concrete surfaces with the perfect sealer cannot be over emphasized. It is vital that the concrete surface is sealed with a layer of concrete sealer. This will give it a perfect finish as well as that excellent and beautiful look. When it comes to applying a sealer, the task is not cumbersome. All you need to do is have the basic knowledge on how to do it and have the right materials and equipment in place. Over the years, many construction companies have gone with the choice to buy sprayable sealers because they have proved to be more efficient. When choosing to purchase sprayable sealers, many people always choose between the two primary sprayable sealers. These are Water-based-sealers or solvent-based-sealers. When you buy sprayable sealers, it is important to note the application for which it is intended because some are meant to be used indoors while others are for outdoor use. You should also consider the kind of finish bec

WHY YOU WILL NOT REGRET DYING YOUR CONCRETE FLOORS

When it comes to construction of buildings, many construction companies will always work with concrete. Concretes are unique and popular in our world today as they are strong and durable making them the best option for construction. They are also very absorbent making it an easy task to apply dye on them. For this reason, the culture where people dye concrete floors has taken root, and it has proved to be worth the while. When you choose to dye concrete floors, you are making a superior choice over other methods of beautifying concrete. There are numerous benefits of choosing to dye concrete floors that you will not enjoy when you choose any other method of decorating your concrete. Some of the advantages I am speaking about include: They do not react: dyes are very gentle on your concrete and have no reactive properties which may react with calcium chloride which is found n concrete. This means that your concrete will last longer and be in great condition. Dye penetrates m

The Magnificence of Concrete Dye

One of the current forms in which cement is being used is cement dye. Cement dye is the coloured form of cement and has found many uses in the real world. How can one colour cement? There are primarily two ways of colouring cement. One is by using dry pigment which is swept across the surface of concrete which has been freshly prepared. The other one is by using powder or liquid pigments which are then poured into the wet concrete before it is being poured. Surface Colouring Step 1: Sprinkle on the Powder While the concrete is curing, cover the area with an even coat of the coloured powder. Avoid clumping the powder since it can become difficult to clean afterward. If the area is small enough, you can apply the powder by hand. Be sure to wear gloves if this is your preferred application method. For larger areas, one can use a style bar spreader. Step 2: Broom Finish the Concrete The ubiquitous broom plays an important role out here. Use the broom to sweep the surface