The surface around my in-ground swimming pool was always slippery when it was wet. I decided last year after watching my three year old son slip and fall for the last time that I was going to have a contractor come out and resurface the area around the pool. I have spent the last several months looking into the different concrete finishing techniques that will not only provide a safe, non-slip surface, but that would also look really nice around the pool. To find out what options you have to create a non-slip beautiful surface around your pool, visit my site.
Is your home's old driveway begging for a makeover? Too often, people ignore their driveways even though the driveway really is the face of the home. There are many concrete restoration techniques that can be used for an affordable renovation that will change the entire front-facing appearance of your home.
Stamping, Texturing and Patterning
Stamping, texturing and patterning are all used to change the surface appearance of the concrete while still retaining the concrete's inner strength. These methods can be used either to mimic tiles or to mimic the appearance of natural stone -- for instance, large sheets of slate. Complex patterns can be created or just something as simple as a gentle texturing throughout. Either way, the entire surface can be redone to create a brand new driveway.
Glow-in-the-Dark Driveway Resurfacing
Glow-in-the-dark driveways use solar-activated stones set into the concrete to create a passage that glows from dusk until dawn. These driveways are particularly useful in areas that are poorly lit, but many people simply find them fun and attractive. Glow-in-the-dark driveways can be created in a variety of bright, interesting colors and are just as durable and easily used as other concrete surfacing techniques.
Inset Stones and Tile Work
Setting stones and tile directly into the concrete can change the appearance of the concrete surface with very little labor. Concrete is a wonderful material because it's very easily worked; tiles can simply be dropped in as desired and the concrete will adhere around it. Concrete also doesn't expand and contract as much as other materials, making this type of mix fairly stable.
Concrete Staining and Recoloring
Are you worried that a stain or recolor won't last? If you need to redo your concrete's surface, you can have the concrete itself dyed. Regardless of how much wear the concrete undergoes, it won't expose any uncolored layers -- so your concrete will remain fresh, bright and new as long as you have it. If the concrete becomes dull or faded, a simple power washing should be enough to bring it back to its former splendor.
A concrete restoration company (such as Epoxy Stone Inc) can give you other ideas regarding the restoration of your driveway. Today's concrete methods are far more versatile than you may be aware of; there are many new techniques that are used to lend a unique and interesting touch to modern homes. Even better, concrete is an extremely affordable material, and experimenting with it usually isn't difficult.
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