Decorative concrete in Granite Bay is a relatively new and excited addition to the world of concrete pouring. Now concrete is not just used in a utilitarian fashion of flooring for construction, it is used to aesthetically enhance flooring of all kinds everywhere with colors and textures. Decorative concrete is used in foyers of large buildings, schools, sporting facilities, hospitals, and all manner of public places. Is also used extensively on driveways and patios in residential housing, as it is interesting and pleasing to the eye. Many homeowners match the color of the decorative concrete to the accent colors on their homes. The process is much cheaper than laying tile or hardwood flooring in business construction and it looks so much more pleasing to the eye than plain gray concrete floors. Decorative concrete is particularly popular in hot climates, as the concrete indoors remains cool to the touch.
Decorative concrete in Granite Bay is made possible by adding different kinds of materials to the concrete after it has been cured. This transformation of the concrete into a decorative, visually pleasing effect is made possible through acid staining, decorative and concrete overlays, as well as stamped and polished finishes.
Stamped concrete in made possible by pressing molds into the concrete while it is still in its plastic stage. This mold pressing with added colors and hues create the impression of all kinds of stone, brick, wood, cobblestone, slate, etc. Stamped concrete can produce a limitless array of possibilities for any construction project or upgrade and remodel. The color possibilities are made possible by using dry color hardeners and acid colors. They can be mixed together to produce a limitless palette of colors that can complement and enhance any setting. Concrete dyes are available and a resurfacing company will offer the customer a color chart of possibilities to choose from. Concrete dyes were first created using generic printing inks that were dissolved in alcohol. These were fine, but they would fade rapidly when exposed to sunlight. They are still used, but this application is now only used for indoor use. Printing inks in different carriers such as acetone and lacquer thinner are now used as they do better in penetration.
Innovative Concrete Solutions provides decorative concrete in Granite Bay for all types of residential or commercial projects. Get in touch with them!