Do-it-yourselfers
have long been comfortable working with wood. Many are comfortable putting up
drywall, and others are at home with landscaping. Well, there is another
material that is growing in popularity, and an increasing amount of homeowners
and DIY’ers are turning to this material for a variety of projects. It is
durable, affordable, and it adds remarkable value to a house. That material is
concrete.
Long used
for sidewalks and driveways, concrete is coming into its own as a raw material
for decorative and practical applications around the home. Decorative concrete
is versatile and beautiful, and its uses are limited only by the imagination.
Deco-Crete
Supply
is owned by longtime concrete contractor Jason Geiser. Jason has put his
years of experience in decorative and stamped concrete in building Deco-Crete
into a trusted resource for decorative concrete materials, supplies, product
information, and advice.
How can
you make better use of concrete? Consider these ideas!
Stamped
Concrete Patio
A stamped
concrete patio is a long-lasting alternative to the more expensive brick. You
can still create that stone or brick look by stamping the concrete while it is
still wet. An almost unlimited of color combinations are possible through
natural-looking concrete stains.
Concrete
Outdoor Fireplace
A concrete
fireplace can become a centerpiece of your outdoor living space. You may be
surprised with how magnificent these outdoor fireplaces can be. Let us show you
the wide variety of options available for your perfect concrete outdoor
fireplace.
Concrete
Countertops
Inside or
outside, concrete countertops offer an attractive alternative to expensive
marble. With a remarkable choice of colors and surface textures that can be
created, your concrete countertop will provide years of valuable and attractive
service.
Concrete
Sinks and Waterfalls
Here are
some out-of-the box ideas for decorative concrete. Concrete works well with
water and a cascading waterfall can add a serene soundtrack to your space. On a
more practical note, concrete sinks can be used in many situations in and
around the home.
If you
would like to know more about the uses of decorative concrete and how you can
learn to use this raw material to your advantage, contact us. We can help you
learn more about:
-
Integral
Coloring, Stains, and Color Hardeners
-
Sealers
and Overlays
-
How
to Stamp Concrete and Stamp Rentals
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Use
of Concrete Tools
At
Deco-Crete, we can help you plan and execute your project. Once you see what
you can accomplish, you’ll understand why we like to say, “Everyone loves
concrete…they just don’t know it yet!”