All building materials will eventually degrade due to the impact of the environment, wear and tear from normal use and eventually will need repair to prolong the life of the structure or surface it is being used for. Repairable is utmost when being considered when designing a project. Concrete’s repairable lends it’s self high on the designers lists, as concrete usually does not have to be replaced, only repaired if reinforced and constructed correctly. In North Dakota, a building which was thought to be unrepairable, after 3o years of innovation of synthetic materials and with today’s new technique using these polymer mixtures with Portland cerement in which will give it a 51/2 times the strength than when it was built.
Here in South Florida, where we all know the severity of Hurricanes and severe weather can bring, many of the homes are made with this durable material. Concrete block on concrete flooring, are the norm here. Build on a study concrete foundation floor, if you have an older home, you may have Historical Terrazzo, another flooring material using Portland Cemenent and marble, shells, and other chips. If you only have a concrete foundation floor and would like to have a unique look, let Colonial Floor and Stone Care help you decide how you can get a beuatiful and durable designed and color with acid stain or color micro top by coming and letting our professional staff show you the newest and trend setting design concept for the next decade!
No longer do you need to put in expensive marble or granite tiles, or high priced Terrazzof (up to $30.00 a square ft). For that “high end” look of those floorings. Do what those “high End” retail and malls do, use their concrete and make it shine and look like marble or granite. Or do what trendy shops and homes do, go for a “loft look”, using you individual concrete’s own unique chemical composition to acquire a varigated, sueadue look. Designing your concrete is one of our company’s many care of natural stone, which concrete is considered because of all the natural stone materials used.
If you would like to see what can be done with your concrete, whether it be your floor, garage floor or patio, give us a call. We will show you all your options to make you drab, dull gray concrete into a great durable design element in your home. Call us at 305-731-2242 for Miami/Dade County, 954-566-4555 for Ft Lauderdale/Broward county or 561-337-1408 Now serving the west coast area Tampa and St. Petersburg, call 813-527-9797.
