The events of 2020 made it a very home-focused year. Many
people took advantage of increased time at home to finally get around to
renovations they’ve been wanting to do to enhance their homes. Concrete Craft®
helped thousands of homeowners and business owners in 2020 to transform
their spaces with our exclusive MasterProTM
product line to repair, restore, and beautify with new decorative concrete
finishes for interior and exterior concrete floors. Here are seven
see-it-to-believe-it concrete makeovers that you could have in 2021!
Decorative concrete resurfacing overlays
Harsh Indiana weather had finally taken a serious toll on the
dated, brick patio above. The extensive damage had the homeowner in a quandary
over how to best remedy the situation without going broke. Concrete Craft of
Northern Indianapolis, IN, resurfaced the entire patio and steps with a
concrete overlay that covered the damage, creating a fresh new surface. A stamped concrete Ashlar
slate imprinted pattern created the look of real stone, and a Classic Grey
concrete stain gave an updated, modern appearance to the home. The homeowner
was thrilled with the authentic looking faux stone that was about half the cost
of what real slate would have been. The seamless, industry-tough sealer is
resistant to chips, cracks, moisture, and fading, ensuring years of worry-free beauty
and performance.
Resurfacing makes good business sense
Commercial
properties can also benefit from decorative concrete overlays when floors
need attention. This busy showroom was showing age and not serving as a very
inviting setting. The concrete floor had worn spots, uneven sections, and
ground-in dirt and grime to the extent that the owner wondered, “Can this floor
be saved?” A thorough cleaning and application of a concrete overlay took care
of the ugliness and unevenness of the floor and Concrete Craft of Knoxville, TN,
created a dramatic showplace with a water-based, deep red stained concrete finish
for the flashiest showroom in town! Our MasterPro StainTM concrete
stains penetrate the surface for a vibrant, long-lasting, UV-resistant finish
that can stand up to heavy customer traffic. Stained concrete is the hottest
choice for home or business, it’s an affordable way to enhance large interior
and exterior floors with the look of high-end finishes like polished marble
with acid-based stains or water-based stains for monochromatic color or
multi-color designs.
Restoration of worn concrete surfaces
Plain or patterned concrete that has lost its finish or
shine can look like it needs replacement or complete resurfacing to bring it
back to life. But as the homeowner of this overworked driveway found out, their
faded but intact driveway could be restored to better than new with RenewKoat
by Concrete CraftTM, a tough cementitious overlay that
rolls on like paint, preserving the integrity of the original design. Concrete
Craft of Knoxville, TN, easily transformed the tired, Roman slate textured driveway
to the look of brand-new with color and shine. With RenewKoat, just a few days can
take a driveway, walkway, patio, porch, or pool deck to a superb finish and
even a new color if desired.
Repair, don’t replace bad concrete
When concrete presents deep cracks, spalling, aggregate
show-through, and uneven sections, the first thought is to replace that mess. With
an area as big as a pool deck, it became a decision of monumental financial
proportion for this homeowner. But with RestoreKoat
by Concrete CraftTM, this pool deck gone terribly wrong didn’t
need to be demolished. RestoreKoat is a versatile repair mortar that can repair
deep cracks and severe damage, creating a “new concrete” look, saving thousands
of dollars. Concrete Craft of Kernersville, NC, transformed the entire pool
deck into one seamless surface, covering any evidence of damage from years of summer
fun. With a finish that is tougher than bare concrete, there are no more
worries of water and moisture damage, cracking, peeling, or fading.
Integral color overlays for easy luxury
This patio was completely restored with a one-coat overlay
that covered the damage and added subtle texture and fresh color, giving a
new-home look to this backyard. Concrete Craft of West Palm Beach, FL, wowed
the homeowner with quick installation and a 24-hour cure time so they hardly
missed patio use at all. QuartzKoat by Concrete CraftTM is a
restorative overlay that covers and gives the look of new concrete with either solid
color or quartz granule color blends available in six neutral colors. Cost-efficient
for large areas like pool decks, patios, and driveways, the slip-resistant
finish with built-in UV protection and high-quality sealer create a
low-maintenance surface that lasts for years.
Concrete Craft delivers were others fail
The U.S. Airforce Academy in Colorado
Springs had twice attempted to redo all the concrete in and around the
Southeast Asia Memorial Pavilion that was built to recognize the men who
graduated the Air Force Academy and served in Vietnam. Unfortunately, neither
contractor was able to complete the project. Concrete Craft of Colorado Springs
was contracted, and they were able to accomplish what others could not by
completely restoring the 8,000 sq. ft. project with beautiful decorative
concrete. There was clean up of the previous attempts before the new decorative
concrete finish could be applied. Surface prep, primer, and several coats of
layered (sprayed) product created a multi-color effect and practically
indestructible finish, delivering the kind of beauty this memorial deserves.
As you can see from
these impressive before-and-after images, whatever your concrete issues are,
Concrete Craft can help. Our artisans have a full arsenal of solutions with our
extensive MasterPro product line to deliver incredible results for you. Call 866-813-3699 today or go online to www.concretecraft.com to find the Concrete Craft location nearest
you and request a free in-home or virtual* consultation. In the
meantime, check out the many decorative concrete options in our online MasterPro Product
Catalog and start making renovation plans for the New year.
Concrete Craft wishes you and your family a wonderful
holiday season!
*Virtual consultation may not be
available at all locations.
