Hardscaoes Inc. Calgary Concrete Floors

Got cracks in your basement floor?

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This cracked up basement floor was beautifully restored by us here at Hardscapes Inc.

After grinding and patching, our client’s floor received an overlay of Elite Crete’s thin Finish. Once dry, it was stained for a gorgeous titanium mottling. Top coated with Elite Crete E100 PT1 epoxy and a satin polyurethane, this floor will stand up to the daily abuse of kids, toys, pets etc.

We specialize in decorative concrete overlays, engraved and stained concrete floors, garage floor coatings, and industrial/commercial floor coatings.

With 20 years experience combined with our attention to detail and high level of customer service, we take pride in every project we undertake! Get in touch today at 403-547-5597 for a no-obligation quote.

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High performance surfaces & flooring

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Hardscapes Inc. can restore and rejuvenate a wide range of surfaces with a wide range of products and systems. We have a solution for your concrete patio, driveway, staircase, basement floor, garage or any type of concrete structure.

There are many ways to finish concrete to your desired appearance. Some of the attractive finishes we specialize in are decorative concrete overlays, engraved and stained concrete floors, garage floor coatings, and industrial/commercial floor coatings.

We supply and install products for many high-end custom home-builders and general contractors, as well as homeowners renovating or updating. In addition, we offer solutions for restaurants, retail/commercial flooring, and even warehouse/industrial flooring is within the scope of our expertise.

To have a look at some of the projects we’ve done for our clients that showcase our work, visit our Portfolio.

If you have any questions about our products and services, please contact us at 403-547-5597 and we will be happy to answer all your questions.

Be Prepared

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The devil is always in the details. In the case of resurfacing your garage floor, the most important detail is preparation.

It doesn’t matter whether your garage floor is fifty years old or part of a million dollar lottery home, if you’re going to update the concrete you have to prepare the surface properly.

Hardscapes Inc. has a reputation for making sure every surface turns out like a million bucks.

Grinding the floor removes paints, glues and any other contaminants, as well as opens up the pores of the concrete to ensure a great bond.

This garage looks great with the rich, dark nightfall colour flakes.

Call us to find out how to bring your old garage floor back to life.

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How to Cure Concrete

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Helpful Tips

Stopping freshly poured concrete from drying out too quickly is called curing. If left to dry on its own accord, concrete will not develop the full bond between all of its ingredients. It will be weaker and crack mill crack more. The surface might not be as hard as it should be.

+ The form work itself, if left in place, or on the underneath of a suspended slab, stops the concrete drying out too quickly, and can be a curing agent.

+ Spray water onto the formation. A simpler way is to just keep water sprayed onto the slab with garden sprinklers or hand held hose pipes.

+ Use a plastic shield, which basically is a plastic sheet laid on top of the slab to stop the evaporation process. This is one of the most efficient methods of curing concrete.

+ Use concrete curing oils or curing compounds. These compounds and oils now come in a variety of types.

Preparing concrete is harder than it looks. A professional in the field is always a good idea. Hardscapes Inc. has experts who will be happy to help you with all your concrete ideas. Just give us a call at 403-547-5597.

Thinking of adding curb appeal to your front entrance?

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This front entrance was remodelled in just two days. We widened it a foot by using a fast cure TF structural concrete mortar. We then beautified it using our TF polyaspartic river rock topping. This new product outperforms traditional epoxy stone products by offering 100% UV stability and no need for annual re-coats.

Hardscapes Inc. has a solution for all your concrete restoration and development needs.

For a free quote or more information on how we can bring your concrete to life contact us or fill out our request form.

Throwback Thursday!

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Here’s a look back at a gorgeous polyaspartic garage floor we completed a little over a year ago.

The extra design touches can really make your garage stand out from the franchise garage floors! With over 20 years experience in concrete coatings in Calgary, Hardscapes has the design experience and technical know-how to create a garage floor that stands the test of time.

If you’re wondering what it would take to have a garage floor that stands out from the pack give us a call for a FREE estimate.

Beautifying your exterior

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Spring’s arrived and it’s time to start thinking about the exterior of your home again!

Just like the interior floors in your home exterior concrete can have as many different looks and finishes. Coloured and stamped concrete can add beauty and design. There are now so many different coloured finishes that you would need to use a colour chart to decide which would be appropriate for your project.

Whatever your concrete project for this spring and summer season, now’s the time to put your plan into action.

Get in touch at 403-547-5597. We will provide all the information you need for your new outdoor concrete project, and will not only ensure it looks great, but that it will last a lifetime.

Perfect Preparation

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Hardscapes Icc.At Hardscapes Inc. it’s the preparation that makes the end product beautiful. If you have a large surface like an industrial warehouse floor the clean up of the existing floor is critical

Floor demo is just another service that we offer at Hardscapes.  We knocked out 18000 square feet of VCT (tile) in two days with our ride-on scraper.

Concrete restoration project? We can help!

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Restored StairConcrete is a standard building material. A good portion of every home built consists of concrete of one form or another.

Concrete in outside features like driveways and steps is also the material of choice for these home features, but unlike your basement floor these are exposed to the wear and tear of the elements.

Constant bombardment from our Canadian weather can lead to pitting, cracking and flaking, eventually rendering the concrete unsafe or at least unpleasant to look at.

Taking down and rebuilding a heavy concrete step for example, can cost thousands of dollars, not to mention days of demolition, interruption and reconstruction.

Hardscapes can show you another alternative. A concrete restoration might be just what you need. The cost is about half of a removal and re-installation and the result is considerably more pleasing to the eye.

If you have a restoration project you’d like to get underway this spring give us a call. We’d be happy to provide a free quote and consultation.

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Specialty Concrete Engraving

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This gorgeous floor was created by engraving the pattern with our Mongoose concrete engraver. Next, we stained the concrete with Elite Crete’s Antique Brown Chem stone stain. The lines were highlighted with Antique black by one of our master installers with a steady hand to create the soft rustic edges to the pattern. The floor is coated with Elite Crete PT-1 Epoxy for beauty and durability.

This is a great way to change the look of your floors. In fact, unlimited decorative designs and patterns can be directly engraved into a concrete floor surface. If you have a design idea you’d like to discuss, call Hardscapes today at 403-547-5597. We’d love to don our creative hats and help you transform your space into something beautiful!

Check out our gallery at http://concretecanada.com/portfolio/ for more unique floors!