This Reflector/Enhancer floor was completed in the flood area of Elbow Park in Calgary. Using Elite Crete E100-UV 1 and a blend of reflector enhancer colours, Hardscapes Inc. created this one of a kind basement floor finish.
These homeowners are very happy to be back in their home and have a dry basement this year!
If last years flooding left your basement floors cracked and heaved or just discoloured, give us a call to see how we can bring your floors back to life.
Stained concrete has been around for a long time and it will never go out of style. It’s still a classic look for a cozy basement. Warm colours with some gorgeous mottling for character. With many colour options and combinations, every floor is a “one of a kind”
These concrete floors can even be heated providing not only a pleasant surface to walk on but can help keep your home warm on cold winter nights.
Instead of waiting until wind, rain, street salt and the effects of winter freezing start to wear away at your outdoor concrete surfaces. Why not hire experts in the field to seal these areas with one of many different products that can keep you sidewalks, porches and driveways from cracking and looking beautiful years longer than they would just left to the elements.
Be proactive, start now to keep your concrete looking new for the future.
Hardscapes Inc. also has a team of professionals that can assess any damage that may have already occurred in these places around your home and have the necessary products to seal them and bring them back to life.
This cracked up basement floor was beautifully restored by Hardscapes Inc.
After grinding and patching, the 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.
This gorgeous watery floor produced with Elite Crete UV1 epoxy and Sky Blue Reflector is a tranquil oasis for this family play area. Hardscapes Inc. flooring is a great way to have both a beautiful floor and a very durable toy, kid, and pet resistant floor in your home!
Hardwood can really take a beating over time, especially in areas like children’s play rooms and mudrooms. Scratching, cracking and water damage can lead to costly repair or restorative work. Concrete can solve the problem of wear and will never have to be replaced.
With virtually unlimited colours and patterns available, we have a solution for every design taste!
I guess you could say it’s been colder than usual this year. Extended periods of below -20 can wreak havoc on your mental attitude never mind what big dips in temperature can do to you outside structures and concrete.
The freezing temperature of concrete is approximately 28ºF (-2º C).
Concrete does not maintain its strength when poured at low temperatures. Almost 50% of strength loss can occur if the concrete freezes within the first few hours after placement. Temperature affects the rate at which hydration of the cement occurs. Low concrete temperatures will stall the set and weaken the strength.
Hardscapes Inc. knows about concrete, we know how to keep your concrete from cracking and heaving and we know how to make it look beautiful at the same time.
Have you ever thought about turning your kitchen floor into concrete?
Think about it. It’s the one place that you are constantly cleaning and wiping. You are always dropping sharp objects, leaving nicks and gouges and chipping in whatever flooring you have in place. It’s just constant maintenance.
Now concrete on the other hand can be made to look like any surface you want. With new advances in concrete finishes your floor can look exactly like any tile you ever wanted or even a wood finish.
The difference is, no maintenance. Concrete is virtually indestructible. The life span of your floor is huge and if you get tired of the look, a quick surface renewal and you can have a brand now look without the inconvenience of tearing up the old floor and laying down the new.
For information on concrete floors and designs for your home give us a call at Hardscapes Inc.
I took my boys to Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame at Canada Olympic Park this weekend.
It was great to see all of the amazing sports history as we get ready for the Olympics this week.
I was very happy to see how great our floor in the hockey exhibit looked after 2 and a half years open to the public. As you can see, The loonie is still stuck in the “ice”
We were honoured to have been chosen to provide the custom seamless floor for the hockey exhibit. Hardscapes Inc. specializes in one of a kind floors. With unlimited colours, patterns, and textures, we create truly custom floors to make your space unique.
GO CANADA!!
