Faux marble finish will take any floor to the next level

Marble is a luxurious, clean and classy looking material, but it is very expensive. The most natural looking and durable marble-like option is to create the marble look on concrete. Your floors will have the appearance of highly polished marble.

There are a variety of methods than can be used on new and existing concrete floors to transform concrete into marble.

  1. Staining – concrete acid stains are ideal for creating natural-looking marbling effects because they react with the concrete surface to produce light and dark areas that stimulate the colour variations of real stone.
  2. Metallic Epoxies – metallic epoxy floor coatings are like liquid marble for concrete because of their pearlescent qualities and reflective pigments and they are highly versatile allowing you to achieve an endless array of decorative effects.
  3. Burnishing – Burnishing can mimic the highlights and lowlights of marble by producing natural-looking colour variations. It involves hand or machine trowelling the surface over and over again in a swirling motion until the desired pattern and degree of colour variation is achieved.
  4. Painting – Painting concrete floors to look like marble is similar to faux finishing of walls and offers more colour options than concrete staining. The floor is first painted with the desired base colour, and then one or more accent colours are applied by brush or sponge to create veining effects.

If you’re looking for a trusted concrete floor finisher, look no further! Hardscapes has been providing quality craftsmanship, service and customer satisfaction for over 24 years. We’re here to answer all your questions, discuss your ideas, or to book a FREE personalized quote. Call 403-547-5597 today!
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Can Water Damaged Concrete Be Repaired

Yes it can!

It’s called water degradation and can be caused by any number of things. Fire, aggregate expansion, bacterial corrosion, calcium leaching and many others.

Many basement floors get damaged by the high water tables and backed up sewers.

Untreated sewer water can produce hydrogen sulfide, which is then oxidized by aerobic bacteria present on the concrete surface above the water level. The sulfuric acid dissolves the carbonates in the cured cement and causes strength loss, as well as producing sulfates that can be destructive to the concrete.

Hardscapes Inc. has a solution to this problem. A clean up of the concrete floor and then sealing the concrete with a great decorative coating can preserve and update your damaged basement floor. This is a great alternative to replacing rugs and hardwoods.

For more ideas on how to restore or create your concrete Hardscapes Inc. has the answers. 403-547-5597

Need a concrete flooring expert for your upcoming project?

Hardscapes installs architectural concrete finishes specializing in decorative concrete overlays, engraved and stained concrete floors, and garage floor coatings for many high-end custom home builders and general contractors, as well as homeowners renovating or updating. We also offer solutions for restaurants, retail/commercial flooring, and even warehouse/industrial flooring is within the scope of our expertise.

Here’s a brief overview of our top 10 primary & complementary services. Feel free to give us a shout at 403-547-5597 to discuss how we can help you with your upcoming concrete project.

PRIMARY SERVICES

1. Resurfacing/Overlays – decorative concrete overlays/resurfacing for driveways, walkways, patios & more. Long-lasting, easy maintenance interior and exterior surfaces.

2. Engraving & Staining – from straight line to circular patterns, we specialize in decorative engraving & staining and offer options to create a unique design to freshen up your flooring.

3. Garage Floor Coatings – we’ll help your transform your garage with the perfect coating for optimum wear & tear, & that will improve safety and be exceptionally easy to clean and maintain.

4. Logos & Custom Floors – we can create unique custom floors by incorporating logos, decorative graphics & branding colours. Perfect for retail, hospitals, lobbies, schools, restaurants & showrooms.

5. Metallic/Reflector Floors – reflective pigments produce colourful concrete floors with dimension & depth. Our special colours match existing designs or preferred colours. Great for basements, garages, commercial, residential & industrial flooring.

6. Industrial & Commercial – flooring solutions for retail, commercial, warehouse & industrial are within the scope of our expertise. High performance flooring options offer resilient wear & tear, easy maintenance & are tailored to your specific needs.

OTHER SERVICES

7. Floor Coating & Grinding Removal – epoxy, paint, glue, thin-set & mastic can all be removed without the use of harmful chemicals. We utilize dust collection for all of our grinding/removal processes.

8.Concrete Polishing & Densifying – with our years of experience we can bring your concrete surface up to a beautiful premium quality shine with diamond polishing processes up to 3000 grit.

9. Concrete Sandblasting – Sandblasting can get some people a little upset! From sealer & paint removal, to fully exposed aggregate, we are experienced in getting it right while keeping the peace with community in the process.

10. Concrete Sealing – a little maintenance goes a long way. A fresh coat of sealer will protect your investment from salt & UV damage & lessen the impact of freeze/thaw cycles. Stamped & exposed concrete will look like new again.

Ever considered metallic/reflector floors?

Metallic epoxy REFLECTOR™ floors continue to be popular choices for commercial, industrial and residential applications, and popular among property owners, architects and specifiers.

Metallic reflective pigments produce colourful concrete floors with dimension and depth. Our special colours match existing designs or preferred colours. Great for basements, garages, commercial, residential & industrial flooring.

Metallic epoxy floors are fluid-applied and poured in place, fast set for quicker turnaround time. They are completely self-levelling, ultra-durable and unique. The cost effectiveness, compared to other types of floor coverings, just cannot be beat.

Most metallic epoxy floors are less colourful than those portrayed in the images below. There are unlimited colour options, combinations and visual patterns/textures and this flooring system can have gloss or satin finishes. Special colours can match design or preferred colours making each epoxy floor an original reflection of your home or business.

Hardscapes creates beautiful concrete floors that are versatile and can be personalized. Do you have an original idea you’d like to see come to reality? Let’s discuss. Call 403-547-5597 at your convenience. We’d love to help you revive your floors!
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Residential & commercial — Hardscapes has you COVERED!

Spring is on the not-too-distant horizon…time to start thinking about those projects on the back burner! When it comes to concrete, Hardscapes has you “COVERED”! We offer a complete line of treatments for concrete, both residential and commercial.

Hardscapes Inc. is an authorized distributor and installer of Elite Crete Systems (www.elitecrete.com), one of the top manufacturers for the decorative concrete industry. With products like garage floor coatings, epoxy coatings, polyaspartics, concrete stains/dyes, decorative concrete overlays, industrial coatings and more…

Hardscapes specializes in:

  • retail, restaurants, and office flooring solutions
  • residential concrete resurfacing, garage coatings, and flooring
  • Industrial/commercial floor coatings and protection
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Basement floor revitalization

This cracked up basement floor was beautifully restored by 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 for years to come.

From straight line to circular patterns, we specialize in decorative engraving & staining and offer options to create a unique design to freshen up your flooring.

Hardscapes has solutions for high-end custom home builders, general contractors and residential homeowners, as well as, retail/commercial flooring, restaurants, and warehouse/industrial flooring.

Get in touch today at 403-547-5597 for a no-obligation quote. We look forward to working with you and bringing your ideas to life!

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Concrete finishes — sleek, durable & easy to keep up

Hardscapes supplies and installs concrete products for many high-end custom home builders and general contractors, homeowners renovating or updating, restaurants, retail/commercial flooring, and even warehouse/industrial. Long-lasting, high-performance concrete offers resilient wear and tear, easy maintenance, and each project can be tailored to your specific requirements and desires. The possibilities are endless …

Concrete is extremely popular as an essential building and design substance for many indoor and outdoor applications. Concrete finishes are extremely durable, easy to clean, and they resist water when properly sealed. Here at Hardscapes, our line of treatments include concrete overlays, resurfacing, polishing, staining and stamping, but by no means is this a comprehensive list!

INDOOR APPLICATIONS

Concrete is multi-functional and can be used indoors for concrete floors, basement floors, and garage floor coatings.

OUTDOOR APPLICATIONS

Outdoors concrete is popular for driveways, patios, walkways, pavers, pool decks, and even outdoor fire-pits.

REPAIR & RESTORATION

From concrete sealers and concrete crack repairs, to foundation repairs, we have the right formula to solve your concrete needs.

QUESTIONS?

Don’t hesitate to give us a shout at 403-547-5597. We’d be happy to make recommendations and ultimately provide a solution!
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Looking for a rich, luxurious basement floor option?

“Rather than produce a solid, opaque effect like paint, stains permeate the concrete to infuse it with luminous, translucent tones that vary depending on the surface they are applied to and the application techniques used.” — Concrete Network

Stained concrete is especially effective for revitalizing dull, lackluster floors. From straight line to circular patterns, we specialize in decorative staining and offer options to create unique designs for new concrete floors or to freshen up your old flooring.

If you’d like to do something with your basement floors but you’re just not sure what, give us a shout at 403-547-5597 to discuss decorative stain as an excellent durable, wear resistant and affordable option.

Concrete floor heating system

Did you know that radiant concrete floor heating is even an option?!

You may not be building a new home this fall, but if you are thinking of resurfacing your existing concrete basement floors, radiant heating may be an idea you want to explore.

Radiant heated concrete floors can provide both beauty and warmth under foot, resulting in a more comfortable living environment. In fact, radiant concrete floor heating consumes less energy to achieve the same level of comfort, ultimately lowering utility costs.

Radiant floor heating is available in most situations. For newer floors or complete renos, cable forms are installed in the concrete slab when it’s poured, but for but already existing concrete floors, mat form can be embedded with a quick and easy installation in thin-set cement.

Have questions or need more information?

Call Hardscapes at 403-547-5597 to discuss how radiant heated concrete can be installed anywhere in your home or garage.

Thinking of giving your basement floor a facelift?

Yep, fall is now upon us and outdoor projects will cease over the colder months ahead. Time to turn our attention to interior updates and renos again!

Are you thinking of giving your basement floor a little facelift? In our current real estate market one of the home improvements with the best return on investment is actually a finished basement. After all, a cozy basement can serve as the heart of any home – one of the rooms where most families spend a ton of their time.

Remodels these days centre around the type of floor finishing you’re going to select for your basement. From luxury vinyl, tile and laminate, to carpet and engineered hardwood – such a variety of materials, hues, tones, and colours from which to choose!

But wait a minute, don’t discount decorative concrete as an option. It’s such a unique & versatile material!

Most people dismiss concrete because it sounds like something you’d only use in an outdoor setting – for a driveway, walkway or patio for example. But decorative concrete can make one of the most beautiful and long-lasting basement floors. With new resins and colour options, concrete now has a polished, lustrous finish that rivals any of the other options.

So if you’re considering a basement floor makeover, but haven’t yet made your material decision, get in touch with us here at Hardscapes. Call 403-547-5597 and we’ll provide you with all the details you need to know about concrete finishes and we’ll explain why it’s such an excellent option for any basement!