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Ever considered concrete countertops?

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Concrete CountertopYep, the cold weather’s arrived and outdoor projects will cease over the winter months. Time to turn our attention to interior updates and renos again!

Have you been thinking of giving your kitchen a little facelift? You’ve likely heard time after time that one of the home improvements with the best return on investment is actually the kitchen. After all, the kitchen is 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 stone you’re going to select for your countertops. From granite, quartz, and corian, to slate, engineered stone and ceramic tile – such a variety of hues, tones, and colours from which to choose!

But wait a minute, don’t discount 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 concrete can make one of the most beautiful and long-lasting countertops. Concrete’s reputation as being not quite perfect as a countertop material has truly evolved. 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 kitchen makeover, but haven’t yet made your countertop 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 countertops and we’ll explain why it’s such an excellent option for any kitchen!

Is radiant heated flooring for you?

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Did you know that radiant heated concrete flooring is even an option?

You may not be building a new home, 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, concrete floor radiant 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?

Give Hardscapes Inc. a call at 403-547-5597 to discover how radiant heated concrete can be installed anywhere in your home or garage.

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It’s in the Details

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To get a great looking garage floor you need to take particular care with the details. All the nooks, crannies and cracks need to be filled and all the dust and small particulates left over from the top coat need to vacuumed and disposed of before the final coat is applied. Watch the video for an inside look at the details and give us a call to get your new garage floor appraisal.

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Thinking of coating your garage floor before winter?

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Yep, it’s that time again – time to get ready for winter. Have you started organizing and cleaning out your garage of all the summer toys, deck furniture and yard equipment, to name a few of the things that fill up and clutter our garage space?

While you’re cleaned out, why not get that ugly old worn out garage floor cleaned up and coated?! A polyaspartic coating will do wonders. It will be brighter, cleaner, easier to clean, and best of all, protected from all that winter salt that’s just ahead.

Hardscapes Inc. offers solutions for any budget. Gorgeous flake floors and even mica metallic flakes for those who like to eat, sleep and play in their garage, as well as solid color for those with more of a utilitarian need. These coatings are 100% UV stable, extremely abrasion resistant, and highly chemical resistant.

Many garage floors can be done start to finish in just ONE DAY!

Contact us today 403-547-5597 at for your free estimate!

Have you ever thought about finishing your kitchen floor with concrete?

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concretekitchenfloorThink about it. It’s the one place that you are constantly wiping and cleaning. Sharp objects are frequently dropped 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…no maintenance. Period.

Concrete is low-maintenance and resistant to staining when it is sealed properly.

Concrete is virtually indestructible. The life span of your floor is infinite. Concrete is so durable it can last for 50-100 years!

If you get tired of the look or colour, 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. Concrete offers almost unlimited design options for colour, texture and polishing.

For information on concrete floors and installations for your home give the experts a call at 403-547-5597.

The Late Season Concrete Project

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Poured concrete patio canadaconcrete.comDid you know that if you know what you’re doing you can pour concrete almost all year round?

That is if the general air temperature is between 10° C and 32° C you should be safe. There are other factors that might determine the outcome like wind and humidity along with water temp have an effect on pouring concrete in less than favorable conditions.

Cold Weather

Temperatures below 0° C should be left until warmer weather or best recommendation would be to hire a pro. Concrete sets slower in colder temperatures so the key to getting it right is to make sure the concrete sets fast.

Here is a cold weather tip to get your concrete set right, use hot water. You could always use a fast setting concrete to pour you your slab but if you really want it done right call someone who does it for a living.

Give us call or email us for more information on how we can get that late summer concrete project done right.

Transform your garage this summer!

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You’ve decided that this is the summer you’re going to declutter, reorganize, clean and freshen up your garage space. While it’s likely going to be a big job, it’ll be worth it when the cold weather arrives and you don’t have to squeeze your vehicle in between everything else that’s been dumped in there over the years.

While you’re cleaned out, why not get that ugly floor cleaned up and coated?! A polyaspartic coating will do wonders for your garage. It will be brighter, cleaner, easier to clean, and best of all, protected from all that salt we spoke of last week.

Hardscapes Inc. offers solutions for any budget. Gorgeous flake floors and even mica metallic flakes for those that like to eat, sleep and play in their garage, as well as solid color for those with more of a utilitarian need. These coatings are 100% UV stable, extremely abrasion resistant, and highly chemical resistant.

Many garage floors can be done start to finish in just ONE DAY!

Contact us today at 403-547-5597 for your FREE estimate.

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The Concrete Sponge

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If you have ever watched water seep into your drive or walkway you know that concrete is pretty much a sponge. It will absorb anything from below and from above.

What causes concrete to crack and fail is the moisture expanding and contracting from the extremes of hot and cold weather.

Indoors concrete should be sealed as dust never stops coming out of exposed concrete.

This concrete should be sealed. If you’re going to seal your concrete you can use something as simple as a sealer or you can use an epoxy coating with decorative features.

Polyasparic coatings are becoming one of the most popular finishes for conctete. They are a non-fading substance that can incorporate multiple colours, coloured chips or quartz added to the polyasparic to create beautiful and multi coloured concrete floors in homes, offices and commercial buildings.

Talk to us about how to create a stunning floor in your favourite space or office today.

Call for a FREE estimate. 403-547-5597

 

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Cracks in your Concrete Porch?

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Cracked PorchHave you ever attempted to repair a crack in your concrete porch yourself? You likely discovered that this is not really a DIY situation!

These days most front porches are made with concrete and what starts out as a small crack can quickly become a larger crack if water gets in and freezes.

Depending on how deep the crack is it may have to be filled in with vinyl patching and then capped with a concrete patching material. You might even have to use a metal brush or some other method like stapling or chiseling away some of the edges to make a smoother repair.

Aging concrete can go from bad to worse fairly quickly if not attended too and DIY repairs can be tricky. In fact, the results can vary from just OK to hideous.

Why not let an expert take the struggle out of this type of home repair?

Hardscapes Inc. has all the tools and the know-how to quickly assess any situation and find the immediate answer to your worn concrete issues. Call 403-547-5597 today!

A Father’s Lov

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fathersloveThank you & Happy Father’s day to all you remarkable Dads, Step-Dads, Big Brothers & positive role models…Sunday June 19th – a special day to celebrate YOU!