Hardscaoes Inc. Calgary Concrete Floors

Can Water Damaged Concrete Be Repaired

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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

Concrete finishes ideal for high-traffic areas

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Specializing in many finishes, our products are ideal for high-traffic areas and areas requiring slip-resistant textures and finishes. Hardscapes has many years of concrete commercial/industrial flooring experience. We have solutions for restaurants, retail/commercial flooring, and even warehouse/industrial flooring is within the scope of our expertise.

In addition, we offer resurfacing processes (over existing concrete) and have the equipment necessary to remove the epoxy, paint, glue, thin-set, and mastic. All of these coatings can be removed without the use of harmful chemicals. We utilize dust collection for all of our grinding/removal processes and leave nice smooth concrete ready for staining, engraving, or coating with any of our beautiful finishes. Our concrete diamond polishing & densifying processes will bring your concrete up to a sparkling shine.

We’d be happy to discuss your situation and give you a recommendation that’s just right for you. Call 403-547-5597 today for a no-obligation quote.

Need a concrete flooring expert for your upcoming project?

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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.

Expert architectural concrete floor finishes

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Calgary’s real estate market is the hottest in years. If you’re thinking of selling your home in the near future but would like to do some updates first perhaps the first place to start is with your existing flooring. If you’re considering a unique design finish that really makes a statement,  architectural concrete may fit the bill!

Architectural concrete is being used more and more in residential homes providing design aesthetics that are beautiful and unforgettable. And, architectural concrete is versatile, durable and economical.

Hardscapes has been installing architectural concrete finishes since 1996. We specialize in decorative concrete overlays, engraved and stained concrete floors, garage floor coatings, and industrial/commercial floor coatings in a variety of finishes, colour and texture.

With over 20 years experience combined with our attention to detail and high level of customer service, we take pride in every project we undertake, no matter the size.

Request a quote today at 403-547-5597.

 

Residential & commercial — Hardscapes has you COVERED!

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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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Hardscapes is a certified installer of Elite Crete Systems

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Elite Crete Systems is a world leading developer and manufacturer of specialty products for engineered high performance surfaces and flooring. Here at Hardscapes we’re a certified installer of Elite Crete systems. 

The REFLECTOR™ Enhancer Flooring System is a specialty, self-levelling, fluid-applied floor coating for commercial, industrial and residential applications.  These applications include performance flooring solutions, restoration systems and decorative finishes where durable, long-lasting, easy to maintain, unique custom flooring is required or desired. 

Below is a sampling of the work we’ve done for a few of our clients showing how beautiful and functional these applications can be. Whether your floor is residential, commercial or industrial, this is the way to go when surfacing or re-surfacing concrete.

Residential Interior Flooring – REFLECTOR™ Enhancer Floors continue to be one of the most popular choices amongst property owners, architects and specifiers.
 
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Exterior Decorative Concrete Overlays – polymer modified cementitious coatings can restore old concrete surfaces to look like brick, stone, tile and more.
 
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Commercial Interior Flooring – these resinous flooring systems can be customized to match virtually any design or theme. Durability and ease of maintenance is unmatched compared to conventional floor coverings.
 
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Ultra-Durable Industrial Flooring – these resinous flooring systems are engineered to provide a durable, low maintenance surface for food & beverage, warehouses and manufacturing areas.
 
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To request a consultation, or for general questions, please contact Hardscapes at 403-547-5597. We’d be happy to provide more information or make recommendations.
 

Looking for a rich, luxurious basement floor option?

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“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.

Thinking of giving your basement floor a facelift?

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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!

The look of marble without the expense!

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Marble is a luxurious, clean and classy looking material, but it is very expensive. Creating a faux marble finish will take any floor to the next level. The most natural looking and durable marble-like option is to create the marble look on concrete. Your floors will have the look 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 color 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 color variations. It involves hand or machine troweling the surface over and over again in a swirling motion until the desired pattern and degree of color variation is achieved.
  4. Painting – Painting concrete floors to look like marble is similar to faux finishing of walls and offers more color options than concrete staining. The floor is first painted with the desired base color, and then one or more accent colors 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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No job too big for the Hardscape experts!

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One of our previous clients had a retail store with old carpet glued down to the floor. Ultimately, they were wondering if they could still have a concrete floor finish.

Not a problem for the experts at Hardscapes! We have the equipment necessary to remove the glue and leave nice smooth concrete ready for staining, engraving, or coating with any of our beautiful finishes.

We’re a one-stop concrete flooring shop for anything from simple, solid colour industrial warehouse flooring choices, to beautiful, but more complex multi-coloured stained and metallic reflector floors. We offer a complete line of concrete treatments and create perfect concrete structure every time. We specialize in:

  • Retail, restaurants, and office flooring solutions
  • Industrial/commercial floor coatings and protection
  • Residential concrete resurfacing, garage coatings, and flooring

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call 403-547-5597 or send an email at sales@concretecanada.com. We’re here to answer your concrete-related questions, provide more information, and we’d be happy to provide a solution for your unique circumstances.