Hardscaoes Inc. Calgary Concrete Floors

Does your driveway have oil or transmission fluid stains?

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Ever wonder what stains your driveway more, oil or transmission fluid?

Quite honestly it doesn’t really matter. Either one will leave a nasty stain. If you leave it too long or you have a chronic problem with your vehicle it may be embedded in the cement permanently.

These two fluids left unattended can also lead to pitting in the concrete. Small divots that will let water sit and will eventually crack the surface.

If your driveway sounds like the one above you might consider re-surfacing. Hardscapes Inc. has a surface solution for every driveway situation. Fast and professional, get your driveway looking brand new in no time.

Get in touch today at 403-547-5597.

Planning to repair your cracked concrete this spring?

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worn-concteteIf you have lived in your home for a number of years you might have to deal with broken concrete. Constant wear and tear from the environment, road salt and the dropping of heavy objects can cause cracking and pitting as well as permanent staining.

The concrete fixtures of your home are one of the first things guests or the public notice when they come to you pay a visit.

Resurfacing and repairing these surfaces is not something you want to attempt on your own. A professional knows the right formula and surface to apply to your specific needs.

Hardscapes Inc. has all the tools and materials to do the job right. Contact us or request a quote to find out how to solve your aging concrete woes.

Garage Floor Anti-Slip Solutions

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Our concrete garage floors take a lot of abuse. At Hardscapes we can help transform the look & feel of your garage.

The images below are from one of our past garage flooring projects. This 100% UV resistant polyaspartic coating will provide years of easy maintenance.

The non-skid texture ensures great traction and safety. And by the way, it looks amazing too!!

 If you’re considering a new garage floor this spring, call 403-547-5597 now! Hardscapes has a multitude of solutions to address all your ideas and problem areas. 

Bulletproof for years to come!

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Concrete has become a material that homeowners and designers are often requesting as functional and beautiful space options.

Here’s an overview of the basic methods used to restore our client’s garage floor:

“On this project, after grinding, chipping and preparing the concrete, this suspended garage floor was structurally restored using our unique structural repair material.

We coated the floor with an 80% solids polyaspartic with Hardscapes “gunflint” blend of flakes. Top-coated with two coats of a 90% solids polyaspartic coating, this floor will be bulletproof for years!

It can be a challenge in Calgary with frigid temperatures. Thanks to some premium products designed for our harsh climate., this job was a success despite -30 degree temperatures.”

Hardscapes Inc. knows about concrete and how to keep it from cracking and heaving while making it look beautiful at the same time.

For more information or to request an estimate, don’t hesitate to call 403-547-5597, or email sales@concretecanada.com.

Check out the before & after of the job described above.

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Salt can sneak into small pores and tiny cracks in your concrete

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Concrete is incredibly more porous than you would think. Though it seems rock hard, it is actually full of millions of tiny cracks and pores.

Concrete can be damaged in any number of ways, but the most common damage occurs from the de-icing salts used by city snow plowing services and freeze/thaw cycles which occur quite often in Calgary during fall freeze-up and spring warming.

When this happens, salt can sneak into the small pores and tiny cracks in your concrete creating an acid-like reaction. Eventually larger and larger pockets are created that hold greater and greater amounts of water. It is the water that eventually causes all the damage.

Water expands up to 9X when frozen. The pressure from this expansion grows with each freeze and thaw until eventually it pops the surface of the concrete creating even larger cracks and the pitting you so often see in sidewalks and driveways.

Hardscapes Inc. has a number of solutions to this problem. Call 403-547-5597 or email sales@concretecanada.com for a FREE quote or for more information.

 

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.

Radiant Heated Concrete Flooring

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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Elite Crete Systems

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As a certified installer of Elite Crete systems we thought we would give you some examples of how beautiful these applications can be. Whether your floor is industrial, commercial or industrial, this is the way to go when surfacing concrete.

      Residential Interior Flooring
Concrete Canada Concrete Residential Floor

REFLECTOR™ Enhancer Floors continue to be one of the most popular choices amongst property owners, architects and specifiers..

      Exterior Decorative Concrete Overlays
Concrete Canada Exterior Deck Finishes
      Polymer modified cementitious coatings can restore old concrete surfaces to look like brick, stone, tile and more.
 
      Commercial Interior Flooring
Concrete Canada 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.
 
      Ultra-Durable Industrial Flooring
Hardscapes Inc. Industrial Floor
These resinous flooring systems are engineered to provide a durable, low maintenance surface for food & beverage, warehouses and manufacturing areas.
 
Contact us today  for more information.