Benefits Of Concrete Resurfacing

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Benefits Of Concrete Resurfacing

4 Benefits of concrete resurfacing your floor

Overtime concrete floors lose their appeal. They can become cracked and pitted, which can be extremely hazardous. Furthermore, replacing a concrete floor can be expensive. Luckily, there is another option – concrete resurfacing. This way, your floors surface can restore its natural beauty.

Here are 4 benefits of resurfacing your concrete floors:

It’s economical

Completely replacing a concrete floor is expensive and unnecessary. With a little research finding a quality concrete resurfacing company, the average homeowner can save BIG bucks. Then, that extra cash can be used to add value to your home in other ways. Otherwise, treating the family to a vacation is always a winner too. You can probably think of a few other ways to spend your newfound riches.

So many options

One of the great things about concrete resurfacing is that there are so many different options to choose from. You can spice your floors up with different colours, patterns or a combination of both. For ideas, you can do a quick internet search, or ask a professional concrete resurfacer what they think.

Benefits Of Concrete Resurfacing

A safer surface

Resurfacing isn’t just a good idea because it will look great, it will also make your floors safer to walk on. When concrete’s full of pits and cracks, the chances of someone tripping on it are high. Making your floors safer for family and friends should be a big enough reason to resurface your floors.

Curb appeal

Having thoughts of selling your home? If a potential buyer gets a glimpse of your cracked and worn out concrete, it could be a deal breaker. The inexpensive process of resurfacing your concrete floors can add a lot of value to your home. In turn, letting you walk away with more money!

Being one of the cheapest options available for floors, having so many different colors and designs to choose from, why wouldn’t you choose concrete resurfacing to bring new life to your old floors? Once it’s done, you’ll be wondering why you didn’t do it sooner!

When replacement of your floors can be avoided, we genuinely believe that resurfacing concrete floors is the best option for any property. Whether it be a driveway, patio, or pool surrounds, The Coating Company have the perfect solution to give the area a fresh new look and ensure its sturdiness. Call us today on 0499 852 473 for a FREE quote!

Concrete Resurfacing vs Tiling

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Concrete resurfacing vs tiling – The pros and cons

Whether you are building a new floor or renovating an existing one, selecting the right material for your floors is absolutely essential. Concrete resurfacing or tiling – that is the question. The choice of flooring will set the atmosphere for the whole room as well as a new maintenance routine. It is therefore important to know the features of both types of flooring so that you can make an informed decision.

Designs

While tiling has been a long time favourite, concrete is starting to shift the balance. Used for foundations for decades, architects have recently brought concrete inside our homes for a sleek and modern look. Do not be mistaken though, as concrete can look very different from the grey slab you might be used to!

Tiling indeed does not have the monopoly on versatility – the endless colours, styles and finishes tiling offers are also available for concrete. Whether you are thinking marble, terracotta, wood or slate, the only limit is your imagination. With staining and stamping techniques, a concrete floor can even look like… tiles!

Maintenance

Tiles and concrete require regular cleaning with non-abrasive cleaners. The smooth surface of concrete will make it slightly easier to clean than tiles, where dirt can get stuck in grout.

In the long term, concrete is also lower maintenance. While you might need to clean and possibly regrout tiles, concrete floors will keep looking brand new for much longer. 

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Durability

While both materials are durable and have a good resistance to shock, tiles are more susceptible to chip and crack, having to be replaced. Foot traffic, heavy impacts, weather conditions and natural wear and tear will leave more marks on tiles than on concrete.

Tiling and concrete can be used inside or outside the home, even in wet areas such as pool surrounds and bathrooms. They can both be slip-resistant: a special coating for concrete will do the trick, and certain tiles have a non-slip feature. Tiles however, may require a lot of maintenance in a wet setting as water can infiltrate through the grout.

On the other hand, smooth concrete surfaces can be made water resistant and will certainly keep mould at bay. Concrete has therefore a greater durability outdoors and in moist environments.

Comfort

As we all know, tiles are usually cold to the touch. Depending on the type of tiles, they can also feel rough or grainy. In short, tiles are pretty uncomfortable for bare feet (or baby’s bare hands!). Concrete to the contrary, offers a very smooth surface which is a lot warmer to the touch than ceramic. Concrete surfaces also heat in the sun, heating a room in a house perfectly for winter. You’d think a heater was on!

Costs and application

Concrete being a very cheap material, it can be a cost-effective solution as long as you do not choose a complicated style or finish. Tiles are usually slightly (to a lot) more expensive. The very attractive feature of concrete resurfacing is that it can be applied on top of existing floors, requiring less effort and making it more time-efficient and cost-effective.

Renovation

Even though this is something you might not think about now, considering the options for the future could be relevant (for example, when you get tired of your existing floors and want a brand new design). With tiling, one needs to take off the tiles, find a way to get rid of them and then relevel the floors before even thinking of a new floor. In contrast, you can easily apply a new coating of concrete on top of the current tiles, stone or concrete.

Are you ready to choose between tiling and concrete resurfacing? Both options offer a wide variety of designs for the perfect fit in your home. While both products are pretty similar in certain ways, concrete resurfacing has the edge on application, comfort, maintenance and durability.

The Coating Company has 10+ years resurfacing experience with residential, commercial and body corporate properties. If you’re on the Gold Coast, Brisbane, or Northern NSW, call the concrete resurfacing experts today on 0499 852 473 for a free quote.

Uses For Concrete

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Unusual uses for concrete at home

Concrete has been used for foundation and construction for centuries, however, it’s now entered a new age! Formerly unpopular due to its somewhat dull and cold appearance, the material is now loved for its versatility. So, if you are still thinking “pavement” and “garage floor” when someone mentions “concrete”, you are in for a treat. With endless designs and colours available, it will make for striking additions to your home.

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Why choose concrete?

Far from its usual use for garage and driveway flooring, concrete has recently been brought inside the home under many different shapes. Favoured for its urban, industrial style, it is used to make accessories and furniture. But why choose concrete over other materials such as wood, for example? While high-maintenance wooden furniture is now considered as vintage and sometimes even outdated, the sleek aspect of concrete makes for simple, but beautiful and modern furniture. But the material is not only preferred to its rustic counterpart for its appearance. Unlike wood, concrete is particularly cheap and it does not rot or burn. Another great reason to choose this material is that it is sustainable. Usually made with limestone, one of the most abundant materials on the planet, concrete can also be made with waste by-products such as: fly ash used in power plants. Not only that, concrete is used to recycle by-products and is also recyclable. Once it has served its primary purpose, it can be crushed to make a new batch of concrete that can be used to make pavements and roads. So, no more excuses not to let concrete into your house!

Concrete inside the house

From small accessories to countertops, concrete will add texture to your space. The material’s adaptability makes for endless possibilities, and will integrate perfectly in your existing designs, whether they are modern or rustic.

  • Countertops and tabletops

Heat resistant and durable, concrete is an excellent option for your countertops. Whatever the size and style of your counters, it can be moulded, designed and coloured to any shape and style to fit your kitchen or bathroom perfectly. With the right sealer, your countertops will be stainless – liquids will bead at the surface to make your kitchen super easy to clean. Functional and extremely versatile, you can also consider concrete for a new kitchen island or tabletop that will last a lifetime.

  • Accessories

Small concrete accessories can be a nice, original touch to a room. Hooks, door knobs, lamps, candle holders… The options are limitless!

  • Walls

For the ultimate industrial look, add a coat of concrete to your walls – you can choose to have it bare or coloured for a warmer finish. Decorative concrete tiles, with many colours and patterns are also an option for a more decisive look.

  • Stairs

Consider concrete for your open staircase! Whether concrete matches your actual decor or offers a beautiful contrast to it, concrete stair treads will be a stunning addition. Concrete will offer a better resistance to foot traffic and longer lasting.

Concrete in the garden

Totally weather-resistant, sealed concrete is a favourite for outdoor furniture. Its colour won’t fade, and you won’t have to move the furniture every time it rains for fear of water damage. With its many advantages against wood, concrete can also become a new permanent home for your flowers and shrubs. If you or your children are feeling inspired, you can use chalk to decorate your concrete “work of arts” and then use a sealer so it doesn’t wash off.

No matter how unusual your ideas for your home are, concrete can bring them to life. Whether you are looking for an original addition to your décor, or you want to achieve a total industrial look, concrete is the answer. Cost-effective, low maintenance and extremely versatile, your imagination is the only limit.

If however, you need some concrete resurfacing done at your property – driveway, pool surrounds, pathway, staircase, whatever it may be, contact the concrete resurfacing experts at The Coating Company on 0499 852 473 for a FREE quote.

 

What Is Concrete Resurfacing

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What is concrete resurfacing & when should you do it?

The times of dull concrete floors are over! Don’t settle for an outdated, aging driveway, or a worn and cracked entrance to your home any longer. Concrete resurfacing is a cheap and easy way to rejuvenate your floors. Here is an explanation on what concrete resurfacing is and when to do it.

A transformation potion

Concrete resurfacing is like plastic surgery for your floors – but better! Although concrete is one of the most durable materials for surfaces, the harsh Australian weather and the natural wear and tear will eventually cause it to erode. With concrete resurfacing, the aging or damaged surface of your floors will be removed. Then, the small holes and cracks will be filled for a smooth, healthy surface. Finally, a brand new overlay will be applied. This will help increase your floors’ longevity, but also dramatically improve the look of the entire surface!

A brand new look

After the “plastic surgery” is complete, why not add a bit of “makeup” to your floors? Thanks to innovative technologies, concrete doesn’t have to be plain grey anymore. Indeed, one of the best advantages of concrete resurfacing is that it comes in a wide array of designs, colours and textures. So, unless plain grey is what you want, there is no reason why you can’t spice things up! You can finally give your floors the exact look you’ve always wanted.

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The best time to resurface your floors

You should consider concrete resurfacing as soon as you notice signs of ageing in your floors. The longer you wait, the worse the damage will become, until resurfacing might not be an option anymore. Doing it sooner rather than later is cost effective and less time consuming. It will keep your concrete floors healthy for longer and avoid the hassle of having to completely destroy and then rebuild your floors.

The types of surfaces we go over

  • Exposed aggregate that’s gotten old and worn
  • Stencilled or stamped concrete
  • Existing tiles if they are sound (eg: not drummy or lifting off), or if needed remove tiles and coat the underlying slab.

Now that you know everything you need to about concrete resurfacing and the best times to do it, you might be ready to take the leap! Although you can do concrete resurfacing on your own, we would highly recommend to call upon professionals. The same way you would not go through with DIY plastic surgery, doing your own resurfacing is ill-advised for aesthetics, but also for safety reasons! After all, you will be walking on them so they’d better be stable, safe and sound! Call the concrete resurfacing experts at The Coating Company today on 0499 852 473. We’ll have the area looking flawlessly fresh in no time!