Category: Concrete

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Repair cracked concrete with epoxy.
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How to Repair Cracked Concrete Floors

Even though concrete is tough, if not installed properly or misused, it can still crack. While you may see it as just an eyesore, a crack in your concrete, whether a driveway or garage, can possibly hurt the value of your home. Since repairing concrete is fairly easy, don’t be afraid to give it a try. There are plenty of DIY repair kits out there today for you to choose from for cracked or pitted concrete. The best material to use, Epoxy, is a 2-component polyurethane polymer which doesn’t require routing, fills hairline cracks, cures quickly, is stronger than concrete, and can be applied in freezing temperatures. Of course, sometimes a repair may only be a temporary fix, depending on what caused the cracked concrete in the first place.

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What to Know About Stained Concrete

If you want an affordable floor that will last you a long time and still looks nice, stained concrete floors are your best option. They can go anywhere but are typically used in high-traffic areas or areas that need to be more durable such as basements, garages, kitchens, mudrooms, and bathrooms. Don’t let the idea of concrete turn you off, though. One of the more popular interior options for concrete is to give it a glossy stain. Also, concrete doesn’t actually have to look like concrete. Through staining and stamping processes, concrete can mimic the appearance of wood, natural stone, marble, or tile.

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Substituting with concrete can be an excellent idea to replace some expensive construction and decorative materials.
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Substituting with Concrete for Your Budget

The best looking materials to make your home look good are often expensive. By substituting with concrete, you can actually achieve those same expensive looks without the high price! See for yourself how concrete can save you money by looking at these material cost comparisons.

Don’t worry about sacrificing the appearance of your home because of a lower budget. Creative Concrete Solutions can replicate the expensive look you want to achieve at a lower cost without compromising on looks by substituting with concrete.

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Concrete fun facts
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Concrete Facts: 3 Things You Never Knew

You see concrete every day. Whether it’s a sidewalk, parking lot, or even a building, it is all around us. While constant exposure to the material might have led you to deem it “boring” or “normal,” there are some interesting facts about it that might strike you as surprising.

Creative Concrete Solutions knows concrete. We’ve put together a list of some of the most interesting tidbits about our favorite construction material for you to enjoy!

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What Would You Do With Wet Cement?

When you’re walking along the street and see wet cement, you can’t help but write your name or leave a quick drawing. Your quick ‘street art’ will be admired forever once the cement dries. Wet cement has endless possibilities for memories, artwork, and so much more.

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Concrete Cracks and Cold Weather, What Do You Do?

Mother Nature is often unpredictable and gives us many things that are out of our control.  We can’t control the temperature, rain, hail, snow, or the damage she may cause to our personal belongings.  One of the most frustrating things is seeing dings in your car after it hails.  Another is seeing cracks in your concrete driveway and sidewalk leading up to your front door.  Cold and other natural causes can take their toll on your house’s pavement.  It’s unpredictable and irritating, but we at Creative Concrete Solutions have a few solutions that you should consider if the cold cracks your concrete.

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3 Untrue Myths You Should Never Believe About Concrete

As Murfreesboro’s premier concrete contractor, we’ve heard a wide variety of myths about concrete. However, the three myths below really take the cake. Concrete is a highly durable, reliable and marvelous material. The endless design, structure and appearance options your home and/or business can have with concrete are simply mind-boggling! Never, ever believe the following three concrete myths.

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Why you should consider an outdoor concrete kitchen for your home.
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6 Reasons Why Your Home Needs a Concrete Outdoor Kitchen

If you’ve been wrestling with the idea of adding a concrete outdoor kitchen to your Murfreesboro, TN home, what’s holding you back? Now is the perfect time to start planning your outdoor kitchen installation and addition. This beautiful addition to your home provides a wealth of benefits to you, your family and your friends!

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