Discover the Secret to Transforming Your Driveway with Ashler Slate Stamped Concrete!

Are you tired of pulling up to your home and being greeted by a dull, uninspiring driveway? Do you long for a fresh look that will not only boost your home's curb appeal but also leave your neighbors envious? Well, dear reader, it's time to stop dreaming and start doing, because I'm about to introduce you to the magical world of Ashler Slate stamped concrete.

But what exactly is Ashler Slate, you ask? Imagine the timeless elegance of natural slate, meticulously replicated and embossed onto concrete surfaces. The result? A stunning, high-end finish that mimics the texture and appearance of authentic stone, without the hefty price tag. With Ashler Slate stamped concrete, you can achieve the luxurious look of a custom stone driveway, without breaking the bank.

But the benefits don't stop there. Not only is stamped concrete a cost-effective alternative to traditional paving materials, but it also offers unparalleled durability and longevity. Say goodbye to cracked asphalt and faded pavers – with stamped concrete, your driveway will withstand the test of time, maintaining its beauty for years to come.

And let's not forget about the endless design possibilities. From rich earth tones to sleek modern finishes, stamped concrete allows you to customize your driveway to perfectly complement your home's aesthetic. Whether you prefer the rustic charm of cobblestone or the clean lines of geometric patterns, the options are truly limitless.

But perhaps the most exciting aspect of Ashler Slate stamped concrete is the ease of installation. Unlike labor-intensive stone or brick paving, stamped concrete can be poured and stamped in a fraction of the time, minimizing disruption to your daily life. In just a matter of days, you can transform your drab driveway into a stunning focal point that will leave your guests in awe.

So why wait any longer? Embrace the beauty and versatility of Ashler Slate stamped concrete and take your driveway from drab to fab in no time. With its unbeatable combination of affordability, durability, and style, there's no better choice for upgrading your home's exterior.

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Busy summer for the concrete crew

Every time summer comes around we get so busy that it's hard keeping up with the "paper work", well in our case it is actually the blogging, vlogging, social media.

 ... But do our best to take pictures of our work so when the opportunity's here get right back in the groove as you can see. So the days, weeks, months go by fast while we concrete contractors keeping busy placing, finishing a large variety of concrete works.
Sidewalks, patios, driveways, stairs, walls, house floors, foundations,crawl spaces, agilia super flat topping floors, so on. Each also can have different finish like:

The elegant stamped concrete which in itself has a large variety of surface finishes and colors.

Exposed aggregate once popular still looks great combined with the recent favorite smooth surface.

For sidewalks patios driveways the good old broom finish still loved in the residential neighborhood.

 Sure it's easy cleaning it up but gets slippery in the rain and especially in winter the impressive smoke color smooth troweled finish

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5 Problems Everyone Has With STAMPED CONCRETE – How To Solve Them

1,  After a long cold winter you notice some deep peeled off areas
     with regular color concrete of the otherwise beautiful stamped
     concrete driveway :

Solutions:  Don't use Salt to melt ice or snow.
                  Using sand will give you enough traction to drive,
                  or walk on it.

2, There is no way that you gonna get off easy without getting
    cracks in your stamped concrete. It just the way concrete is, and
    yes even despite the most careful preparations it does happen,
    don't panic. ...So what to do!?!

Solutions: get a chisel and a hammer widen and clean the crack
                 to 1/4 inch.
                 Than use matching color quikrete polyurethane concrete
                 crack sealant.

3, Fading stamped concrete: Is it fading? You perhaps forgot the 
    regular maintenance which includes periodic sealing to regain
    that shiny new look that you've fallen in love with.

Solutions: First clean it nicely, let it completely dry.
                 Get sufficient amount of concrete sealant, a paint roller,
                 perhaps a mask too and make it come back to its glory.

 4, Wrong Color: After the job is done you just don't like the color.

Solutions:  By applying different stains, dyes or tints, one can
                  accomplish the change For a minor change use diluted acid stain.
               
                 use full strength for medium color change, and for complete color                         change use solid color change or acrylic.

5, Let me see what you came up? ...and send me an email, or call
 
    John  604 377 3657 Vancouver, BC

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Garage Floors A-Z by Stamped Concrete

Once the foundation is done fill it with "road base" gravel to the desired level leaving enough space for concrete an average of 4 inches. Than start drilling the two inch deep holes in the foundation every 2 feet for the half inch rebar. (make sure its couple inches below the desired concrete height) (You also can go with wire mash which gives extra strength to the concrete floor) Insert the rebar in the wholes than tie them together to give extra strength to the garage floor.

Pour the concrete preferably use a concrete pump, than finish the surface smooth either by hand trowel, or for long lasting hard polished product, use a power trowel.

for more information on garage floors, and stamped concrete relater projects call John at 604 377 3657 or visit

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by John Tar

Crawl Space Concrete Contractors

Crawl space an area under or in your house that just about useless
space.
...But if you cover the let say dirt under your house with a thin layer of  concrete than trowel finish it it can become useful space like a storage.










 
This particular crawl space was done by Vancouver concrete
contractors. 3-4 inches thick concrete on a slight slope placed
than 2 hours later hand troweled.

If you have a similar type of crawl space ready to be covered
with concrete, let us know. For decorative, and Stamped concrete
works call concrete contractors for an estimate at 604 377 3657  John


John Tar
Stamped Concrete