– Acid Stain vs. Water Based Stain – I get this question all the time… acid stain vs. water based stain, what’s the difference? There are mainly two types of concrete stains, acid based and water based. Both have their qualities and drawbacks. This article should help you decide which is the best choice for…
– Metallic Epoxy Boise – What’s the newest and most creative flooring style that you’ve see around?…. You guessed it, metallic epoxies. Combining the latest technology with creative design and a unique coloration method you can now achieve one of the coolest looks for your floors. Metallic epoxy Boise! Metallic epoxy floor coating use a…
– Maintaining Epoxy Flooring – This is a great article I found on Angie’s List about the proper maintenance for epoxy coatings. Proper maintenance can add to the longevity of your investment. Here at Sweet Concrete we will make sure you have the proper maintenance techniques to protect your flooring and ensure a long…
– Concrete Sealants – The strength and durability of concrete makes it an important structural material since the Roman era. Unfortunately, concrete’s porous nature allows it to absorb water and soluble salts, which can be destructive. These salts can also delaminate epoxies and other coatings that are traditionally applied to honed and stained concrete. When…
– Epoxy Coatings – Epoxy coatings for flooring are made from a mixture of resin and hardener that hardens and becomes firm once fully cured. In general epoxies come in three major types: water based, solvent based, and solid epoxies. Solid epoxy floor coatings cure (the technical term for the process of drying and hardening…