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Double A
Concrete Inc. Glossary - Styles, Textures & Finishes....
Double A
Concrete Inc. provides custom decorative concrete work and
custom designs and Inlays. We provide an expansive range of
colors. Because of ever-advancing technology and jaw-dropping
chemical techniques, concrete can be colored in just about any
hue you could ever imagine. Below is glossary of terms use in
our industry.
 BROOM FINISH
Of all the decorative concrete finishes, a broom finish is
the most common. Broom finishes can be light broom or coarse
depending on the bristles of the broom you choose. This
attractive finish provides a non-slip surface. We can
schedule placement of decorative concrete when weather is
favorable. We place as many pours as manageable in the
shortest amount of time so that each individual pour dries in
the same weather conditions as the concrete placed around it.
STAMPED CONCRETE - Pattern
Stamped and
Texture Stamped
Stamped concrete is a system of adding Patterns,
Texture and Color to a plain concrete slab at the time of
pouring. A finished stamped concrete surface gives an
attractive, three-dimensional, two-toned appearance. With
stamped concrete you can create the realistic effect of slate,
stone or brick or even a custom design and imprinted in
concrete.
ACID STAIN FINISH
Unlike paint-like stains, acid stains are chemically reactive
stains. These stains permanently color the concrete,
transforming it into a unique and rich palette of colors. The
uneven distribution of the cement causes this marbled effect
while the concrete is being finished. There are many
application techniques include spraying, brooming, swirling,
sponging, ragging and mixing colors. All give different, yet
fantastic results. All are guaranteed to give you a unique
surface. Exact coverage is determined by the porosity of the
concrete, weather conditions, and application technique.
Chemical stains are water solutions and metallic salts that
penetrate and react with concrete to provide insoluble,
abrasion resistant color deposits in the porous concrete. They
contain a diluted acid to etch the concrete surface slightly
and to remove any surface laitance so that the staining
ingredients can penetrate deeper and react more uniformly.
Stains are applied to surfaces of cured concrete that are at
least one month old and free from all foreign matter.
The chemicals used limit concrete stain colors. Black, green,
reddish-brown and various shades of tan are most widely
available. The color is not merely a surface coating, but
penetrates to a limited depth and will not chip, crack or
peel.
EXPOSED AGGREGATE
One type of decorative concrete that is seen more often than
most others in residential projects Exposed-aggregate concrete
offers a wide range of textures and an unlimited color
selection. This makes exposed aggregate on of the most popular
and attractive decorative finishes for concrete design. A
plain, unremarkable surface has been stripped away to reveal
the exceptional beauty lying beneath. In the case of concrete,
that beauty is in the form of decorative aggregate, either
natural or manufactured. The decorative process of exposing
aggregate has been around since the early 1900s, well before
pattern stamping, stenciling, and decorative overlays became
trendy. But this method is far from being ready for
retirement. An exposed-aggregate finish offers numerous
advantages. And many of today’s contractors are finding
creative ways to take exposed aggregate to a new level by
combining it with other decorative treatments.
Exposed aggregate affects the surface of the concrete. The
surface of the concrete is decorated with coarse aggregate,
usually of interesting color and or shape. Exposed aggregate
finishes are rugged, slip resistant, and highly immune to wear
and weather. Exposed aggregate finishes are ideal for
sidewalks, patios, pool decks, and driveways. Commercially,
they are commonly used to allow the sidewalk finish to match
or accent an exposed aggregate finished tilt-up or pre-cast
building panel.
OVERLAY
Our Decorative concrete overlays are designed for cold weather
climates as well as warm and they can create an entirely new
look and provide a smooth surface they can also be an
inexpensive solution if you do not have to tear out an
existing slab. Our overlays combine cement with a variety of
aggregates and polymer resins our concrete polymer adds
flexibility and compression strength to combat cracking
,freeze damage, discoloration due to water damage and scuff
marks .
With the use of our stamp tools and texture skins, our polymer
stamped concrete overlay system, can create beautiful patterns
and designs rivaling the look of various stone, slate, brick,
tile and wood planking products. These have been used by
countless contractors, architects, engineers and public works
agencies around the world. They can be used on wood flooring
as well as on your existing concrete.
With high level of elegance combined with superior durability
and restoration capabilities our polymer cement overlays are
setting the standard for all high traffic, commercial interior
flooring.
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