Reinforcing and Overlaying Old Concrete Slabs in Portland Understanding the Need for Reinforcement In Portland, many older properties feature concrete slabs that may not be structurally sound enough to support new overlays without reinforcement. These slabs, especially if they are thin or have developed numerous cracks over time, can pose significant challenges when trying to […]
Basement Floors in Portland: Your Concrete Guy’s Detailed Process Preparing a Concrete Slab for Stain or Sealer When preparing a basement floor in Portland, proper preparation is critical. A well-prepared slab ensures that any stain or sealer applied will adhere properly and provide a long-lasting finish. This process begins with grinding the floor using a […]
Remedying Basement Pet Stains and Smells Nothing can be more frustrating than removing pet stains and odors from basement concrete floors. Often the problem has existed for many years or even several owners. Sometimes it does not become apparent until old carpet has been removed from the basement concrete floor. When trying to refinish the […]
Industrial chic at the Convention Center location of Oregon’s Finest Cannabis The biggest challenge I have faced when transforming old concrete slabs into classic decorative concrete floors is mind-melding with the customer as to what they are hoping for and what is possible based on the age and condition of their slab. It is important […]
Polymer Cement Borders Add a nice touch and hide tac nail holes If your concrete slab has ever been carpeted chances are the carpet was held down with tac strips. These wooden strips are attached to the concrete floor with little nails. Depending on the strength of your concrete and the depth of the nails, […]
