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Top 10 Tools You Need For Your Next Concrete Project

We get how easy it is to get caught up in starting your next concrete project. You have this image in your head of how everything will turn out and you just have to start. But nothing is more annoying than having to pause and take 10 trips to the store because you didn’t properly prepare with the right tools. Don’t worry we have you covered. This is our list of the top 10 tools and accessories you should have before starting your concrete project.

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There’s been a large increase in indoor quarantine DIY (Do It Yourself) projects due to everyone having to stay home at this time. Maybe you’re noticing cracks in the tile or chips in your worktop that you didn’t have time to notice before, and your creative mind is going wild with home improvement ideas. Well now that you finally have time to get to them, we thought it would be nice to outline some of these projects so you can stay busy and productive at home.

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Hardwood floors are gorgeous but after having them for a few years, they may start to need a little makeover. It’s always a good idea to know how to re-stain and seal your hardwood floors. That way either you can do it yourself when the time comes or make sure that the professionals you’ve hired are doing it correctly and not being lazy with it.

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Natural stone can be a hassle to fix especially when you are unsure of the stone’s properties. So in this blog, we are going to go over some of the issues when fixing natural stone, how to fix it, and the properties of some of the stones. 

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We get it, it’s a complicated process, but with electric underfloor heating the finished product is really worth it. Although we may not be able to answer all of your questions in a brief article, here are a few tips on how to install your electric underfloor heating and tile over it. If it is done incorrectly, you run the risk of cracking from heat expansion and wire damage from trowels, so here’s how you can make sure it’s done properly.

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On August 10th, a charity football tournament and fun day were held in memory of two beloved members of the Crewe community. To honour the valiant battle of Millie Bancroft and Gareth Jones against cancer, the event held at The White Lion, Warmingham Lane in Crewe, raised an amazing £5150.31. This amount continues to increase as those who participated in the fundraising sponsorship to shave their heads continue to turn in their sponsorship money. 

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Wall cracks – they’re bound to happen. Over time as a house gets older, the foundation starts to settle and for whatever reason, those annoying little cracks pop up on your wall. Here’s the best way for you to patch up those minor cracks for drywall or plaster walls all on your own.

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Concrete is highly recommended for patios and floors due to its durability, low-maintenance, and versatility. Don’t settle for simple grey cement when there are many options for having colourful concrete.

Make your patio or floor the centre of attention with these colourful ways! Our last blog talked about integral colour vs colour hardener and here we’ll highlight more options.

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Integral Colouring vs. Colour Hardener…Ready to put down concrete but don’t know which way to go? Don’t fret! We outline all the pros and cons here of each technique so you can decide the best way to go for your project. Integral colouring is the process of pre-mixing integral pigments into the concrete so that the entire concrete mixture is the desired colour. Colour hardening is the process of applying a mixture of sand, cement, pigment, and slab conditioning agents about 1/8 inch thick on top of recently poured plain grey concrete. 

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Our last blog talked about the growing popularity of flowing screed and the new material developments. So this time we’re letting you know just a little bit more about gypsum vs cement-based to help you make your flowing screed decision. 

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