Concrete Product Definitions
High Performance Products:
CRS uses premium brand name products that are warranted by their manufacturer. These products are brands that you know and trust such as Ardex, Behr, Sherwin-Williams and PPG.
For concrete repairs and decorative concrete, CRS uses polymer-concrete products that are specially formulated to resurface old, spalled or worn concrete surfaces such as driveways, sidewalks, patios or steps. Polymer-concrete overlay products are a cost-effective alternative to complete concrete replacement.
For concrete prep work, CRS uses a combination of high-quality products that professional installers and contractors have known and trusted for years. These products are backed by their manufacturer's warranty.
For a non-slip surface, CRS can apply a non-skid floor additive. This unique texture additive, which, when mixed with a finish product container of solid color stain creates a slip-resistant coating for all types of interior and exterior concrete.
Products:
- Acid Reactive Stains
- Colorseal
- Cooler Decking
- Epoxy Coatings
- Install Drains
- Joints & Crack Repairs
- New Construction
- No-Show Waterproofing
- Polished Concrete Floors
- Polymer Concrete Overlays
- Stamped Concrete
Color Selection
- Color Selections
- Stamp Selections
- Urethane-based Color Chart
- Colorseal Solid Color Chart
- Colorseal Semi-Transparent Color Chart
- Floorguard® Epoxy Color Chart
Acid Reactive Stains
Acid Reactive Stains are a blend of naturally occurring mineral salts and acids that react with the existing chemicals in concrete to achieve a mottled, more "natural stone" look. Each installation is as unique as a fingerprint. Acid reactive stains can be used for exterior hardscapes, artificial rock formations, interior floors, walls, and statuary. Wide color variations, mottling and unevenness of the color is normal and usually desired. When a more uniformly colored concrete is desired this technique should not be used.
Acid reactive stains do not protect concrete. We recommend a clear top coat to seal the surface from staining or freeze-thaw damage.
For Acid Reactive Stain Color Selection Chart
A floor with acid reactive stain.
Concrete Stain
Colorseal
Not all concrete stain are created equal. Some only stain the surface but do not seal it. Colorseal is a decorative and protective coating that is applied to exterior or interior concrete surface to provide a more uniform color. It is a 2-for-1 product that protects from water penetration and subsequent freeze damage while giving you color for a decorative finish. Colorseal comes in solid and semi-transparent colors.
Pool deck with Colorseal in a distressed finish. (Colors: Base Coat, Tan with Natural Henna & Loden)
Cooler Decking
Cooler decking is a proprietary blend of marble dust aggregates and polymer concrete that provides a noticeably cooler feel to concrete pool decking. It can be a huge improvement during those hottest summer days especially in area with extreme heat like Florida, Texas, or Arizona.
Joints & Crack Repairs
Urethane-Based Sealants
For cracks larger than 1/8th inch a urethane based sealant is applied to seal out water, transfer wheel load and accept thermal movement while maintaining adhesion to the sidewalls, a critical factor in the longevity of any crack or joint repair. We recommend sealing cracks and joints to keep water from undermining the base and destabilizing your concrete surface.
We used dark bronze urethane joint sealer in the joints on this patio to make the surface look like
Epoxy Coatings
Epoxy Floors
Epoxy coatings are a decorative and protective floor coating, typically applied to garage, workshop and other areas where impact and chemical exposure may occur.
CRS is Master Certified in over 12 areas of specialization including Epoxies, Novolacs, Polymers and Other Technical Surface Coatings. We will assist you in choosing the right coating for your application.
A Garage floor with an Crushed Granite System by Floorguard®.
Color: Alloy
Install Drains
Storm Water Management
If your concrete surface has standing water, you may need a drain to redirect the water to another area. CRS can re-level concrete surfaces, so it drains properly. Sometimes a drain is not needed. If you do need a drain, we offer several different styles. We will make recommendations on the type of drain depending on the amount of water and the use of the concrete surface.
Trench Drain
Moisture Remediation
Moisture Vapor Emissions
CRS has solutions for moisture issues in concrete substrates for any type of floor covering installation. We are Ardex Certified in Moisture Control, Underlayments and Toppings. All types of flooring have moisture restrictions. Get your specs, then give us a call before you install.
New Construction
Concrete Finishing
If you are thinking about adding a patio or other concrete area to your home, contact CRS for help planning and finishing new pour project. Concrete gives you complete creative freedom to bring the style and elements of your indoor rooms to the outdoors. We can do a stamped pattern or other decorative finish. Put our design experts to work for you.
Our crew is pouring a new porch that will be stamped with a Ashlar pattern.
No-Show Waterproofing
"No Show" Waterproofing is a long term waterproofing system for stone, brick, rock or tile that does not have that "candy apple glaze" look. Unique small molecules allow for deep penetration on dense surfaces. Ideal for surfaces where an invisible barrier of water protection is needed.
No Show Waterproofing
Polymer Concrete Overlay
Polymer Concrete & Self-Levelers
Polymer concrete overlay is a proprietary blend of resin, hardeners and concrete. Used as a repair product to provide a new wear surface, or a decorative medium for stamp, stencil, and textural patterns on existing concrete surfaces. It can be applied at as little as 1/16th of an inch thickness where door clearances or drainage is at issue. It can be colored using any decorative system for concrete.
Our crew applying polymer concrete overlay to a damaged basement floor.
Polished Concrete Floors
Polished Concrete & Terrazzo
Polished concrete is a series of steps by which a concrete floor is polished using successively higher grit diamond abrasives. Polished concrete is easily maintained, highly light reflective, very hard, and durable. We also polish terrazzo floors. Each floor is as unique as a fingerprint...
For more information on Polished Concrete Floors
Hair Lounge's Polished Concrete Floor