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Prepping for Concrete Patio

by Bob in Concrete

I want to expand the concrete sidewalk running around the back of my house into a Patio. The current concrete is original to the house circa 1 [...]

Answered on Sunday, April 4, 2010 at 10:35 PM

Floating a concrete floor?

by Ryan in Concrete

I will be laying ceramic tile in my kitchen during my remodel. How do I "float" a concrete floor in preparation for laying the said ti [...]

Answered on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 11:29 PM

Removing Stone Veneer Grout?

by bpowell in Concrete

The company that did our exterior stone veneer did not do a good job in maintaining consistency when they grouted it. The grouting was done ove [...]

Answered on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 08:27 PM

Broom Finishing a Concrete Pour

by Ryan in Types of Finishes

I will be pouring concrete with the help of my local handyman. I am curious as to what a broom finish accomplishes, if anything. I also would li [...]

Answered on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 11:26 AM

Attaching Plaque to Granite Boulder

by georgek in Masonry

I recently lost a very dear pet. I buried her at the base of a large granite boulder in back of my house. I purchased a slate plaque which I wou [...]

Answered on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 08:51 PM

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