Perfect Patios for Patio People –
Is there such a thing as a perfect patio? People enjoy their patios so much that they are constantly working on them – adding concrete pavers or bricks to line the patio, or pouring more concrete to enlarge the patio. An average patio 20 years ago was about 100 sq feet. Today we see stamped, colored concrete patios that are up to 1,600 sq feet or more. People are increasing the living space of their homes by adding outdoor living spaces and many of those spaces include stamped, colored concrete. And once those patios are installed they are beautiful and glossy and everything that people want.
Time passes and the color seems to fade and the people become unhappy. They are convinced that their beautiful patio has deteriorated and wonder what can they do to restore the color, the shine, the beauty to their concrete patio. And the people are in pain because of a lack of education that they should have received when their beautiful decorative concrete patio was installed.
Once a stamped colored concrete patio is installed and the proper time has elapsed, it is sealed to prevent water, usage, and the weather from harming the concrete. The sealers used for this purpose are primarily acrylic-based sealers. This type of sealer is used because it brings out the color and gives a sheen or a gloss to the concrete. These sealers are wonderful for their purpose. However, they have short-lives – usually between 18 to 24 months depending on how many solids are in the original sealer. Acrylic sealers break down with extreme temperatures – either hot or cold. So in the Mid-West (Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, etc) these sealers can start breaking down rather rapidly. They need to be reapplied every 18 to 24 months in order to not only keep your stamped concrete looking beautiful but also to provide maximum protection against the weather and especially the freeze-thaw damage so common in winter.
If your patio is looking old and tired, has lost its color and shine, then clean your patio and put on some good quality acrylic sealers (and not all acrylic sealers are equal!). The less expensive sealers are less expensive for a reason – they usually do not have the same level of active ingredients that the higher priced sealers have. Remember the old adage – you get what you pay for. Tomorrow I will talk about proper installation for acrylic concrete sealers.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Perfect Patios for Patio People –
Is there such a thing as a perfect patio? People enjoy their patios so much that they are constantly working on them – adding concrete pavers or bricks to line the patio, or pouring more concrete to enlarge the patio. An average patio 20 years ago was about 100 sq feet. Today we see stamped, colored concrete patios that are up to 1,600 sq feet or more. People are increasing the living space of their homes by adding outdoor living spaces and many of those spaces include stamped, colored concrete. And once those patios are installed they are beautiful and glossy and everything that people want.
Time passes and the color seems to fade and the people become unhappy. They are convinced that their beautiful patio has deteriorated and wonder what can they do to restore the color, the shine, the beauty to their concrete patio. And the people are in pain because of a lack of education that they should have received when their beautiful decorative concrete patio was installed.
Once a stamped colored concrete patio is installed and the proper time has elapsed, it is sealed to prevent water, usage, and the weather from harming the concrete. The sealers used for this purpose are primarily acrylic-based sealers. This type of sealer is used because it brings out the color and gives a sheen or a gloss to the concrete. These sealers are wonderful for their purpose. However, they have short-lives – usually between 18 to 24 months depending on how many solids are in the original sealer. Acrylic sealers break down with extreme temperatures – either hot or cold. So in the Mid-West (Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, etc) these sealers can start breaking down rather rapidly. They need to be reapplied every 18 to 24 months in order to not only keep your stamped concrete looking beautiful but also to provide maximum protection against the weather and especially the freeze-thaw damage so common in winter.
If your patio is looking old and tired, has lost its color and shine, then clean your patio and put on some good quality acrylic sealers (and not all acrylic sealers are equal!). The less expensive sealers are less expensive for a reason – they usually do not have the same level of active ingredients that the higher priced sealers have. Remember the old adage – you get what you pay for. Tomorrow I will talk about proper installation for acrylic concrete sealers.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
What Concrete Thing can you do for Dad this Father’s Day
Father’s Day – a time to remember and honor your father. This year, surprise your Dad – do something concrete to honor him. Surprise him with a clean garage or a clean driveway. Stain his back patio so he has a pleasant place to relax. Don’t come bearing gifts this year – do something concrete.
For more information about turning your grey patio into a colorful space visit: www.SealGreen.com
Father’s Day – a time to remember and honor your father. This year, surprise your Dad – do something concrete to honor him. Surprise him with a clean garage or a clean driveway. Stain his back patio so he has a pleasant place to relax. Don’t come bearing gifts this year – do something concrete.
For more information about turning your grey patio into a colorful space visit: www.SealGreen.com
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Brighten It Up and Get the Heat Out
One of the best solutions for brightening those dark areas of your home, think tubular daylighting. 2-hour install, pure natural daylight can be added into nearly any room in your home. No electricity, just beautiful natural sunlight piped into your home. Check out this before & after:
If you're tired of high a/c bills, consider the Solar Star, a solar-powered attic vent. The Solar Star continually pulls fresh air through your attic, keeping the temperature below the level at which it "radiates" down into your home. The result: your a/c runs fewer, shorter cycles, saving you big bucks.
Check our website: www.daylightkc.com and then contact us for a free in-home consultation.
If you're tired of high a/c bills, consider the Solar Star, a solar-powered attic vent. The Solar Star continually pulls fresh air through your attic, keeping the temperature below the level at which it "radiates" down into your home. The result: your a/c runs fewer, shorter cycles, saving you big bucks.
Check our website: www.daylightkc.com and then contact us for a free in-home consultation.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Hello Kansas City
Home Service Professionals of Kansas City is a group of companies specializing in home improvement services. We started our group with the idea that only home services and home improvement companies that have a good reputation, do quality work, and have fair prices can be members.
When one of our companies is in your home, you can rest assured that you are dealing with a company that is striving for excellence in their craft. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work.
We are a group of small companies, many of which rely solely on word of mouth referrals. This means we simply MUST perform admirably for you to earn your referral to friends and family. And we proudly refer each other to our clients, because we know that our customers will be happy with the results.
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