Interior Concrete Flat Work

Here are the steps Greystone follows to ensure the success of your project:

All basement floors are poured with 3500 PSI concrete.
Super plasticizers are added to the concrete mix in the warmer months to make the concrete slump pourable. Super plasticizers are a better additive than water because they do not diminish the strength of the concrete mix. They also reduce shrinkage which in turn minimizes cracking.
Zip strips-control joints-are always placed in locations where basement floors are likely to crack, particularly around posts or off corners. The zip strips help control cracking but they won't eliminate it entirely.
Basement floors are hand troweled two to three times to ensure a level, Cleanable smooth finish.

All garage floors are poured with a 4000 PSI concrete mix containing fiber mesh and 6% air content (In fiber mesh, one itch long Polypropylene fibers are incorporated into every inch of the concrete for added strength and crack control.)
Super plasticizers are added to the concrete mix in the warmer months to make the slump pourable. Super plasticizers are a better additive than water because they do not diminish the strength of the concrete mix. They also minimize cracking.
Saw Cut control joints are used to allow for expansion/contraction due to climate changes. Garage floors are sloped from back to front for drainage.
The front lip of the garage pad is beveled to reduce the likelihood of water entering. Floors are hand troweled two to three times to ensure a level, sweepable, smooth finish.

Concrete Care Tips

Keep these tips in mind to maximize the life of your new concrete project.

Your flat concrete project takes up to 30 days to cure. Sealing to protect the surface needs to take place 30 days after the concrete is placed.
Minnesota's sever climate and our use of de-icing chemicals play havoc on concrete. Sealing the surface will minimize the damage.
Make sure your new concrete is sealed before its first winter.
Stick to the schedule of maintenance recommended for the sealer you choose and use. Call Cemstone Contractor Supply are 651-905-1500 for recommended sealing products.

Have you ever tried sandblasting your kitchen floors to remove a persistent stain or used bleach to touch up your carpet? Of course not! Use the same consideration when caring for the concrete surfaces outside your house.
Keep concrete clean of ice and snow.
Avoid using harsh acids for cleaning concrete. Should rust, oil or other materials stain your concrete surface, clean only with a product designed for use on concrete.
Call Cemstone Contractor Supply are 651-905-1500 for recommended cleaning products.

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