Ready to bring a little life to your hardscape? Incorporating plants into outdoor spaces that feature decorative concrete can add vibrant appeal. Depending on the project, there are a variety of ways in which adding plants can bring a splash of color, natural textures, and dynamic contrast to a home's exterior. However, it's important to...
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Are you looking to elevate the design of your concrete stairway? Crafting a concrete staircase goes beyond simply providing functionality; it can transform your space into an inviting pathway. Read on for tips on proper planning, stairway safety, improving our design, and materials to ensure longevity.
Enjoying Outdoor Space Year-Round Colder weather doesn’t mean that you can’t still enjoy your outdoor spaces. Finding the right heating source for your patio or yard can help you enjoy time outside year-round. With the wide range of outdoor heating sources available, it can be difficult to determine what will work best for your space....
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Looking to renovate your backyard and give it a fresh new look? Consider the incredible transformative powers of decorative concrete. As we’ve seen time and time again, concrete is no longer a cold, gray material suitable for nothing more than roads. Concrete is highly customizable, capable of providing nearly limitless looks and styles. Read on...
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Enhance the Look and Longevity of Your Project with Concrete Stain Looking for a cost-effective way to add an extra layer of style and strength to your concrete project? Great for indoor and outdoor applications — commercial or residential — applying stain is an excellent, affordable, and low-maintenance way to enhance the appearance of any...
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The days are getting warmer, the flowers are blooming, and you’re thinking about grilling out. Summer is almost here! Make sure your beautiful decorative concrete patio is ready for all your summer entertaining. Follow our easy tips and you’ll never want to go back inside! Step 1: Check for winter damage Winter can be tough....
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Do you want to make sure your stamped concrete projects earn a stamp of approval this year? Learn what we’ve been seeing and what we anticipate homeowners will be looking for in 2022! Trend #1: Renewed focus on outdoor living It’s true that outdoor living surged in popularity during the pandemic. And while this trend...
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As a concrete contractor you’re experienced with taking your customer’s requests and your vision to make your project look great. As with many projects, the work doesn’t end when the job does. Are you taking photos of your competed projects? Photos are such a vital tool in promoting your business. Whether using them in a...
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Do your customers ever ask about the advantages of a concrete driveway versus an asphalt driveway? Often it can be difficult to convince a homeowner who has their heart set on asphalt to consider concrete instead because they’re concerned about the higher upfront costs. In this situation, what can you say to help clients see...
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Here at Calico Construction Products, we know concrete well and we know how to help make it look great. Our customer service team fields a lot of questions, so we wanted to share a few that we hear on a regular basis. Take a look and let us know if you have more to add...
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