Concrete & masonry are functional and aesthetic aspects of a house that often need attention. Are you dealing with cracked or crumbling concrete or masonry? You're not alone - plenty of Hometalk members have faced similar challenges with concrete & masonry, and they're here to share their experiences with you. Since there are so many talented concrete and masonry pros on Hometalk, you can browse photos of their work for inspiration for your own concrete or masonry project.
Painting Cement
My husband and son are doing some painting for our school district this summer. They have been asked to paint the floor in locker rooms in a secondary gym. This has been used for
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How to Melt Snow On Your Driveway
WarmlyYours offers the perfect solution for clearing your driveway of snow, introducing WarmlyYours Snow Melting systems.
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I'll do that. Thanks
Cheapest way to make a large retaining wall
I have almost 1/3 of an acre backyard that I will be re-establishing soon, and one of the projects will be a 2-3 ft tall retaining wall that will be approx. 25 feet in length - it will be very visible! What are some attractive and less costly ideas? (I'm putting tiers into a sloped yard hoping to correct the drainage problems.) the concrete is gone and the sand will be mixed in with new top soil and mulch. The wall will follow the far curve and extend out 10-15 ft.
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yes mine have creasote and have no show of wear after 6 years, will be on the lookout, my ...»
My Newest Fireplace Profile for a Customer
This is a stone profile I did for a customer recently. The firebox was Not done by me. The owner decided to paint it black, me ...I would have parged it. Looks like another summer of stone work ahead.
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Thanks Marcy and John! Lori a parge is a mortar mixed specifically for a certain job and then ...»
Want to know the source to purchase garden path stones that look like
one of the pictures on web was of an Old Woman's Garden path with fabulous garden stones. Where can we buy these?
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I was told by some concrete specialist to do 12X12 or 14 x 14 blocks.Ii am old and wanted to ...»
How do I remove rust stains from concrete patio?
My hubby power washed our concrete patio and the rust stains remained. Any suggestions?
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You may need to use muriatic acid to remove this stain. Be careful and use gloves and eye ...»
Building a Backyard Shed/shop
As a part of our backyard transformation, my husband had to have a shed/shop! This is a chronicling of that project!
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absolutely wonderful job!! my hubby need a small one!
Learn How to Repair Cracked Concrete - HWDIY
On this episode, Kim demonstrates how to repair cracked rotting concrete, to help fix damp and dusky basements.
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Faux or lightweight concrete walls for garden
I am seeking info on making/sculpting low walls and borders by taking metal lath, screen wire or something and covering it with layers of concrete or stucco for use in my garden. I had
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DIY Brick Walkway
I would like to lay a brick walkway. Any suggestions on leveling the ground or laying the walkway?
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Actually, you use concrete in the powder form and then mist. It does work as I have seen it ...»