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Amazing Improvements and Garages

Professional | Marietta, GA
Services: Concrete & Masonry, Remodeling, Flooring
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  • see the flag?  Some clients think the floor is still wet....
    see the flag? Some clients think the floor is still wet....
  • Metallic floor with high gloss urethane top coat
    Metallic floor with high gloss urethane top coat
  • Adding the metallic intermediate coat of a metallic flooring installation.
    Adding the metallic intermediate coat of a metallic flooring installation.
  • check out the reflection of that Ferarri wheel !
    check out the reflection of that Ferarri wheel !
  • Entry foyer of dealership, note all of the metallic pigment effects.  It changes as you move,
    Entry foyer of dealership, note all of the metallic pigment effects. It changes as you move,
  • The effect of "tadpoles" swimming under the surface was created within the layers of the flooring
    The effect of "tadpoles" swimming under the surface was created within the layers of...
  • A really nice non-slip coating, very flexible material
    A really nice non-slip coating, very flexible material
  • You can see the cross hatch double coating in this freshly lain pool deck
    You can see the cross hatch double coating in this freshly lain pool deck
  • Although cleaned, you can still see the character of the floor...
    Although cleaned, you can still see the character of the floor...
  • As we have cleaned and prepped the room, when dry, the floor looks white
    As we have cleaned and prepped the room, when dry, the floor looks white
  • Here is what a base light brown stain looks like when highlighted with Terracotta.  It brought out the red hues in the floor.  Like it? How about a thumbs up?
    Here is what a base light brown stain looks like when highlighted with Terracotta. It brought out th...
  • You never know how the concrete will take the stain.... there will be variations in colors and depths.
    You never know how the concrete will take the stain.... there will be variations in colors...
  • It can be as bold or sedate as the homeowner wishes.
    It can be as bold or sedate as the homeowner wishes.
  • We were pretty happy with the way this one turned out!
    We were pretty happy with the way this one turned out!
  • Atlanta Home Improvement Magazine - See page 52
    Atlanta Home Improvement Magazine - See page 52
  • Getting set up for the first coat of epoxy and chip broadcast.
    Getting set up for the first coat of epoxy and chip broadcast.
  • Cracks patched and ready to coat
    Cracks patched and ready to coat
  • Here is the transition between the garage and the driveway
    Here is the transition between the garage and the driveway
  • Looking into the garage after the top coat has been installed
    Looking into the garage after the top coat has been installed
  • The floor was fairly rough but salvagable by diamond grinding.
    The floor was fairly rough but salvagable by diamond grinding.
  • Its all in the details.  Bobby ensures all of the edges are properly coated for inspection
    Its all in the details. Bobby ensures all of the edges are properly coated for inspection
  • Putting down the final coat.  USDA approves !
    Putting down the final coat. USDA approves !
  • The floor was saturated with silicone and in rough shape
    The floor was saturated with silicone and in rough shape
  • After the 3rd cut at the floor and an acidic shock, the first coat was applied
    After the 3rd cut at the floor and an acidic shock, the first coat was applied
  • The second coat added depth and durability to the floor
    The second coat added depth and durability to the floor
  • Finally, the drive lines were lain and a urethane was added to eliminate possible yellowing
    Finally, the drive lines were lain and a urethane was added to eliminate possible yellowing
  • This is what we were handed...
    This is what we were handed...
  • Far side of room, before...
    Far side of room, before...
  • Pressure Washers and Surface Cleaners made quick work of the latent dust and floor debris.
    Pressure Washers and Surface Cleaners made quick work of the latent dust and floor debris.
  • Finally, roughing up and knocking down high spots around patched areas.
    Finally, roughing up and knocking down high spots around patched areas.
  • Special Epoxy fillers were used on non-moving joints, spalls, etc.
    Special Epoxy fillers were used on non-moving joints, spalls, etc.
  • Big jobs call for big tools, check out the vacuum... Epoxy is being removed and the surface prepped.
    Big jobs call for big tools, check out the vacuum... Epoxy is being removed and the surface preppe...
  • Big floor grinders leave these piles of dust/debris in their wake
    Big floor grinders leave these piles of dust/debris in their wake
  • far side of room, after...
    far side of room, after...
  • and what we handed them....
    and what we handed them....
  • Ready for customers !
    Ready for customers !
  • Lifts added, Cars brought in.... Project complete!
    Lifts added, Cars brought in.... Project complete!
  • before
    before
  • and after...
    and after...
  • Ah... coating installed, looking HOT !
    Ah... coating installed, looking HOT !
  • This is the look the client was seeking!  Mission Accomplished!
    This is the look the client was seeking! Mission Accomplished!
  • All the way to the edge !
    All the way to the edge !
  • RED just makes this room POP with color,,,,!  Dim... NO MORE !!!
    RED just makes this room POP with color,,,,! Dim... NO MORE !!!
  • Georgia Red floor with a Georgia logo hand painted in Epoxy.
    Georgia Red floor with a Georgia logo hand painted in Epoxy.
  • Hand laid epoxy via a licensed stencil.  There are many ways to place graphics into a floor.
    Hand laid epoxy via a licensed stencil. There are many ways to place graphics into a floor.
  • Wide view of the room taken from the garage door entry.
    Wide view of the room taken from the garage door entry.
  • Close up view of the floor.  We can help with custom blends of these chips to compliment your home.
    Close up view of the floor. We can help with custom blends of these chips to compliment your h...
  • Crowded and blah - before
    Crowded and blah - before
  • Red tile floor with gray flakes brightened the room. - After
    Red tile floor with gray flakes brightened the room. - After
  • Purpose desigend cabinets and shelving. - After
    Purpose desigend cabinets and shelving. - After
  • The original garage.  Dull, dingy and lifeless. It also allowed for a lot of dirt to come inside.
    The original garage. Dull, dingy and lifeless. It also allowed for a lot of dirt to come inside.
  • Quite a transformation!  This client had us come back to do another area of his home.
    Quite a transformation! This client had us come back to do another area of his home.
  • Notice how BRIGHT the room now is!
    Notice how BRIGHT the room now is!
  • Before - concrete spalling and looking worn out
    Before - concrete spalling and looking worn out
  • After cleaning and prep, ready to apply the new concrete skim coat
    After cleaning and prep, ready to apply the new concrete skim coat
  • The guys working to ensure a durable, long term solution for this homeowner.
    The guys working to ensure a durable, long term solution for this homeowner.
  • Re coated and sealed with a colored sealer.  An amazing transformation.  Looks like new again!
    Re coated and sealed with a colored sealer. An amazing transformation. Looks like new a...
  • After - concrete overlay replaces smooth surface.  We then stained it for final approval
    After - concrete overlay replaces smooth surface. We then stained it for final approval
  • Before the overlay...
    Before the overlay...
  • Once the overlay was installed....
    Once the overlay was installed....
  • We just love these colorful floors!
    We just love these colorful floors!
  • The red has some orange in it making it sort of a brick red/terracotta hue.
    The red has some orange in it making it sort of a brick red/terracotta hue.
  • From left to right, ya gotta admit, this garage now has some
    From left to right, ya gotta admit, this garage now has some
  • Taken after the floor was ground, cracks filled, cleaned and a special epoxy primer coat applied.
    Taken after the floor was ground, cracks filled, cleaned and a special epoxy primer coat...
  • This is Dark Gray with our standard gray chip blend
    This is Dark Gray with our standard gray chip blend
  • The cracks patched, surface cleaned.... ready for the overlay
    The cracks patched, surface cleaned.... ready for the overlay
  • Resurfacer applied, driveway looks like the day it was originally installed.
    Resurfacer applied, driveway looks like the day it was originally installed.
  • This is what the room looked like after prep.  Note the crack patching needed to clean up the floor
    This is what the room looked like after prep. Note the crack patching needed to clean up the...
  • Finished flooring. A beautiful garage floor.
    Finished flooring. A beautiful garage floor.
  • Closeup of the Quartz Floor.  This is a blend called "Bluestone". Many custom colors available.
    Closeup of the Quartz Floor. This is a blend called "Bluestone". Many custom colors...
  • Stripped and mechanically abraided "hard concrete"
    Stripped and mechanically abraided "hard concrete"
  • Blue epoxy floor application - Client Loved It !
    Blue epoxy floor application - Client Loved It !
  • Sealed with a breathable product allows any potential for mositure vapor to pass harmlessly
    Sealed with a breathable product allows any potential for mositure vapor to pass harmlessly
  • The floor was diamond ground smooth, red stains were applied and sealers locked it down
    The floor was diamond ground smooth, red stains were applied and sealers locked it down
  • A wider view of the room.  It sure catches your attention!
    A wider view of the room. It sure catches your attention!
  • Adding a stress relief gap
    Adding a stress relief gap
  • Adding a Faux Coping Stone effect with tape
    Adding a Faux Coping Stone effect with tape
  • Its a BIG job !
    Its a BIG job !
  • This was our challenge.  Start here.... make magic happen...
    This was our challenge. Start here.... make magic happen...
  • The floor properly ground and prepped for epoxy
    The floor properly ground and prepped for epoxy
  • 2 coats of epoxy and a urethane top protective coating
    2 coats of epoxy and a urethane top protective coating
  • Properly prepped, awaiting non-acid stains
    Properly prepped, awaiting non-acid stains
  • Post application of the non-toxic stains, awaiting protective sealer
    Post application of the non-toxic stains, awaiting protective sealer
  • Fullers Hot Rods got a polished floor in their new wing.  Grinding this warehouse space revealed many colors and variations.  The owner is the host of 2 Guys Garage on the Speed Channel Network.  This is an unstained natural floor.
    Fullers Hot Rods got a polished floor in their new wing. Grinding this warehouse space r...
  • Closeup of faux acid stain appearance in this project
    Closeup of faux acid stain appearance in this project
  • A polished concrete garage floor project recently completed at Chateau Elan. 1000sf.  Client LOVES it....
    A polished concrete garage floor project recently completed at Chateau Elan. 1000sf. Client L...
  • Green stain product color chart from EX Chem.
    Green stain product color chart from EX Chem.
  • Two tone staining result of brown over red
    Two tone staining result of brown over red
  • Closer look of brown over red stained flooring
    Closer look of brown over red stained flooring
  • A lighter area of the basement showing the result of installing brown transparent stain over red transparent stains
    A lighter area of the basement showing the result of installing brown transparent stain over re...
  • Garage barn in progress
    Garage barn in progress
  • What we were faced with...
    What we were faced with...
  • Second interior view
    Second interior view
  • third interior view
    third interior view
  • Detatched barn style garage in Woodstock coated with mocha epoxy in a terrazo style
    Detatched barn style garage in Woodstock coated with mocha epoxy in a terrazo style
  • Another view of the barn style garagre
    Another view of the barn style garagre
  • Closeup of the mocha floor installed in this mocha garage
    Closeup of the mocha floor installed in this mocha garage
  • This is the foot bath we encountered.... Yuck!
    This is the foot bath we encountered.... Yuck!
  • A view of the surrounding floor... Mega yuck!
    A view of the surrounding floor... Mega yuck!
  • Another view of this nasty floor...
    Another view of this nasty floor...
  • We coated the walls and flooring with multiple coats of epoxy and sand.  It made a lovely. durable surface and really returned this space into a healthy environment
    We coated the walls and flooring with multiple coats of epoxy and sand. It made a lovel...
  • A closer view of the flooring, once installed...
    A closer view of the flooring, once installed...
  • Animal hospital renovation
    Animal hospital renovation
  • Naked block walls
    Naked block walls
  • Another view of the naked walls
    Another view of the naked walls
  • View of the naked walls
    View of the naked walls
  • The floor needed a double broadcast quartz floor
    The floor needed a double broadcast quartz floor
  • Blowing quartz
    Blowing quartz
  • Priming the walls for a quartz application
    Priming the walls for a quartz application
  • The quartz floor looks fantastic!
    The quartz floor looks fantastic!
  • The blend of quartz we applied is called Caramel
    The blend of quartz we applied is called Caramel
  • See how nicely this coats and seals the concrete block
    See how nicely this coats and seals the concrete block
  • Quartz walls are best used in Kennels, bathrooms, labs, etc.  Anywhere where durability, chemical resistance and a crisp look is required
    Quartz walls are best used in Kennels, bathrooms, labs, etc. Anywhere where durability, che...
  • This is a Smiths floor stain project using a color  that really brings out Tuscan highlights
    This is a Smiths floor stain project using a color that really brings out Tuscan highlights
  • Another view of this Tuscan colored floor
    Another view of this Tuscan colored floor
  • Another view of the Tuscan stain colored flooring
    Another view of the Tuscan stain colored flooring
  • We just love this Tuscan color!
    We just love this Tuscan color!
  • Dry acid stains prior to sealing
    Dry acid stains prior to sealing
  • Another view of Dry acid stains prior to sealing
    Another view of Dry acid stains prior to sealing
  • Malay Tan traditional acid staining with a tough outdoor sealer applied
    Malay Tan traditional acid staining with a tough outdoor sealer applied
  • Another view of the completed outside deck areas.
    Another view of the completed outside deck areas.
  • Before we took on this dealership.....
    Before we took on this dealership.....
  • Bright White Dealership service department flooring
    Bright White Dealership service department flooring
  • Another view of Bright White Dealership service department flooring
    Another view of Bright White Dealership service department flooring
  • We began to salvage the floor by screening the surface
    We began to salvage the floor by screening the surface
  • You can see how poorly the existing sealer was applied
    You can see how poorly the existing sealer was applied
  • You have to be through but careful not to cut into the stained surfaces
    You have to be through but careful not to cut into the stained surfaces
  • Getting ready for epoxy overcoating
    Getting ready for epoxy overcoating
  • Saved !  This tavern flooring was terribly sealed and looked horrible.  We screened the surface and flooded it with thick epoxy.
    Saved ! This tavern flooring was terribly sealed and looked horrible. We screened the surfa...
  • Epoxy saved this floor
    Epoxy saved this floor
  • The rich colors of the staining come thru along with a tough wear surface
    The rich colors of the staining come thru along with a tough wear surface
  • Traditional acid stains applied outdoors with a tough sealer added for protection
    Traditional acid stains applied outdoors with a tough sealer added for protection
  • Traditional acid staining.  We scrubbed it into the surface to create a faux effect of a large piece of wood
    Traditional acid staining. We scrubbed it into the surface to create a faux effect of a large pi...
  • Here is what the stain looks like when dry
    Here is what the stain looks like when dry
  • The sealer brings out the true colors
    The sealer brings out the true colors
  • Check out this effect !  Looks like a large piece of exotic wood...
    Check out this effect ! Looks like a large piece of exotic wood...
  • See how this all ties together?
    See how this all ties together?
  • Another view of the completed patio
    Another view of the completed patio
  • One more view
    One more view
  • final view
    final view
  • Patio staining and engraving project.  This is where we started,,,
    Patio staining and engraving project. This is where we started,,,
  • We engraved this compass into the surface of the concrete
    We engraved this compass into the surface of the concrete
  • As we are coloring in the compass....
    As we are coloring in the compass....
  • Final look of the compass, note the faux tiles surrounding the pattern.  These were created with tape and concrete stain
    Final look of the compass, note the faux tiles surrounding the pattern. These were created wit...
  • Some clients want multi colored pool decks
    Some clients want multi colored pool decks
  • A wider view of this project
    A wider view of this project
  • In progress!
    In progress!
  • See how the tape reveals the base color when removed...
    See how the tape reveals the base color when removed...
  • Better view of the result of the tape effects
    Better view of the result of the tape effects
  • These are GREEN staining products.  We can adjust the look and feel of the flooring by adjusting the pressure in our spray unit.
    These are GREEN staining products. We can adjust the look and feel of the flooring by a...
  • Some rooms were to be darker.  With GREEN stains, you can overcoat and darken any area.
    Some rooms were to be darker. With GREEN stains, you can overcoat and darken any area.
  • See how this totally transforms a drab concrete flooring.
    See how this totally transforms a drab concrete flooring.
  • Wider view of bedroom
    Wider view of bedroom
  • The gloss comes from a combination of the surface being hard and smooth, stains, 2 coats of sealer and 3 coats of professional floor wax.
    The gloss comes from a combination of the surface being hard and smooth, stains, 2...
  • Closeup of crack detail
    Closeup of crack detail
  • This client just loves his basement flooring
    This client just loves his basement flooring
  • The end result so compliments the home
    The end result so compliments the home
  • The high satin finish was preferred over a high gloss.
    The high satin finish was preferred over a high gloss.
  • Floodproof, easy to maintain, stained concrete is a great solution for basement spaces
    Floodproof, easy to maintain, stained concrete is a great solution for basement spaces
  • Lighter application of stainfor an interior area.  Eco friendly materials allow for this kind of color control
    Lighter application of stainfor an interior area. Eco friendly materials allow for this kind of co...
  • Closeup of stained concrete with sunlight
    Closeup of stained concrete with sunlight
  • Note the subtle tones which come alive in the sunlight
    Note the subtle tones which come alive in the sunlight
  • and to think... this was a drab slab a few days ago...
    and to think... this was a drab slab a few days ago...
  • Another view of the concrete staining via sunlight
    Another view of the concrete staining via sunlight
  • Before the stain went down.  Note the clean condition of the floor.
    Before the stain went down. Note the clean condition of the floor.
  • Once we cleaned and prepped this floor...
    Once we cleaned and prepped this floor...
  • It was ready for the initial application of stain
    It was ready for the initial application of stain
  • A wider view of the room before waxing
    A wider view of the room before waxing
  • As the stain dries, it gets dull before we add the sealers...
    As the stain dries, it gets dull before we add the sealers...
  • This is a "cola" colored floor.  Cola is a reddish brown.
    This is a "cola" colored floor. Cola is a reddish brown.
  • Applied with our proprietary spray system, these floors look spectacular!
    Applied with our proprietary spray system, these floors look spectacular!
  • This was all done with GREEN materials and PRO application
    This was all done with GREEN materials and PRO application
  • Corner area of the stained floor
    Corner area of the stained floor
  • Wide view of the stained concrete floor
    Wide view of the stained concrete floor
  • Such a clean look!  Low maintenance, high performance flooring !
    Such a clean look! Low maintenance, high performance flooring !
  • Commercial floor staining project in Alpharetta
    Commercial floor staining project in Alpharetta
  • Staining really improves the look of bare concrete
    Staining really improves the look of bare concrete
  • Ready for move in....  Super high performance flooring
    Ready for move in.... Super high performance flooring
  • One of our favorite colors... Nutmeg give off brown or green tones depending on how light strikes the surface
    One of our favorite colors... Nutmeg give off brown or green tones depending on how light stri...
  • A wider look of the nutmeg colored stained floor
    A wider look of the nutmeg colored stained floor
  • Once you bring in your decorations,,, it really pops
    Once you bring in your decorations,,, it really pops
  • A wider shot of this sun room.  Perfect application for stained concrete flooring
    A wider shot of this sun room. Perfect application for stained concrete flooring
  • Commercial parking areas need specialty primers to allow the coatings to bond properly
    Commercial parking areas need specialty primers to allow the coatings to bond properly
  • Seeking a specific color?  We can match any color of the rainbow for custom needs!
    Seeking a specific color? We can match any color of the rainbow for custom needs!
  • Our client sought an anti-slip coating.  We broadcast aluminum oxide into the epoxy's and back rolled them into the material.  This leaves a surface which feels like rough sandpaper.
    Our client sought an anti-slip coating. We broadcast aluminum oxide into the epoxy's...
  • Here is where we began, an unfinished commercial space
    Here is where we began, an unfinished commercial space
  • The first step was to install an Elite Crete moisture vapor barrier
    The first step was to install an Elite Crete moisture vapor barrier
  • Once dried we installed an Elite Crete black epoxy base color
    Once dried we installed an Elite Crete black epoxy base color
  • We covered the base color with a mix of coffee and brass metallic pigments suspended in clear epoxy
    We covered the base color with a mix of coffee and brass metallic pigments suspended in cl...
  • The floor is so reflective, its hard to photograph.  Here is one pic where you can see the uncoated and coated areas.  LOOK how deep the floor appears!
    The floor is so reflective, its hard to photograph. Here is one pic where you can see the unco...
  • Every floor is a work of art and no two are alike.
    Every floor is a work of art and no two are alike.
  • The metallic epoxy floors are unlike any you can find.  One of a kind, endlessly custom possibilities of colors and design.
    The metallic epoxy floors are unlike any you can find. One of a kind, endlessly custom possibili...
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