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Invest in Concrete Overlay

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Invest in Sidewalk Concrete Overlay Once It Starts Wearing Down Heavily

Although the concrete on your property can last for a long time, especially when it is laid down correctly in the first place, you may have bought a home that has a severely aged concrete sidewalk. Instead of letting it continue to get worse over time, you should think about a sidewalk concrete overlay to take care of something that you would need to handle in the future and to prevent it from becoming worse.

Maximize Property Safety

While minor cracks should not be that dangerous to you or your guests, you should not take any chances with a sidewalk as it is used and relied on for safe passage. If you have handicapped individuals who visit your home regularly, you should make an overlay a top priority to prevent them from getting injured.

Enjoy Customization

Although you can opt for a plain and simple overlay, you can also take advantage of this opportunity to get a highly customized sidewalk. Whether you want the sidewalk to be the main focus or to complement the entire space is entirely up to you, but having these options in the first place is quite nice.

Better Appearance

Regardless of which option you choose, a new overlay will look better than what you had before. If the exterior of your home could use some work, a new sidewalk can help to improve this aspect of your home.

Higher Resale Value

If you think that you might want to sell your home in the near future, you can enjoy a higher resale value with a sidewalk concrete overlay, especially when the current sidewalk does not look so good.

Contact us if you have any questions about our professional services.

 

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Resurface Walkways to Maximize Safety on Your Property

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Resurface Walkways to Maximize Safety on Your Property

As a homeowner, it is important to prioritize safety on your property. For family members, friends, and service professionals, you want to make sure your home is a safe place for them to be. Most importantly, you want the walkways around the house to be problem-free as they can easily cause an injury.

It is ideal to resurface walkways on your property when you know they are a safety hazard.

Cracks Can Lead to Tripping

One of the most common problems with walkways is cracks that can lead to tripping and falling. Since you are likely to use these walkways on a regular basis, you should prioritize fixing them. However, it is unnecessary to replace them when an appropriate solution is to resurface them.

Guarantee Safe Passage

If the walkways on your property are in poor condition, you might find yourself or others avoiding them completely. However, the areas surrounding the broken walkways could be even more dangerous.

Establish Clear Walkways

When you have properly maintained walkways, you create a clear passage for people to follow. With a lush landscape, a walkway is necessary to avoid landscape-related damage. If your current pathways are not that distinguishable, you will find that a resurfacing is all it likely needs to shine.

Whether the walkways are in your front yard, on the sides of your property, or in the backyard, you should make sure they are in excellent condition at all times to eliminate the chances of injuries.

If you have any questions about our resurfacing services, feel free to contact us.

 

 

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Concrete Resurfacing for your Walkways

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Concrete Resurfacing – Houston, Dallas, Austin


Your concrete sidewalks and other walkways are second only to your driveway in the amount of traffic they see. Often, they are treated with salts in the winter months as well as other harsh and abrasive cleaners. All that wear and tear from daily traffic and chemical abuse can have a huge toll on your walkways. You could start seeing abrasions, stains, cracking, and eventual freeze thaw damage. However, the good news is the damage is typically only superficial and it’s possible to easily restore your high traffic walkways while avoiding the costly measures of having to remove and replace the walkway. This being possible by the use of a concrete overlay coating, such as carvestone.

Concrete Resurfacing for your Walkways in Houston, Dallas, and Austin, TX.

When we saw your ad in the magazine, we knew that we had found what we were looking for, but when we saw it applied in person, we were blown away!

We love the versatility of your product. Your ability to create the pattern and color that we wanted really made our decision easy.

Your product has the look of real stone, but has the unique ability to be crafted into virtually any design and color, a great combination.

Consider Carvestone

Carvestone was developed in 1992 as a concrete coating that would have the appearance and feel of real stone, but with all the benefits of concrete. Originally, carvestone was used to restore historical buildings due to its durability and the ease at which it can be tooled and colored to match any layout. Carvestone is a blend of concretes and minerals, such as limestone and quartz, and provides a strong and durable coating that won’t wear down or crack under normal circumstances. If it does crack, however, repairs are not only quick and easy but virtually unnoticeable!

Carvestone is a great option and can transform your backyard.

Our Projects

Each carvestone project we do is treated as a work of art. Our carvestone is hand tooled into the shapes or patterns you think would best suit your space; no stencils, no stones, and no tape required. It is also hand colored using a wide variety of shades to choose from. Our projects are guaranteed slip and chip resistant, durable, and one of a kind. Each one comes with a seven year warranty, and not because we ever see anything actually go wrong with the projects, but because we want our customers to know they’re in good hands.

If you want a beautiful one of a kind treatment for your concrete walkway that lasts, consider our carvestone treatments. If you would like to know more or see our gallery of examples, feel free to contact us.

Stamped Concrete Pool Deck

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Stamped Concrete Pool Deck


Almost everyone in the United States, especially in the South, has been beating the summer heat in their nice swimming pool in the backyard. Some people have a pool deck, some do not. Those who have either no pool deck or a paved pool deck, most likely wish that they could have a stamped concrete pool deck.

Here you will learn the differences in paved and stamped concrete, and why you should always choose Allied Outdoor Solutions in Houston, Texas to take care of all your stamped concrete needs.

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When we saw your ad in the magazine, we knew that we had found what we were looking for, but when we saw it applied in person, we were blown away!

We love the versatility of your product. Your ability to create the pattern and color that we wanted really made our decision easy.

Your product has the look of real stone, but has the unique ability to be crafted into virtually any design and color, a great combination.

What Is Stamped Concrete?

Stamped concrete is never to be mistaken for paved concrete. Though they look almost similar, there are some differences that you will learn , in order to differentiate and decide what kind of concrete it is that you are wanting for your pool deck. Stamped concrete is a very beautiful and very unique style of concrete. It is typically seen in normal driveways or sidewalks. Stamped concrete is the type of concrete that you will typically find in nice outdoor places such as parks, downtown, outdoor malls, etc.

Stamped concrete is a type of concrete that is patterned and textured or embossed to resemble textures such as brick, slate, stone, tile, wood, flagstone, and many other various textures and patterns that you’ve most likely seen somewhere out in public. Stamped concrete is most commonly used for things and places like patios, driveways, sidewalks, interior flooring, and last but most certainly not least, pool decks. In the way that stamped concrete can resemble all of these other types of flooring, having stamped concrete instead of those actual materials for your flooring can save you a lot of money in the long run, which is always a plus!

The way that stamped concrete is made is pretty cool to watch. There are three main procedures that go on in the making of stamped concrete. The first procedure is to add a base color, which will be the overall color of the entirety of the stamped concrete. Then, an accent color is added wherever it is desired onto the concrete. Then, the last step is to stamp the design into the concrete, to give it that nice style and flair.

If you need something that is worth the effort, last a long time, looks great and involves no messy tear outs, choose Carvestone from Allied Outdoor Solutions. For more on getting a concrete overlay job from us, call 1-800-GO-STONE.

Why Stamped Concrete?

Stamped concrete is always the best option when deciding on what to do for a pool deck. Stamped concrete is beautiful, and can give your backyard a personality all of its own. When it comes to stamped concrete or even just the usual smooth concrete, Allied Outdoor Solutions is always the name to remember. You can find more information here and see pictures here.

Decorative Concrete in Houston

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Decorative Concrete in Houston TX


Looking for options with decorative concrete in Houston TX?

When it comes to adding real value to your home, one of the best options is to improve the paved areas of your front and back yards. A new driveway, patio, front porch and walkways are excellent at providing a practical addition to your property that is attractive and long lasting. However, you have options beyond using ordinary concrete when it comes to making improvements to your home.

Decorative concrete is growing in popularity thanks to its unique appearance that combines an aesthetically pleasing look with the strength and durability of concrete. Today, more homeowners are choosing decorative concrete from Houston Concrete for their new patios, walkways and pool decks.

When we saw your ad in the magazine, we knew that we had found what we were looking for, but when we saw it applied in person, we were blown away!

We love the versatility of your product. Your ability to create the pattern and color that we wanted really made our decision easy.

Your product has the look of real stone, but has the unique ability to be crafted into virtually any design and color, a great combination.

What is Decorative Concrete?

Decorative concrete is more than just simple, white concrete stones used for pavement purposes as it adds a real aesthetic value to the mixture as well. The different materials that are added do not detract from the inherent strength of the concrete, but instead add different colors and textures which make it appropriate for the same types of uses as standard concrete.

Decorative concrete can be used in the same manner as standard concrete for the home which includes the patio, walkways, driveways and more. It is somewhat more expensive than standard concrete, but the added aesthetic value really adds to the beauty of the home.

Concrete resurfacing in Houston does not have to mean tearing up your whole backyard or driveway and you can have something that will last longer and look better as well. For more on concrete resurfacing in Houston with CarveStone, call us today at 1-800-GO-STONE.

Why Choose Decorative Concrete?

There are a number of reasons to consider decorative concrete in Houston. For many homeowners, decorative concrete has really expanded the way they have been able to add real value to their properties.

Color Choices: Because homeowners are not limited to one choice of colors as they are with standard concrete options, they can choose the right color that really augments their landscaping. Darker colors in particular help highlight certain aspects of their yard which simply isn’t possible with standard concrete.

Different Textures: Not only is decorative concrete a different color, but it offers different textures as well. This is due to the materials which are added to the concrete in the mixing process. You can go over the options with the best decorative concrete Houston TX contractor to ensure that you get the right texture and color of your choice.

Durable: Decorative concrete retains the same elements that make standard concrete an attractive option as well. This form of concrete is highly durable and long lasting, able to withstand the elements for many years to come. This is one reason why durable concrete makes for a great investment.

There is little doubt that durable concrete offers many options for homeowners who are looking to improve the aesthetic look of their property with a long-term investment that will also preserve the resale value as well. The many different choices that this form of concrete offers allows homeowners real options when it comes to creating pool decks, patios and porches that stand out in their yard.

You can start the process by contacting the professional decorative concrete contractors Houston Concrete who have the knowledge, experience and expertise to install what you need to improve your home. Plus, you can actually choose the type and color of concrete that works best with the overall look of your property as well.

Flagstone Houston

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Choose Carvestone When You Want Flagstone in Houston


  • No Messy Tear-Outs with Carvestone
  • Looks and Feels Just Like Real Stone

When we saw your ad in the magazine, we knew that we had found what we were looking for, but when we saw it applied in person, we were blown away!

We love the versatility of your product. Your ability to create the pattern and color that we wanted really made our decision easy.

Your product has the look of real stone, but has the unique ability to be crafted into virtually any design and color, a great combination.

Want to Install Beautiful Flagstone? In Houston, Call Allied Outdoor Solutions!

Flagstone is a popular choice among homeowners who want their walkways, patios or pool decks to have the look and feel of old European architecture, where flagstone has its roots. However, messy tear outs, expensive overlay jobs and lack of durability have led some to seek a better way of installing flagstone. Now with Carvestone from Allied Outdoor Solutions, flagstone for Houston homes is available without all the trouble and there are a few extra benefits. Carvestone has a realistic stone appearance thanks to the inclusion of quarried limestone aggregate. Homeowners have chosen Carvestone because it has ingredients that are suitable for exterior applications. It also boasts compressive, flexural and tensile strengths that are unequal to other types of concrete overlay projects. Carvestone, like flagstone, has its roots in Europe, where stone artisans created the limestone mix.

Also, placing flagstone in Houston homes does not mean you have to pay the same price as you would for real stone. Carvestone is less expensive, but you do not compromise quality. Because it looks and feels just like real stone, no one will know whether it is real or not. Also, Carvestone can fit the design that you have in mind for flagstone. Houston homes should look unique and with Carvestone, you can have whatever pattern you desire. You can rest assured that our expert designers will take the time to create a wonderful concrete coating project just for you. Unlike stamped concrete or spray-on, our designers are able to trowel, texture and carve the project by hand. This gives you the ability to have the design you want and one that fits within the look of your home.

Allied Outdoor Solutions has a strong commitment to its customers and we are always looking for ways to meet their demands. Before we start the designing process, we will prepare a custom made board and have you approve it before we start to color. Once you sign off on it, our designers get to work, creating beautiful flagstone for Houston residents like yourself. Call us today for flagstone in Houston at 1-800-GO-STONE.


Now’s a Great Time to Beautify Your Patio with Gorgeous Flagstone Houston Concrete


The scorching Texas climate is finally giving way to the cooler months of the year, and this means that now is a great time to finally do something about the way your patio looks.If you’ve had a secret desire to beautify your patio, then you should no doubt consider the immense benefits found in the Flagstone Houston concrete solution provided by Allied Outdoor Solutions.

Concrete

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“Allied Outdoor Solutions offers decorative and stamped concrete. Whether you are in Houston, Central Texas (Austin and San Antonio), North Texas (Dallas and Fort Worth), or Phoenix, Arizona, our experienced concrete crews will set us apart.”
– Bradley Brazelton, Director of Production

Our Process


Selecting a concrete contractor can be difficult. It can take years before you even know that you have selected the wrong one. That’s why at Allied Outdoor Solutions we do it right the first time, every time. Your concrete project will have a pre-job walk through with one of our project managers where the layout will be determined. We will handle all necessary permits/inspections/HOA’s and pour everything up to code. At Allied, a typical pour has a 4” slab of concrete, 3/8” rebar on 18” centers and the slope determined by the on-site foreman. Things like thicker concrete at the approach, drains that need to be installed and sprinkler issues will be addressed ahead of time. After completion of the project, you will have a post-job walk through with your project manager. We want you to know that, while we may do a thousand pour’s next year, it will feel as if your is the only one on our plate.

Applications

We will pour walkways, patios, driveways and steps. All of which can be poured with a broom finish (regular) or a decorative finish (stamped or stained). While we will pour hundreds of projects this year with regular concrete, we specialize in the decorative market. We offer dozens of patterns and colors and, with so much experience, pride ourselves on doing beautiful decorative work. Though a decorative finish is a larger investment than a broom finish, the specific stamps and colors chosen will have no impact on your price, so you will be able to select something that is uniquely suited for your area. We will use samples ahead of time in an effort to find something that looks like it was made for your home.


Frequently Asked Questions

Our biggest strength is a commitment to two related issues: installation quality and customer satisfaction. Both really begin with a commitment to process – every stage of it. Everybody thinks about the day you’re pouring the concrete, but at Allied Outdoor Solutions we place just as much importance on all the days before and afterwards. They’re when we accomplish those steps crucial to a homeowner’s happiness. They’re also when we finish details that mediocre companies never seem to get around to.

First of all, a contractor whose experience testifies to their quality work. Second, a contractor with the strong communication skills necessary to ensure that the customer gets the quality work they’ve paid for. Finally, and this doesn’t get mentioned enough, someone who ensures presentable job sites and who will complete the project while protecting the investments you’ve made in your home and landscaping.

Each crew is hard-working and professional, and each is led by an experienced foreman who has worked with us long enough to confirm that he maintains the high level of craftsmanship that we demand. Our construction superintendents and lead foremen have decades of industry-related experience, ensuring that each project is completed to your satisfaction.

A decorative concrete surface should be re-sealed every year or so to maintain its original elegance. Other concrete surfaces can be re-sealed less frequently, once every three years or so.

Yes, we are fully insured and bonded.

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What Is Stamped Concrete?

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What Is Stamped Concrete?

Stamped concrete is the type of concrete that you probably see a lot of the time when you are out in public going shopping, or just taking a walk with your dog out in the park. The “stamped” part in “stamped concrete” is exactly what it sounds like.

The first step in creating stamped concrete is pouring the concrete and making it the base color that you want. Then, an accent color is added to the flat concrete to give it a little flair. After those couple things are done, it is then time for the stamping of the concrete. The concrete is literally stamped with tools that are made to make the concrete into whatever stamped design you picked out. All of this is, of course, done by the wonderful workers at Houston Concrete in Houston, Texas.

When choosing a design for your stamped concrete, there will always be multiple design choices for you as far as the eye can see. Stamped concrete can be made to mimic the beautiful designs of brick, flagstone, stone, wood, tile, and many upon many other patterns and textures, its all up to you what you want in your stamped concrete. Stamped concrete can be used in many different places and for lots of different things, including; pool decks, sidewalks, patios, and driveways in the more prestigious neighborhoods.

Because stamped concrete is only made to look like all of the patterns and textures that were mentioned above, it is not nearly as expensive as the actual patterns and textures of the wood, tile, brick, etc. Stamped concrete is always a very good option when choosing what kind of flooring you want for your interior design, or even outdoor use. Stamped concrete is more commonly used for outdoor places, but it is perfectly alright to have it inside of a building as well. No matter where the stamped concrete is, it will always be a beautiful and awesome touch to any outdoor or indoor place.

Who Better to Call than Houston Concrete in Houston, Texas? You can contact us for a free estimate.

No one in the Houston area has quite the concrete flooring abilities as the Houston Concrete company, or as nice employees. The workers at Houston Concrete are always reasonable and flexible when it comes to working at a time that is alright for you, and will always give you the best options for what stamped concrete that you want.

If you are looking for a snazzy new type of flooring or are looking into obtaining a fashionable new pool deck, driveway, or anything that you could possibly want, Houston Concrete is the place to go.

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