Is your driveway showing signs of age, wear and tear?

Refinish and renew your concrete driveway with resurfacing and concrete overlays!  

It is natural for concrete to crack and discolor over time. The good news is you don’t have to live with aged, cracked concrete driveway.

With the right decorative concrete driveway resurfacing company you can change the look of your driveway and add to the beauty of your home. Driveway resurfacing and refinishing can range from a simple overlay to make the surface look new again or an unlimited range of colors and design patterns. Driveway resurfacing avoids the hassle and expense of ripping out your concrete and pouring a new surface.

If you're located in the Tampa Bay Area (including Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk, Pinellas and parts of Manatee county) then we service your area!  (For a full list, please see the bottom of our web page.)

Just go to our website and fill out a request for a free estimate and one of our staff will contact you shortly.

Did you find Terrazzo under that carpet or tile? Have the terrazzo floor restored for less than the cost of tile or wood.

Today, Terrazzo Restoration is making a big comeback.  

Terrazzo Restoration repairs are virtually invisible, Terrazzo Polishing produces a very high-shine, and maintenance is easy. More and more homeowners, lucky enough to have homes with original Terrazzo floors, are choosing to restore them.

The popularity of Terrazzo floors declined due to a lack of easy home maintenance; and, professional maintenance workers. Many floors became scratched or stained. When the mid 70's arrived, carpeting became popular, especially shag carpeting. Shag carpeting lead to the great Terrazzo "cover-up."

The Stone Medic, your local Terrazzo Restoration Company, can restore your terrazzo floors back to that original polished natural gloss.  Learn more...

Get your Terrazzo Surfaces restored to a new polished look today.  Give us a call today and let us show you how our Terrazzo Restoration and Terrazzo Polishing process will restore the beauty of your Terrazzo Floor or click here to request your free estimate.

Stamped Concrete Adds Value to Your Home or Business

The value of stamped concrete presents itself over and over again in all types of projects. From driveways, pool decks and patios to theme parks and malls, stamped concrete is chosen for its value improvements including reduced costs, an appealing final products, and easy maintenance. Along with the known durability and long-lasting feature of regular concrete, stamping adds a decorative touch making it a desirable and economical product for all.

Stamped concrete offers real benefits in terms of performance, cost savings, and aesthetics.

• Reduced long-term maintenance and care.
  Over time, other surface materials such as pavers can become loose or settle, resulting in tripping hazards. Stamped concrete’s advantage is that it never needs resetting or replacing. It eliminates tripping hazards for parks, resorts, etc.
• Increased longevity.
  Your initial investment in stamped concrete is only part of the total equation. Concrete lasts longer than other materials, is durable in nearly every type of environment, and holds up better to traffic and wear.
• Requires less maintenance.
  Stamped concrete requires minimal maintenance than most other paving materials which can add up to big savings over the surface’s lifetime.
• Increases resale value of property.
  Stamped concrete adds instant curb appeal and aesthetic value to a property. You can maximize the return on your investment by choosing stamped concrete over plain concrete.

Compare Stamped Concrete to other paving materials and see first-hand how concrete stacks up to asphalt, natural stone, and precast pavers. You’ll be impressed with how much stamped concrete has to offer in terms of availability of patterns and colors, longevity and performance, speed of installation, customization, and more.

If you're located in the Tampa Bay Area (including Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk, Pinellas and parts of Manatee county) then we service your area!  (For a full list, please see the bottom of our web page.)

Just go to our website and fill out a request for a free estimate and one of our staff will contact you shortly.

Are You Interested in Decorative Concrete Floors, But Worried About the Cost? Get a Free Estimate!

Interested in using decorative concrete in your home or business, but concerned about the expense?  

Many of our customers are surprised to learn that polished concrete is much less expensive than other medium to high grade flooring.  It is also more durable and has an infinite number of possible finishes with each one being completely unique.

Visit our decorative concrete gallery to see just a few examples of the many possibilities.

If you're located in the Tampa Bay Area (including Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk, Pinellas and parts of Manatee county) then we service your area!  (For a full list, please see the bottom of our web page.) 

Just go to our website and fill out a request for a free estimate and one of our staff will contact you shortly.

Tips on Repairing and Cleaning Grout and Tile

If you are considering repairing or perhaps restoring your bathroom tile and grout, there are a few things to keep in mind.

If you see cracked, broken, chipped or hollow damaged tile and grout on the walls surrounding the shower or bath, it should be repaired immediately. These types of damages will eventually lead to a more serious problem and can cost you a significant amount of money in further repairs.

For cleaning tile and grout, the damaged tile must be carefully removed without damaging the surrounding tiles. The floor must also be thoroughly cleaned and prepared for a solid bond with the new tile. Only then can the new grout be applied and the surface completely and thoroughly cleaned.  If you are not thorough with your preparation, the tile may not bond well and eventually crack or hollow out.

 Here are some tips for cleaning grout and tile:

• Remove existing grout and caulk from shower
• Clean water deposits and other materials from tile
• Spray to kill mold and mildew where possible
• Apply new grout using a quality-fortified grout
• Apply caulking where necessary
• Apply industrial quality sealer in grout lines is suggested

Click here to view before and after pictures of showers that have had their grout and tile cleaned. 

When you see damaged tile and grout in the shower it must also be replaced immediately. These issues may seem menial and insignificant but they can lead to serious problems behind the tile. Shower tile can become damaged from water leaking through to the backer board. Water damage will affect the sheetrock beneath the tile and eventually damage the sheetrock. This can lead to all types of issues including mildew and mold. For wall damage repairs, The Stone Medic uses Wonderboard. Wonderboard has a  concrete backing and fiberglass mesh. The super strong material is perfect for installation in shower and bath environments. It is called Wonderboard because it will never rot or become affected by water.

Broken and cracked tiles can be removed and replaced with new tiles. At Stone Medic professionals can perfectly cut the old tile out and replace it with new pieces. In the process they also repair missing, broken and cracked grout. 

For more tips and information about restoring bathrooms, showers, tile, flooring and all things related to cleaning and repairing tiles and grout visit our site at wantcleangrout.com, or follow us on Twitter and Facebook. At Stone Medic we guarantee our work. Call us for a free estimate at (813) 818-7555 or (727) 530-3555. We service the entire Tampa Bay Area.

Using Metallic Epoxy to Create a Designer Concrete Floor

Floors are the walkway to your environment. If you wish to make a lasting impression in your home, workspace or business you should take a look at adding a metallic epoxy to your concrete floors. 

Metallic Epoxy Flooring is the most exciting technology breakthrough in the concrete flooring industry in years. There is no other system that has the appeal, depth, luster and three dimensional visual effect. It helps create a unique one-of-a-kind look and brilliant finish to any concrete surface. Customers seeking an exceptional look for their floor will be captivated by the ability of Metallic Epoxy to transform any area into one of distinction. 

It is the most luxurious concrete coating available today. Originally designed for the Casino Industry where appearance and durability is priority, these floors are now available to all commercial and residential customers.

Not only are Metallic Epoxy Floors beautiful and versatile, they are seamless, highly durable and environmentally friendly flooring option for commercial and residential applications. The appearance of Metallic Flooring can be enhanced by several application methods creating a floor that can never be duplicated. Contact Stone Medic for a free estimate at 813-818-7555  or 727-530-3555. For more information on concrete flooring follow us on Twitter and Facebook. At Stone Medic we guarantee our work and have plenty of decorative flooring examples for customers. We also provide concrete staining and sealing and have designer pictures available. Please visit our website at TampaConcreteStaining for pictures and information on all things concrete flooring related.

Why Stain Concrete Floors?

It boils down to one word: character. 

Concrete stain does more than simply add color. Rather than produce a solid, opaque effect like paint or colored coatings, stains permeate the concrete to infuse it with rich, deep, translucent tones.

It is important to keep in mind even when treated with the same staining product in the same shade, no two concrete floors, walls, or countertops will look alike due to factors such as the composition and age of the concrete, surface porosity, texture, and environmental conditions. Some stain manufacturers use adjectives such as “antiqued,” “variegated,” or “mottled” to describe the distinctive look. It’s this variability, rather than uniformity, that gives stained concrete its broad appeal and permits an infinite array of special effects.

Concrete staining is less expensive than you think!

Are you located in Tampa Bay?  Contact us today for a free estimate.