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24.01.2022 Before and after photos of a job done by Philip, looks great! Note that the surface is still drying, thus the patchy look. Contact us for a free no-obligation quote

24.01.2022 How is your decorative concrete coating looking? Is it time for some maintenance? There is a hidden downside to the lighter colours and finishes popular in the decorative overlay industry which has to do with sealing and maintenance. Lighter colours tend to get dirty and show wear much faster than darker colours, which means the sealer and maintenance products need to meet a higher standard of durability. Lighter colours demand more attention, therefore we see a trend toward... the use of better-quality sealers. Lighter colours and cleaner finishes also demand a higher calibre of sealer. Acrylics are no longer the only option for decorative concrete, and especially decorative overlays. High-solids polyurethanes, polyaspartics, and epoxies are now commonplace, especially in high-traffic and commercial applications. It is especially critical to have a high-solids sealer protecting thin-section overlays like micro toppings because the overlay will not withstand direct traffic long before beginning to wear. High-performance coatings may cost as much as three to five times more than acrylic sealers, but can last years longer. There is also a noticeable trend with sealers on decorative overlays shifting toward matte and satin finishes. In many instances today a high-gloss finish is practically the only option available. For decades, the wet look was all anyone wanted. This trend held fast and was embraced by the decorative overlay industry, however, in the last few years, though, the trend has shifted away from gloss toward matte and satin finishes. The combination of lighter colours and simpler designs has also drawn more designers and installers to embrace matte sealers because they tend to hide scratches and wear better. When it comes to sealer selection, people tend to spend time and money focusing on the topping with little thought to the sealer. Our customers and applicators need to be educated on the importance of sealers and maintenance. Concrete overlays are thin for the most part, which means the sealer is a critical part of the overlay flooring system as a whole. Maintenance schedules are important, yet they are often left out of the scope of work when installing decorative overlays. The good news is that Barefoot Concrete educates our installers and end-users to embrace better quality sealer systems and best practice maintenance for all forms of decorative concrete.

23.01.2022 Cleaning and sealing concrete

22.01.2022 Masking up with our product Mask Up Outdoors prior to a job to protect the surfacers from paint splatter and solvents.

20.01.2022 Another great job completed by Scott. Contact me if you want to improve the look of your concrete surfaces and I will put you in touch with the applicator who did the work.

20.01.2022 Penetration testing of G887 Natural Stone Sealer, after 10 minutes looks good!

20.01.2022 Our client sent us photos of the job we just did, they also left us a glowing review, we are happy you are happy, your home looks fantastic!

19.01.2022 Timber Crete is a creative decorative concrete coating that looks like a timber wood floor yet made from concrete. It is an exciting alternative to the standard decorative concrete coatings common on the market today and looks fantastic! Well done to Philip who had the creativity and skill to come us with an awesome alternative to vinyl flooring and other options. If you are interested contact us and we will discuss the scope of your project with you.

18.01.2022 When you have a lot of masking to do on the job to protect walls, pool fencing, pool copings and pillars, we suggest you use Mask Up Outdoors, its the best pre-taped masking film purposely designed to work best outdoors. It will hold up better than any other product in the wind, and even if you are using a pressure cleaner it will hold up well. Give us a call, or visit our online shop to purchase - best prices!

17.01.2022 Garage floor looking a bit drab? Barefoot Concrete is a leader in high-quality epoxy coatings for all kinds of decorative concrete overlays. Our applicators have years of experience, in-depth knowledge of the best products, and will deliver a solution that exactly meets your needs.... Message us today for a free quote!

17.01.2022 Another concrete resurfacing job done by TradeConnect QLD. Resurfacing the pool surrounds with a polymer-modified concrete overlay that meets anti-slip requirements is a must-have when preparing to have the grandkids for Christmas. Kids won't easily slip on slippery wet tiles around the pool, a solution that makes it safer and reduces slip hazards! Contact us to ensure your pool is safe and looks fantastic this summer!

16.01.2022 Applicator applying the finishing touches to an ironstone epoxy flake floor. This is a popular domestic garage floor solution.

15.01.2022 Spray-on polymer modified concrete

15.01.2022 Rolling on the waterbased sealer after spraying to ensure good absorption and long lasting penetration and protection of the sandstone tiles

14.01.2022 Before and after photos of a driveway that needed to be refreshed with a coloured sealer. Sometimes this works out as a cost effective option and puts back the life and colour into the concrete if you are not looking for a high end decorative concrete resurfacing solution. Good job, it looks amazing!

14.01.2022 Clean and seal retail store, looks good! Polished concrete is a highly durable and low maintenance solution, call us if you have questions about polishing concrete and bringing back the shine!

13.01.2022 Phillip from TradeConnect QLD working on a decorative concrete resurfacing job. Excellent technique built on fastidious surface preparation and using flexible concrete polymer for the best results!

12.01.2022 We are launching a new industrial-grade outdoor pre-taped masking film. This tape has been designed for the decorative concrete resurfacing applicators or for any outside work where protecting surfaces is required. The tape is suitable for all-weather outdoor masking or painting. The tape is specifically tackier and more water-resistant than any other tape on the market. If you are using Ezy Masking Tape, and what to try something new, that will cost less, contact us, or visi...t our shop to order a box. The product is called "Mask Up Outdoors" and is a high quality, industrial-grade, multi-purpose pre-taped masking film. The product has been tested in diverse weather conditions and is fit for purpose across many different industries. Some of the general product features are: - Good cling properties and conformance to irregular surfaces - Excellent holding strength - Strong tackiness with good adhesion, even on dirty surfaces - Solvent and moisture resistance to minimize bleed through - Waterproof properties, can stick to damp outdoor surfaces - Clean and residue-free removal within 24 hours - Electrostatic film properties where PE film clings to the surface - Superior ripping - and linearity to improve workability - Easy unwinding and application of multi-folded drop sheet - Easy cutting and trimming - Good temperature and UV resistance - RoHS compliance (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) - REACH compliance (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) - Wrapped in heat-shrink film

12.01.2022 Good article about green cement for those that are interested in innovation in this industry http://theconversation.com/green-cement-a-step-closer-to-be

12.01.2022 In order to get the very best finish from concrete, you need to incorporate a variety of elements, grinding, honing, grouting, polishing and of course densifying. Why densify concrete? Densifying a concrete slab during the polishing process is often overlooked because many contractors either dont see a real value in, dont fully understand the mechanisms of the product or have the time available to do the process thoroughly.... When floors are correctly densified they are transformed into a more complete, homogenous and thickened out concrete. Calcium hydroxide or free lime is the really porous portion of the concrete, the bit that gets stained, is attacked by acids and refuses to polish to the same level as the rest of the concrete. This is where silicate densifiers come into play. Densifiers or concrete hardeners in general transport silica molecules to the concrete using various liquid solutions of lithium, sodium or potassium to sites where there is calcium hydroxide. The different silicate solutions all have their strengths and weaknesses, some manage to attach silica to more sites, some penetrate further, some react quicker, some enrich the colour more. By getting a premium densifier into the concrete, you are not only performing the conversion calcium hydroxide, but you are also in turn hardening the surface so that it polishes more effectively Contact us is you have a moisture problem in your concrete or concrete dust, densifying the concrete may be the solution for you.

11.01.2022 Interesting article

11.01.2022 Expanding the range of pre-taped masking film, products coming in Q1. The products come in various sizes of plastic film and cloth tape. The new sizes are 550mm and 1100mm.

11.01.2022 Before and after photos of a job which shows the difference to an outdoor area and pool surrounds when covered with a decorative concrete overlay in a natural earth tone

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09.01.2022 Concrete grinding and polishing job in Sanctuary Cove. The job is grinding and polishing the pool surrounds and entertainment area. The grinder is excellent, gives attention to detail and does a fantastic job. Contact Barefoot Concrete if you have any concrete areas needing attention, we will propose the best solution for the best outcome at the lowest possible price point - simply good value!

08.01.2022 Thousands of years later and we are still improving concrete. https://www.engadget.com//swinburne-university-bendable-c/

07.01.2022 Mask Up Pre-taped masking film arrived today. Stock is in, it's available to buy, will courier anywhere in Australia, just ask! Call us for details and pricing. What are our differentiators? 1. Construction grade outdoor tape 2. Superior tackiness 3. Good resistance to solvents and moisture... 4. 1.4m plastic protective film 5. Heat shrink wrapped 6. Cheaper than the competition! See more

05.01.2022 Applying a waterbased sealer on sandstone tiles for a natural finish that will protect the surface for years

05.01.2022 Before, during and after photos of a double garage that has had a flake epoxy floor coating in an ironstone finish.

05.01.2022 We do a lot of work with Trade Connect Qld, Phillip is an excellent "all rounder" and a specialist on concrete coatings. If you need something done on your property or have a project in mind, call Phillip, he will arrange to meet you at your property.

04.01.2022 Barefoot Concrete provides decorative concrete resurfacing services in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and Northern New South Wales. We also supply quality concrete products to applicators. Our products are flexible concrete polymer, penetrating sealers, densifiers, epoxy coatings, urethane coatings, waterbased epoxy, polyaspartic, and tapes and accessories.... Our services are concrete cleaning and sealing, concrete resurfacing, concrete restoration, repair and maintenance of concrete, epoxy flooring, concrete grinding and concreting. Contact us and we will help to provide a solution that exactly meets your needs.

04.01.2022 Barbeque area resurfaced over plain concrete.

02.01.2022 Decorative concrete resurfacing job restoring and resurfacing an old driveway that had crazing and many cracks. After having gone back a few months later, it still looks fantastic!

01.01.2022 Mask up like a boss! By using Barefoot Concrete's Mask Up Outdoors pre-taped masking film. Read our latest blog on how to use pre-taped masking film effectively at barefootconcrete.com.au to learn about the Mask Up Outdoors pre-taped masking film process - efficient and effective! Get the best product "Mask Up Outdoors" for the best results from Barefoot Concrete!

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01.01.2022 Epoxy floor completed in light grey, looks good!

01.01.2022 The story behind the concrete benchtop that was prepared by Martin from Sydney and sealed with one of our waterbased sealers. https://youtu.be/v4o5iE432Hw