FAQ

They are two different products. “Overlays” are 1/4 inch thick and are applied over existing concrete. “Stamped” concrete is a process of stamping newly poured concrete.

Concrete takes 7 to 28 days to fully cure; the curing time for each product is different. Your new concrete requires 2 hours of curing before it can handle light rain and 24 hours before it can withstand ANY foot traffic. Try not to bump or hit your new concrete with hard objects for the first 28 days. You will notice the color changing during the curing process. Don’t worry; this is normal for the curing process of concrete.

. Avoid scraping heavy objects across the surface of the concrete. Keep oil (B-B-Q’s, automobile spills, etc.) from the concrete surface. Use “Simple Green” to remove tire marks. Never use a wire brush to clean concrete.

Because all concrete cracks, and we want to control where it will appear, we use “control joints” to manage the cracking. Control joints are strategically placed, using industry standards, to allow for movements caused by temperature changes, and drying shrinkage. If a workmanship related crack occurs, ArtCon will fix it.

It all depends on the particular job specifications, weather conditions, as well as set and pour schedules. 1 – 10 yards of concrete can be poured in the same day. 10 – 20 yards usually takes about two days. (80 Square feet is equal to 1 yard.)

Sealer is a top coat that’s put on particluar types of finished concrete projects after it has time to cure (usually with in a month, depending on weather) to protect the concrete. It usually will enhance the color and beauty of the concrete. Sealers will generally help the concrete to become physically stronger and helps to resist damage from stains, acids, moisture, mold and mildew.

Just like normal housekeeping responsibilities, to maintain the continued beauty of yoru original concrete project, re-application of sealer may be necessary yearly, depending upon traffic, stains, and environmental conditions on the concrete.

All colors are for reference only and may not depict final color on job. We do not guarantee any matches between color charts, photos and samples with the actual finished product. Each job is an original unto itself and no job will ever match another job exactly. The aggregates and other raw materials used to make our decorative concrete are products by nature and therefore are subject to variations in color, size and shape. Many paver manufacturers have various blend colors that consist of two or more colors. When choosing a blend, it is important to keep in mind that some of the pavers will be dominant in one of the colors and some will be a combination of the colors that are in the particular blend.

The Nevada Contractors Board requires that a contractor must have a minimum of four years of experience as a workman, supervising employee or contractors inthe field; to pass contractor tests administered by the Board, to be bonded and insured and to be “of good character.” (Nevada Revised Statute 624)

A. 50% down, 50% at completion of the project. If sealer is required, you may deduct 5%, or $200 (whichever is greater) from the final payment. Balance is due after sealer is applied. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover credit cards.

Artcon, Inc. is not responsible for defects caused by improperly poured, troweled or cured concrete. Artcon, Inc. is not responsible for defects due to ground moisture or efflorescence resulting in milky or clouded sealer or lack of proper maintenance or use of the subject area.