KTAR News: Seal your concrete patio for simple protection against stains, fading, mildew

The standard house comes complete with a concrete slab for the patio. Most people never do anything beyond sweeping the slab or the occasional power wash to remove barbeque, beverage, and pet stains.

With homebuilding down in most parts of the country, concrete contractors are looking for ways to expand their businesses. Many are adding decorative concrete to their line-up of services or expanding ...

MSN: After 3 Weeks of Hands-On Testing, Here Are Best Concrete Sealers to Protect Against Stains

The best concrete sealer for you will work where intended and create your desired finish. A penetrating product offers nearly invisible protection, while a film-forming concrete sealer provides a ...

After 3 Weeks of Hands-On Testing, Here Are Best Concrete Sealers to Protect Against Stains

Concrete is a composite material composed of aggregate bound together with a fluid cement that cures to a solid. It is the second-most-used substance (after water), [1] the most widely used building material, [2] and the most-manufactured material in the world. [3]

Learn simple DIY repair for concrete and asphalt cracks and stop them before they become more expensive issues. Find out how to apply concrete stain that complements and protects the integrity of a floor, patio or garage surface.

concrete, in construction, structural material consisting of a hard, chemically inert particulate substance, known as aggregate (usually sand and gravel), that is bonded together by cement and water. Among the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians, the bonding substance most often used was clay.