How far can the concrete span without support?

As a general rule, lack of support should be avoided in your design. If it cannot, for example for a breakfast bar an overhang or “cantilever” of 200-400mm is fine. For unsupported spans 600-900mm is acceptable but this depends on thickness and fabrication method. To provide additional strengthening to a span, reinforcement mesh can be … Continue reading How far can the concrete span without support?

I want to make my own worktops. Should I make them in sections or in one piece?

This depends on the size and configuration of your project. Any lengths of worktop over about 3 metres will need to be in sections or you are prefabricating your worktops and then installing them. If you want a seamless continuous effect you will need to cast the concrete in place or insitu. Bear in mind … Continue reading I want to make my own worktops. Should I make them in sections or in one piece?

My concrete has stained. How do I fix it?

Concrete will stain if it is not maintained and spillages are not cleaned off and left. That said all is not lost and stains can be removed and repaired. Assuming that the concrete has not been waxed and the underlying sealer has at partially failed, often saturating an area that has suffered a stain will … Continue reading My concrete has stained. How do I fix it?

I’ve read that concrete can suffer from water stains. Is this true?

Water will cause marks if the sealer has not been applied properly or has not been maintained. We recommend that the concrete is waxed every so often to add an extra layer of protection. Just like a timber worktop if the sealer has been poorly applied or badly maintained, water will get in beneath the … Continue reading I’ve read that concrete can suffer from water stains. Is this true?