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Wood Look

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  • 01 Mar, 2019
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Strength of Concrete and The Look of Wood

No warp, no rot and no splinters.  That's right, this is all created using Concrete Technology of Hawaii's modified concrete systems.  Its all custom textured and colored by hand.  The wood look is available indoors and out.  It can be applied with a rough texture or a smooth high gloss finish.  With all the durability of our custom concrete systems and available in countless color combinations, the wood look is an exciting new addition to our line of applications.  
What better way to show the transformation of dull, boring, grey concrete into a functional work of art, than some before and after photos.  So for this blog post, I'm going to let the pictures do most of the talking. 

For this particular project, we chose the wood look for the covered portion of the patio with varied board sizes and colors.  We also added a wood look accent around the border of the pool.  We thought it would be cool to make it look like a 4 x 12 plank was used for the coping.  The rest of the deck was completed using the stone classics system with sandstone, desert beige and dark grey with a random stone pattern.  You can find out more about the Stone Classics system in an earlier blog/update post here;  https://www.concretetechnologyhawaii.com/stone-classics.
The roof over the patio and ohia posts were added, prior to our arrival.  The concrete around the pillar anchors had to cure at minimum 3 weeks before we could apply our coatings.  Once the roof renovation was completed, the slab was all ours.
As usual, our preparation is second to none. We fixed every crack we could find and added several saw control joints to alleviate tension in some of the larger sections of the slab.  The cuts themselves are left exposed, but we were able to hide them along the grout lines for the most part.  It is necessary to allow the individual slabs to move, expand and contract.

Standard strength concrete with an average 4 inch thickness should have a saw control joint every 10 feet maximum to minimize the occurrence of cracking. This of course is with the assumption that the site is properly compacted and reinforced with steel prior to pouring the concrete. 

We usually recommend installing a vapor barrier on new concrete, even though its not required by code to do so on exterior concrete.  This aids in preventing efflourescence due to hydrostatic pressure as well as providing a more consistent environment for the concrete to cure
Once the cracks are fixed and the slab is diced up, we can clean, mask and prepare the application. There were no coatings to grind off on this one, so we were able to simply acid wash and neutralize the surface prior to applying our coating.  This preparation is sufficient enough to clean and open the pores of the concrete.  
The coating itself is similar to the stone classics or acrylistain systems in that they are hand troweled, patterned and colored.  More info about those systems can be found in the blog and updates as well as the picture galleries. 

The total thickness is about that of a dime.  So we don't change any elevations going into doorways or under the siding here.  The surface also follows the contours of the original deck, allowing water to drain as intended. 

The textures are created by hand.  Each "board" is colored individually with typically 3 or more colors.  We can create knots and life like grain.  Like all of our products, the wood look is available in a vast array of colors.  Custom colors are available along side our standard catalogue as well.
We offer several sealer options, ranging from smooth glass like finishes for interiors to textured, satin outdoor finishes.  All of which are resistant to staining, chemicals and UV.  Surface temperature can be reduced by 20% to 
40% depending on color as well.  Skid proof additive is also available on any of our sealer applications providing a non slip, almost shark skin like topping.  I recommend checking out our FAQ section on this site for more technical information.
Termites won't take a bite out of this floor.  The Concrete Technology Wood Look can be customized to fit any space indoor or out, commercial or residential.  Like all of our products, the CTi Wood Look is beautiful, durable and will surely stand the test of time.  Ask your Concrete Technology of Hawaii dealer about the Wood Look today.  

Feel free to leave me questions in the comment section.  We're also happy to share more pictures from other dealers around the country upon request.  I've seen a lot of inspiring work from other creative dealers around the world and I can't wait to create some more of my own. 

Reflective Floor System

By 7016640727 • June 13, 2018
Concrete Technology of Hawaii's Reflective Floor System is a relatively new product in our line of floor coatings.  Ideal for home, commercial and industrial interiors, this super fast curing epoxy coating is highly durable and absolutely stunning.   

Utilizing our Rapid Armor (soon to be EZ Armor) epoxy, the Reflective Floor System achieves a smooth, high gloss finish with a beautiful 3 dimensional effect within.  The pictures don't really do it justice, but I'll do my best to explain the product, some benefits, a little about the application process and show you a few examples along the way.  Be sure to check out the video at the end of this post.

Stone Classics

By 7016640727 • March 7, 2018
This week we have Concrete Technology of Hawaii's Stone Classics System.  This one is similar to the Acrylistain system in its application with some differences in the coloring techniques.  We utilize the same materials as the previous 2 systems; Hallmark and Acrylistain, so once again you get all the benefits of our polymerized acrylic concrete coatings without the cost and headaches of actual stone.  All of CTi's colors are available as well as custom colors so we can compliment some of the colors in and around the home or business or we can come up with something totally unique and custom.  Twice the strength of standard concrete and resistant to UV, fade, chemicals and staining.  This alternative to stone stands the test of time.

Acrylistain

By 7016640727 • February 17, 2018
Next up is the Acrylistain system.  This is Concrete Technology of Hawaii's take on stained concrete, but taken to a higher level.  Unlike lithochrome or acid staining, we're not staining the original grey concrete, nor does the slab need to be new or fresh to accept the color.  We actually use our polymerized acrylic concrete as a canvas for staining.  All of CTi's colors are available, as well as custom ordered colors.

The Hallmark System

By 7016640727 • February 8, 2018
The Concrete Technology Hallmark System.  This is probably our most popular application due to its beauty of course, durability and versatility.  It can be applied to any existing concrete, new or old.  It's great for outdoor use because we can achieve a few different texture options.  We can leave it rough for steep driveways or sidewalks where extra traction is required or we can use a knockdown technique for a smoother surface, ideal for pool decks or other concrete surfaces in and around the home.  It can also be applied to stairs and walls.  I'll show some examples of both down below.  

Like all of our systems, The Hallmark System is available in dozens of standard colors, but again we can also have colors custom ordered for a minimal additional cost.  Patterns are available as well.  From simple tile patterns or borders to custom hand-laid flagstone patterns.  Logos and stencils can be incorporated as well.  The design opportunities are limited only by the imagination.  

Garages and Durafleck 5000

By 7016640727 • February 8, 2018
Over the coming weeks, I plan to outline our different products here in this blog.  Seeing as we've started this year with a number of garages, I thought I'd begin this series with a few of them and our Durafleck 5000 product line.   

We can apply any one of our different products to a garage floor, but I usually recommend the Durafleck 5000 system for its ease of cleaning, resistance to chemicals and obviously visually pleasing, granite-like appearance.  Like many of our other products, it is great in other parts of the home and commercial areas as well.  Kitchens, basements, hospitals and workshops can all benefit from this durable coating.  Its available in about 30 different standard color combinations, but custom colors are available upon request as well.

Hawaii Island Living + Design Show

By Alika • January 20, 2018
Welcome to the newly designed Concrete Technology of Hawaii Inc. website.  We're excited about the new look and hopefully a more streamlined experience navigating our site.  I'm still in the process of migrating over some of our best content from the old site as well as updating some of our more recent work. 

 I plan to use this space to share information regarding our specific overlay systems, new products and current jobs.  Feel free to comment with any questions and I'll do my best to answer in a timely manner.  A lot of questions can be answered in our FAQ's section, so be sure to check that out.   

Finally, we will once again be attending The Kona-Kohala Building and Design expo at the Sheraton Hotel in Keauhou.  However, said expo has been renamed as The Hawai'i Island Living + Design Show.  It takes place on February 17 & 18.  I hope to have a few new sample boards for the show and its a great chance to get hands on with our amazing products.  So stop by, talk story and see how Concrete Technology of Hawaii Inc. can transform your dull, grey concrete into a work of art.
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