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Giving your garage floor a facelift is a great idea. It is also a task that needs some serious preparation so the epoxy floor you lay down, or the paint job that you give it, sticks and stays and won’t wear away prematurely. You want to prepare your garage floor properly so the floor work […]

If you’re looking at brightening up your home garage or the floor in an industrial or commercial space, epoxy flake flooring is a stunning option that is quickly growing in popularity. It is a hard-wearing and long lasting flooring topcoat that is highly resistant to both chemical spills and moisture. And with the right kind […]

If you’re thinking about giving your garage floor a fresh new look but would like the bonus of real protection, you’ve probably weighed up a couple of main options: concrete paint versus a full epoxy floor coating. At Australian Slate-Crete Supplies, we get asked all the time: Which one is better? The honest answer is: […]

Concreting is a very approachable DIY project as long as you have done your research. Here at Australian Slate-Crete Supplies, we have been helping passionate home and business owners beautify their properties with concrete for over 25 years, and this includes using aggregates. We’ve seen all the common pitfalls our customers can fall into, so […]

Having the right tools for the trade is very important in the world of concreting, especially if you want yours to have a professional look and feel. Forgo quality concreting hand tools, and your concrete may be uneven, patchy, and more prone to cracking which can be dangerous when people are walking, riding or playing […]

Are you planning on laying fresh concrete at your next job? You’ll want to make sure that it can last, whether it’s inside or outdoors. And the simplest way to do this is with the right application of a concrete hardener or densifier. Raw concrete on its own is porous and prone to chipping, cracking […]

Screeding is a vital part of any concreting project, whether you’re pouring your own back patio or working on a huge warehouse floor. It allows you to create a smooth, flat and strong surface for your concrete that is free from air bubbles and won’t be prone to cracks or craters. There are many types […]

We all know that using poor quality concreting tools and equipments can lead to a shoddy-looking concrete project, no matter how good your technique is. However, even premium tools can do a bad job if they aren’t taken care of properly. Think about trying to smooth cake icing with a serrated knife, or attempting to […]