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Jan 28th, 2026How to Prepare a Garage Floor for Epoxy or Paint: Surface Prep ChecklistGiving 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 […]
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Dec 25th, 2025How Epoxy Flake Flooring Works: A Complete GuideIf 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 […]
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Nov 28th, 2025Concrete Paint or Epoxy Coating for Garage Floors: Which Is Better?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: […]
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Oct 29th, 2025Top Mistakes to Avoid During Exposed Aggregate InstallationConcreting 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 […]
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Jul 30th, 2025How to Choose the Right Concrete Screed and Screed Length for Your Construction ProjectScreeding 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 […]
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May 30th, 2025What are the Different Types of Concrete Rakes and How are They Used?Concrete rakes are one of the first hand tools you’ll reach for after you’ve poured a batch of fresh concrete, but these are very different devices from your classic garden rake! In fact, their shape is uniquely designed to push, pull, and drag concrete easily–something that if you tried to do with a garden rake, […]
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Mar 17th, 2025Exposed Aggregate vs. Stamped Concrete: Which One is Better?Concrete can look pretty drab and dull in its natural form, but there are plenty of ways you can dress it up that also lead to a host of other benefits (like traction, durability and longevity). Exposed aggregate concrete and stamped concrete are both elevated versions that have increased aesthetic value, as well as a […]
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Feb 25th, 2025Hand Groover vs Walking Groover: Which One is Better for Your Concrete Work?Are you in charge of creating a brand-new slab of concrete? You’ll need a lot of tools and materials on hand, with one of the most important being the small but powerful concrete groover. These tools are vital when it comes to creating concrete slabs and surfaces that are durable, strong and long-lasting, and if […]
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