How to Take Care of Concrete

Concrete is one of the most popular exterior building and decorative materials, and becoming more desirable interior decor, because of its clean, attractive appearance, versatile applications and durable finish. While concrete is incredibly strong and resilient, it can diminish in quality over time with constant exposure to damaging natural elements if not regularly maintained. By performing routine concrete maintenance, you can expect to:

• Extend the quality and lifespan of the concrete
• Improve its appearance to look clean and bright
• Protect your investment for years to come without premature replacement

Concrete Maintenance Tips

A beautiful concrete structure or slab can breathe life and personality into your outdoor living spaces or indoor decor. Concrete finishes can transform your home into a timeless or contemporary space, but over time weather effects and regular wear can fade the initial luster of your concrete. With a few simple and quick concrete maintenance tasks, you can easily restore the luster of your concrete surface. The following steps restore the quality and look of your concrete flooring and patios, planters, decor, driveways and walkways.

• Clean Concrete: Transform the finish of your concrete by regularly sweeping the concrete’s surface and removing any debris. For heavy grime buildup, rust or other stains, use a pressure washer and a light soap or detergent. Make sure to remove all of the soap and allow the concrete to thoroughly dry for at least 24 hours.
• Repair Cracks: To maintain the concrete’s structure and minimize moisture intrusion, repair any visibly noticeable cracks in the surface of the concrete using a concrete patching compound.
• Secure Joints: Closely inspect the joints of the concrete structure and re-seal them if needed. By using a proper concrete joint sealer, you can effectively prevent damaging moisture and ice penetration while also protecting your concrete from dirt and debris buildup and destructive weed growth.
• Seal Surface: For long-term protection and endurance, it’s best to keep your concrete sealed, applying a new layer every one or two years depending on the environment and local weather conditions. By keeping the concrete’s surface sealed — using a penetrating, acrylic, polyurethane or epoxy coating — you can better repel water and moisture, protect the concrete from dust and dirt damage, have improved abrasion resistance and increase ultra-violet resistance.

Only the Best Concrete Solutions From Marstellar Concrete

At Marstellar Concrete, we want to help keep your concrete surfaces and structures looking pristine and offering optimal, lasting performance. Whether you need fresh concrete to repair or replace your concrete objects, the team at Marstellar Concrete can help deliver premium concrete materials to accommodate your specific needs, expectations and budget. We offer a variety of standard mix options, and our experienced, knowledgable concrete experts can work closely with you to determine which products work best for you.

We happily provide concrete services and maintenance guidance to home and business owners throughout Central Pennsylvania, including the Harrisburg, Camp Hill and Middletown communities. To learn more about our concrete deliveries and mix offerings, call us today at 717-834-6200 to speak to a team member or complete our online contact form.