Pour in place Ductal UHPC concrete. As far as we know this is the first time a pour in place roof UHPC structure has been attempted in Canada. Careful preparation was needed to ensure a steady flow of concrete once the pour was started. Cold joints could not be tolerated as the whole concept is […]
It’s all about the details The union of two materials is where we spend the extra time. Slapping down trim or a transition strip is not a good option. Our Tolmie project features multiple types of polished concrete in 4 different areas of the home. Brass and zinc dividers strips are utilized for the union […]
Before As can be seen in the picture, it was clearly time for a renovation. A really rough slab Before a new layer could be applied, layers of patch needed to be built up. Re construction of substrate. Extensive reconstruction of the concrete slab was under taken. Re bar and lathe was used in […]
Brewery Concrete Floor Herald Street Brew Works was completed in 2020 and features an acid stained polished concrete floor. The sealer utilized is designed to hold up to a high traffic, festive environment where food and beverage will constantly test the barrier. Cream Polish A cream polish was performed with our grinders so […]
Polished Concrete for the kids. Polished concrete is an incredibly durable option for high traffic environments such as schools.
Ready Mix Terrazzo The floors at the Boom + Batten utilized the structural slab as the finished product. This is always a tricky installation as integrating heating, plumbing and knockouts is part of the equation while thinking about the aesthetics. Integral colour was added to the concrete at the batch plant to darken the mix. […]
Concrete | Bronze | Wood This mixed media decorative concrete floor started as a concept for a waterfront home in Sydney, BC. Jenny Martin Design found an image which started early conversations as far as what direction to go. Stone Design proposed a mixed material floor consisting of brass, concrete, bronze and wood. […]
Eds Bread | Creekside Village Polished concrete overlay for rough subfloor. The plan The plan for the floor was to polish the existing slab, but when all the floor coverings were removed it was found to be in horrible condition and had to be cut extensively for plumbing. Fortunately Stone Design had a couple pallets […]
Royal Roads University Sherman Jen Building Durability for high traffic environments Schools are areas that have a heavy amount of foot traffic on a daily basis. Hundreds of students, teachers, and staff constantly move around the premises. School floors are required to be durable enough to withstand daily school activity, which is why polished concrete […]
GIANT BIKES A commercial building can go through many different changes over the years. Layers of floor coverings tend to get piled on top of each other. When un earthing these many layers, there are usually plumbing cutouts, carpet tack strips and different levels that need to be patched, flattened and blended. This particular floor […]