Concrete

A vibrant green recycling symbol composed of three chasing arrows on a rough concrete surface, representing the concept of sustainability and environmental conservation of concrete and recycled aggregates. Preserve your concrete with an epoxy coating.

Laying New Concrete?

Recycle the Old Concrete! Recycling is a byword in modern society. Where possible, we recycle old products to reduce the amount of resources we use to make new products. Recycling concrete is no different. When clients start a new concrete project, they often break up...

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Who Uses Cement?

What Happens to All That Concrete? Cement production is an incredibly important industry in the United States. About 14,000 people are employed around the nation making cement. They work at 96 different plants that create the most important ingredient for what becomes...

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An ancient, eroded stone staircase carved into a rock face, showcasing the weathered steps and striations on the surrounding rock surface, indicative of historical architecture or old ruins.

Unbelievable Ancient Desert Concrete

The Hidden Water Cisterns of the Nabataeans A number of articles on our website have discussed the importance of quality concrete in the ancient world, especially for the Roman Empire. Even before the Romans' great projects, however, the desert-dwelling Nabataeans...

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Protect the Concrete First!

A recent article in The New York Times pointed to concrete deterioration as a potential cause of the June 2021 collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium complex in Miami, Florida. A 2018 consultant’s report detailed the need for repairs at the decades-old...

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Versatile Cement and Greenhouse Gas Production

Should you feel comfortable using concrete for home renovations when another product will do? It is true that the cement industry is often accused of being a large producer of greenhouse gases. That is because significant amounts of carbon dioxide are released when...

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Muddy boots and a small, white and brown dog covered in mud looking up, standing on a white background with splattered mud around, capturing a moment after outdoor play.

Tired of the Mud?

Try Coated Concrete Floors! With the winter rains in Northern California comes the wet and the mud. We combat the damp in our entryways by using mats and rugs, mops and brooms. How much easier it is when the floor itself repels mud and moisture, fighting half the...

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Aerial view of the Hoover Dam, showcasing the massive concrete arch-gravity structure, the power plant buildings at its base, and the Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge in the background, set amidst the rugged landscape.

Pouring the Concrete in Hoover Dam

In our prior two articles we discussed the great amounts of heat generated by the process of making concrete. Managing how quickly the concrete dries and its internal temperature while drying are important to ensure that the ideal combination of strength and longevity...

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The Colosseum in Rome, with its ancient arched concrete exterior, under a dramatic sky at sunset, capturing the historic grandeur of this iconic amphitheater.

Making Stronger Concrete β€” the Roman Way?

The ancient Romans are well known for their engineering prowess, constructing buildings, aqueducts, entertainment centers, roads, harbors and monuments that survive even today. What’s most amazing about their structures, however, is that the concrete and mortar used...

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Real Stories of Long-Lasting Concrete Coatings

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Megan B.
July 6, 2021

Do not hesitate; go with this company. I received several estimates from other companies and no one even came close to John's worth ethic and timeliness. He responded quickly to my in-person estimate request and came out to the house that same day. Some companies do everything in their power to give you a virtual estimate. John always answered the phone and kept me updated on each day/time they were coming out. We have a fairly large garage we use as a gym and for parking cars. The garage was always an afterthought, even though we use it for so many different things. Now that the work is done, the garage has taken on a totally different use. It's like a professional room for working out and for our cars. We don't have many items stored in the garage, but what we do have inside, is extremely heavy. We had to move everything in and out, and it was totally worth it. Oh, and as far as estimates, John was much lower than other companies. John's staff also let my 6 year old help with spreading out the flakes which totally made her feel special and a cool memory for us. If you are on the fence, just do it, and go with this company. You won't be disappointed

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James S.
May 12, 2020

John returned my call right away came out and gave me a great price for an epoxy floor coat. Kyle and Matt were super friendly and did a fantastic job removing my old floor coating from a box store and making my garage floor look amazing with their Midnight color blend. I can't believe it's the same floor!! Look no further if you want a great floor, warranty and fast friendly service. I am so impressed with how great this floor turned out. Thank you California Custom Coatings. I will be sure to recommend you to all my friends.

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Stacey M.
September 8, 2023

John was wonderful to work with. He took my call and came over that day to give me an estimate. He was kind, patient and a pleasure to work with. He gave me a quote on the spot, which was very reasonable so I signed with him the same day. He walked me through the process of doing the epoxy coating in my garage. He made me feel instantly at ease. We scheduled a few weeks out due to my schedule. As the date approached, I needed to reschedule due to my travel schedule. Not a problem, we pushed it out without any hiccups. Patrick showed up on Tuesday and went to work. He was phenomenal! Friendly, patient with all of my questions (I was very intrigued with the process) and quick and efficient. He was done in a few hours and came back the next day to seal it off. Again, Patrick was awesome. I was concerned how the 2nd day would go as I had to go out of town earlier than expected but not to worry. They made sure to have me on the schedule first thing in morning! They went above and beyond on the work that was done but also did everything possible to work around my schedule! Truly top notch professionalism and service. I'm so happy and cannot thank John and Patrick enough.