Concrete

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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...

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Protect the Concrete First!

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 consultantโ€™s report detailed the need for repairs at the decades-old...

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Versatile Cement and Greenhouse Gas Production

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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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'Callaghanโ€“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 โ€” 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. Whatโ€™s most amazing about their structures, however, is that the concrete and mortar used...

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CO2 or Carbon Dioxide reduction with concrete.

Does Concrete Absorb Carbon Dioxide?

A major component in concrete is cement, and the manufacture of cement is one of the worldโ€™s largest producers of carbon dioxide. Cement is made by taking limestone, which is mostly calcium carbonate (CaCO3), and heating it. That produces calcium oxide (CaO) and...

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Coating Concrete in Winter

Since epoxy coatings are a rather thick product that needs to dry after application, many of our Sacramento and Northern California customers assume that you can only coat concrete in the warmer months. In fact, many varieties of concrete coatings are adapted for...

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Trusted Concrete Coating Testimonials

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Duy D.
July 8, 2025

I wanted to epoxy my garage floor and turn it into a home gym. Initially I was going to DYI with rustoleum epoxy kit, but after reading all the horror...

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Matt R.
May 23, 2019

Very impressed with the team right from the start. Edwin sent a text message 30 minutes before showing up. Upon arrival we discussed the project for a few minutes while all of the equipment was being unloaded. He explained the process and they got right to work. They were extremely efficient, left to let everything set up and I received another text when they were on their way back to put the final coat on. The floor came out great - it's exactly what I was hoping for. Couldn't have asked for a better experience, no issues, nothing unexpected and a very friendly informative crew. One call to John to set up, a confirmation call the day before and today I have a completed floor. Thanks for a great job!

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Dustin D.
September 18, 2019

I called California Custom Coatings to epoxy my 1530 sq foot warehouse for my buisness. I had an idea of the way I wanted it to look and they nailed it. John and his crew were professional and friendly! My floor looks amazing and I couldn't be happier! If your looking for someone to epoxy your floor go with California Custom Coatings!!!