However, that can multiply the price of a concrete parking lot by two to three times! Even then thereâs still no guarantee that it wont crack! Really, the reputable contractors in your area will know what the proper thickness the concrete should be for your parking lot. Installing a concrete parking lot to thin is actually a common rip off practice by the fly by night unethical contractors!
Staining Hardwood Floors. Staining hardwood floors is not as simple as just applying it. Some hardwood species receive stains differently, while some with closed grain patterns, with Maple as an example, can be extremely troublesome to achieve desired results.
When staining a deck, you have several choices in the type of stain to use. There are transparent stain types, semitransparent stain types, semisolid stain types and solid stains. Transparent stains will soak into the deck boards while a solid stain is more like a paint and will rest on top of the boards. The type of stain you use, as well as other factors, will greatly determine how often you need to stain your deck. As a general rule of thumb, the newer the deck, the more transparent the stain.