In most circumstances, your new concrete can support your weight the day following the pour. You should wait seven days from the day of the pour before driving passenger vehicles on your new concrete, and two full weeks for heavy vehicles such as moving trucks. If you're looking for driveway contractors in Memphis, TN, give Baltz & Son's Concrete Service Inc a call!

In most circumstances, we offer warranties on all concrete projects against structural failure for a period of twelve months. It has been our experience that any substantial problems with concrete will develop within that time frame, if at all. It is important to realize that this does not cover stress cracks that will inevitably develop in most concrete. Should a warranted situation arise, Baltz and Sons Concrete will repair or replace the concrete at no expense to the homeowner. Please know that we are in the business of having satisfied customers — if it is wrong, we will make it right. It's one of the many reasons we are the go-to company for concrete hardscapes and masonry in Memphis, TN.

This is a common concern, especially when considering a pool deck or patio. While many washed finishes are rough, Baltz and Sons Concrete has spent years refining our methods of exposing concrete, even developing the trend-setting methods of “microwashing”. We are proud to say that we are known to produce one of the more comfortable washed finishes available. A great deal of this can be attributed to the time and attention we spend on it, particularly the final troweling and finishing stages of the installation, in addition to the actual method we use to wash away the surface. This enables us to provide a beautiful, consistent, and more comfortable surface than you might typically encounter. Be sure to come to us when you need a patio or pool deck contractor in Memphis, TN.

While some methods of pigmentation are immediate, Baltz and Sons Concrete has developed proprietary pigmentation methods that include the use of acid-etch stains. Due to the nature of these stains, it is necessary to wait for the concrete to adequately cure, usually 10 to 15 days, before pigmentation. The staining process itself usually takes only a few hours to apply, with full-color reaction taking one to eight hours. After this point, the surface is allowed to fully dry before being sealed. While there are many methods available, the methods we use have been refined over years of experience, resulting in stunning, award-winning results. If you want a stamped concrete patio in Memphis, TN, or another type of decorative stamped concrete, give us a call!

It depends on the finish. As a part of the process, we use sealers on all of our stamped concrete. While we typically do not recommend sealer application for exposed aggregate or washed finishes, it is not necessarily harmful and is largely a decision of the customer. Typically, you do not use sealers on broom-finish concrete. The benefits of sealing concrete are largely cosmetic, but it does have a marginal impact on the concrete’s durability in that it reduces the amount of water that enters through the surface of the concrete. It helps keep the surface clean and uniform in appearance and, in some aspects, easier to maintain. Aesthetically, the sealer typically darkens and enriches the concrete’s appearance, giving the surface a “wet” sheen. Sealing both older and new concrete sections that are adjacent is a great way to achieve some continuity in the overall appearance. Contact us today if you have any further questions regarding concrete or masonry in Memphis, TN.

We use a commercial-grade, non-yellowing, UV-resistant, high-solid, acrylic-based sealer. It is designed to last three to five years, depending on a variety of factors such as exposure to sunlight, traffic, and the surface to begin with. We have found that the frequency at which concrete should be re-sealed largely comes down to personal taste. Some of our clientele prefer a clean, bright, glossy surface, which means you'll need to seal it every year. Others prefer to seal once and then let the concrete develop its own patina over time. The good news is that the sealers we use do not abruptly fail or peel away. It is a slow process of incremental degradation that is largely indiscernible. Most any surface can be cleaned and sealed or resealed. If you think it's time to get your concrete resealed, give our concrete patio and driveway contractors in Memphis, TN a call.

This is a legitimate concern, especially when considering a finish for your pool deck or patio. Of course, safety is a foremost concern in all aspects of any Baltz and Sons Concrete project. As a rule, we use specialized additives in all of our sealers that help provide traction and grip, without diminishing the cosmetic appeal of our concrete. This additive helps to reduce (but not fully eliminate) the slickness of the concrete’s surface by introducing a sand-like, yet virtually invisible texture to the sealer. This, coupled with the physical texture of the concrete itself, helps to minimize the slip risk of freshly sealed concrete. For this reason, Baltz & Sons Concrete offers a wide range of finish options for your concrete surfaces, custom tailored to best fit your project's needs. Whether you need a patio or pool deck contractor in Memphis, TN, our team will ensure safety is prioritized during installation. 

Our stamped concrete contractors in Memphis, TN use proprietary methods of introducing color and texture to our concrete installations. It is important to realize that this is a multi-staged process, where the final outcome can dramatically differ from the appearance during and after each stage. This is especially true of the acid-etch stained surfaces prior to sealing. For the most part, the sealer is what finalizes the color and appearance of the surface, and this stage by far has the most dramatic impact of the entire process. In some cases, the color resulting from the stages leading up to this point can be, quite frankly, unappealing. Baltz and Sons Concrete realize that a key component of this process is communication. We will always let you know what to expect from each stage, and more importantly, listen to your feedback to ensure your satisfaction.

It is rarely necessary to wet down newly installed concrete in most residential applications. In some cases, the purpose of wetting down concrete is to cool it down and to slow the evaporation of water. This in turn slows the curing process of hardening concrete, making for a better, stronger end product. Today, most of the available ready-mix concretes contain a precise mixture of accelerants and or retardants carefully batched in to control the cure and hydration rates of setting concrete — making the process of manually wetting the concrete unnecessary. If you still have questions or concerns, be sure to contact our stamped concrete contractors in Memphis, TN.