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Month: May 2020

Concrete Calculator – How Many Bags of Concrete Do I Need for a 10×10 Slab?

Posted on May 24, 2020July 4, 2021 by Vito Presta

Quick Answer This chart shows how the size of concrete bag and the thickness of your 10’ x 10’ slab change the number of concrete bags you will need. 10’ x 10’ x 4” (1.23 cy) 10’ x 10’ x 5” (1.54 cy) 10’ x 10’ x 6” (1.85 cy) 40lb Bag 111 bags 139…

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How Much Does it Cost to put in a Concrete Driveway?

Posted on May 24, 2020June 19, 2020 by Vito Presta

In the Midwest a concrete driveway costs, on average, $9 per square foot for the average two car driveway around 30 feet long. You can get a rough estimate of what your driveway will cost by measuring the length and width and multiplying to get the square footage. So if your driveway is 18 feet…

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What is the Best Surface to Put Around a Pool?

Posted on May 14, 2020June 14, 2020 by Vito Presta

Next phase of outdoor remodeling is finishing up your beautiful pool. Selecting which concrete finish to put around your pool can be a tough decision but ultimately a fun decision to make. Life is good an you are blessed, heck, you have a pool! Whenever anyone asks me about which is the best surface to…

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How do you Texture Concrete?

Posted on May 9, 2020June 28, 2020 by Vito Presta

Textured concrete is one of my favorite options for concrete finishes because of the ridiculous amount of color variations and patterns you can create. Textured concrete is A LOT like stamped concrete, just without specific patterns. So much so, if you read my post on stamped concrete, you will notice it is almost exactly the…

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How Do You Stamp Concrete?

Posted on May 9, 2020June 19, 2020 by Vito Presta

Stamped concrete is one of my favorite options for concrete finishes because of the ridiculous amount of color variations and patterns you can create. It’s always fun for us to get a stamped concrete job because it is a challenge that brings incredible pride when you see the end product. In this post I will…

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How Much Does it Cost to Replace a Driveway?

Posted on May 7, 2020June 19, 2020 by Vito Presta

The cost of replacing a driveway with concrete will cost on average $5-7 per square foot. As is the same with everything, price and quality may vary so it is important to get multiple quotes as well as weigh your options with pavement type. When looking to replace your driveway, the two most common options…

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How Do you Fix a Crumbling Concrete Driveway?

Posted on May 7, 2020June 29, 2020 by Vito Presta

So your concrete driveway is crumbling to stone. Can you fix it and how do you avoid this in the future? Each crumbling driveway is a special case and the size of the damaged area of your concrete driveway will depend if you can fix it or not. I have listed the 3 most common…

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Can Concrete Driveways be Repaired?

Posted on May 7, 2020May 9, 2020 by Vito Presta

Your concrete driveway has some damage but it is not in your budget to install a brand new one. Is it possible to repair a concrete driveway? The answer depends on the type and severity of damage your driveway has. Not to worry! I have seen it all and I have listed the most common…

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What are the Different Types of Concrete Finishes?

Posted on May 7, 2020June 19, 2020 by Vito Presta

So you are doing some home remodeling, or maybe you’re putting an addition to your existing building and you are realizing concrete isn’t just concrete and it has a number of different finishing styles. You are in the right place to find out more about the different concrete finishes and what they may be used…

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Can I Pour My Own Concrete Driveway?

Posted on May 7, 2020June 19, 2020 by Vito Presta

Is it possible to pour your own concrete driveway? SURE! Anything is possible! Would I advise you to attempt this skillful, labor intensive, semi permanent project on your own? NOT A CHANCE. I am a huge fan of DIY projects and absolutely love being able to create something for my home and my family with…

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About Me

Vito the Concrete Guy

Hey everyone, my name is Vito and I was born with concrete in my blood. My father has been doing concrete for 50 years, my mother’s father had been doing concrete for his whole career, and my brother and I have been doing concrete since we were 15. You may be surprised to hear I have an Undergraduate degree from DePaul University, I am a certified Yoga Instructor and have been a Career Coach since 2013. I have been to Africa twice, India once, and hope I can hit all of the National Parks in the states before I die. My friends think I’m crazy for doing the work I do, but I love it.

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