CTI Turns Worn Concrete into Art Form

By Erin Keithly - The Daily Interlake

Wednesday, August 05, 1998

If your patio, driveway or sidewalk is in need of a facelift but you really don’t want to spend beau coup bucks replacing the surface, consider calling Concrete Technology Inc. The CTI System is a modified acrylic resin, cement spray coating system that adds beauty to dull and lifeless or cracked areas around your home. CTI is the most advanced floor and wall system product on the market today simply because it offers an easily applied, easily maintained system of renewing the life of your concrete surfaces.

New to the area, CTI has been improving the look of commercial and residential areas across the country. Whatever look you’re after - from tile to marble to brick - CTI can produce that look and save you money. Just how does this concrete refreshing system work? Rather than tearing out what surface already exists, the surface can instead be rebuilt to be stronger. In addition to making the surface nearly two to three times stronger than conventional concrete, theses systems are also resistant to freezing, thawing, fading, alkali, stain, heat and salt.

When CTI experts begin a project, they start by applying an acid etch which opens up the pores of the surface, allowing the pores to receive the new finish. They next power wash the surface to further clean it and assure a firm hold. If a surface is cracked, CTI can apply a two part epoxy that bonds the imperfections, improving the look of the area.

Beyond outdoor surfaces, CTI can also attend to a home’s interiors and improve the strength of basement and kitchen floors, living rooms, dens and bathrooms. Kitchen countertops and wood surfaces are also easily repaired by the CTI System.

Conventional concrete is often cracked and ruined by water and ice. It often cannot handle the stress that comes from moisture and therefore breaks, creating an unattractive surface. A newly finished CTI surface, however, actually repels moisture and keeps it from penetrating. To protect the area even further, a sealant is added.

Driveways are safe against oil spillage after being treated by CTI. It can simply be washed off without ever penetrating the surface. And with only a .02 face factor, the areas treated by CTI will stay beautiful for years to come. Another benefit of the CTI System is the creativity involved in the application process. Various highlights and patterns can be etched into the surfaces, creating an original and unique look for any home or business.

CTI recently repaired the steps leading to Finely Done on Second Avenue in Kalispell. Prior to the work, the concrete steps were cracked and broken. They have now been beautifully crafted into a work of art, inviting customers into the store.

Since its beginning, Concrete Technology Inc. has been on the cutting edge of technology, designing the newest and best products possible for their customers. They are so sure you’ll love their product, they offer a 10-year warranty. If you’re after a new look for your home or business, call CTI in Kalispell and let them improve your concrete surfaces to look as good as new.

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