6 Uses for Concrete Grinding or Cutting

In Home Improvement

Concrete Grooving/Grinding

• Unlikely as it seems, grinding and grooving concrete is a great way to save money on replacing worn concrete.

• Concrete grinding and grooving provide greater traction, placing grooves in concrete that has been smoothed by the elements.

Concrete Cutting • You can also use a

concrete cutter or concrete cutting service to improve your home!

• This will help you to get rid of superfluous concrete in your home.

#1 Grinding Your Driveway

• Grinding may be necessary to give your driveway the traction it needs without completely replacing it.

• This can be a DIY or hired out.

• If you DIY, keep the surface even.

• Make sure you have help.

#2 Downsizing Your Driveway

• If you want to make your driveway smaller for some reason, you can cut away the most inessential portions.

• If you DIY, make sure you have a way of getting the excess concrete to the dump.

• Make measurements on the depth of the concrete.

• Don’t overdo it! It’s easy to cut away excess concrete, but more difficult to put it back.

#3 Removing Old Walkways

• Get rid of less attractive walkways by cutting them out and replacing them with bricks or stepping stones.

• Or add value by treating the walkway with some color or texture.

#4 Creating Egress Windows

• This a great project if you need more natural light in your basement.

• Make sure to hire out professionally for this kind of work.

• It’s all too easy to mess with your home’s foundations or hit a pipeline.

#5 Changing Up Your Patio

• Try cutting off portions of your concrete patio to give it a different look.

• If you want a larger garden space, you can downsize your patio.

• You can also grind your patio so that it has a better surface for kids playing in water during the summer.

#6 Garage Remodel • If your garage floor is

made of concrete, it will need maintenance.

• Grind it or groove it for traction.

• You may need to cut portions of it if you have a remodel that extends to your garage.

Get Help on Your Project!

• Get help from professionals that are experienced working with concrete.

• A-Core can help, no matter the size of the project.

• Call or contact us today for a free quote.