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THE STONE MATRIX VERTICAL DECORATIVE CONCRETE TOOLS

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Welcome to the TEXAS HARDSCAPE SUPPLY Blog The STONE MATRIX is one of the many tools we carry in our VERTICAL DECORATIVE CONCRETE line. There is NO other tool like it! Put a unique design up fast and spend more time on the high end details. We look forward to serving you TEXAS!   The STONE MATRIX   The Stone Matrix is a revolutionary tool for the decorative vertical concrete market. This tools allows anybody to dive into the world of vertical concrete with confidence. The Stone Matrix is a six piece template pattern system that is completely interchangeable with its partner pieces, top and bottom and end to end, which creates a different group of stones each time a tool edge meets a different edge. Unlike traditional pattern stamps that provide a very limited pattern offering, the Stone Matrix combinations are in the thousands.     Even though current manufacturers produce high quality stamping tools, there are still the intrinsic flaws in these systems, namely repetit

VERTICAL DECORATIVE CONCRETE VERTICAL MIX

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     Texas Hardscape Supply is now carrying Tru Pac X the most popular vertical mix  in the marketplace.  We are located in Haslet, TX at 5796 E STATE HWY 114  HASLET, TEXAS 76052  Come on by and check out our NEW store and Decorative Concrete Training Center.  www.TexasHardscapeSupply.com The most popular vertical mix in the marketplace  Tru Pac X is a high performance vertical concrete product that will allow you great versatility in your decorative needs.  Unlike other vertical mixes that are unreliable when used for thin applications(under 1/2 inch), Tru Pac X is designed for that challenge.  The useable application thickness can range from under 1/4 inch(see pic) up to 5 inches on a properly prepared surface.  Now you can have one mix that can handle heavy stones carving down to plaster coat treatments. By combining one Tru-Pac X decorative mortar conversion kit with one 80lb bag of bagged Type S  mortar mix  found in home improvement stores everyw

DECORATIVE CONCRETE STAMPS AVAILABLE at TEXAS HARDSCAPE SUPPLY

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DECORATIVE CONCRETE STAMPS AVAILABLE at TEXAS HARDSCAPE SUPPLY  A great decorative concrete job is one that will suspend belief that the surface in question is actually concrete. Of course there are many factors to get such great results, most notably the skills of an experienced decorative crew. That same experience is what leads them to use the very best texture tools available to them. Tru Impressions decorative concrete stamps by Walttools are simply the best stamps for creating the most realistic impressions possible.      This realism only comes from the diligent process that the Walttools design team employs in the creation of their design patterns.  Part of that process is seeking out the most distinct stone and other natural materials to be used in the process.  The fabrication and faux designing often used by other manufacturers in making their texture mats just cannot match the realism employed from using what you are trying to mimic. From there, those ma

DECORATIVE CONCRETE SEALERS AVAILABLE at TEXAS HARDSCAPE SUPPLY

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DECORATIVE CONCRETE SEALERS AVAILABLE AT TEXAS HARDSCAPE SUPPLY LOCATED IN TEXAS Decorative Concrete Sealers and Coatings:  Concrete comes in many different forms that can be found both in both exterior and interior applications. There are Concrete Driveways and patios, Vertical concrete walls, Basement Floors, Concrete countertops, etc. All of these surfaces may have varying properties. One thing for sure is concrete is very porous and can eventually breakdown from the elements(weather and sun) and just wear and tear. By sealing and/or waterproofing your concrete surface you will not only protect the beauty of a decorative surface but truly extend the life of the actual surface. So what is the best concrete sealer for your situation? The answer to that is dependent on what you are protecting and what affect on the appearance you may desire in the end. Concrete sealers/coatings come in both water based and solvent based formulas and as simple single componant or multiple

DECORATIVE CONCRETE TRAINING at TEXAS HARDSCAPE SUPPLY

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COME OUT & TRAIN WITH NATHAN GIFFIN OF VERTICAL ARTISANS. There are two parts to this training. 1.) The Free day is April 11th. All are welcome to view the Hardscape System and how it is used. 2.) The paid training days April 12th - 14th include Foam Core Construction.  These last three days will include the hand carved portions, Foam core Construction and staining and sealing of the project. Each Full Pay Student will recieve the following: (1) Year Subscription to the CORE Courses I & II $1,495.00 (1) Year Subscription to the Foam Core Construction Course $1,495.00 The VALUE of this class is $2,990.00 Student Price is ONLY $1,500.00 There will be a full product line available at the time of the class.. Class will be held at the Texas Hardscape Supply location.  5796 E STATE HWY 114  HASLET, TEXAS 76052 Call 1-817-350-4456 for more information. If you have visited this post after the above class date don't worry Texas Hardscape Supply is going to