Custom cast in place concrete tile is an alternative to many of the hardscaping options that are on the market today.  If your in the market for something decorative, typically your options are:  real stone- while very attractive, its also very expensive. Concrete Pavers- very natural, but unless done correctly, has many short comings, even when done correctly has many maintenance concerns. Stamped Concrete-Can be a durable solution if done correctly, but usually tries to mimic a natural look and has faux grout joints.  Our concrete tile can be another option and avoid many of the shortcomings related to these other products.  Through years of research in development, we have a product that marries features of all of these products.  Concrete tile is made to order right on site, meaning it is completely custom.  Also since it is made in place, we can guarantee that it will not delaminate.  Here is what the Concrete Network is saying about concrete tile – “When installing tile in your home, you’re no longer limited to run-of-the-mill factory-produced ceramic, porcelain, or vinyl floor tiles. A new budget friendly, versatile, and long-lasting alternative is precast concrete tile, custom made for your application. Concrete tile can be used just about anywhere, indoors or out, including floors, walls, fireplace surrounds, pools and patios, shower enclosures, countertops, backsplashes, and building façades. In many cases, concrete tile sizes, finishes, and colors can be customized to suit your design needs.” (Courtesy of the ConcreteNetwork.com)

This is a recently completed interior concrete tile floor over radiant heat in Sussex County, NJ.  This project involved over 2,000 square feet over a wooden subfloor.  We first poured a heavily reinforced concrete subfloor to cover up the radiant tubes.  Once this concrete set, we began our concrete tile pour.  This consists of an integrally colored concrete mixed on site.  It is poured, textured, then stamped with cookie cutter style stamping tools, much different than traditional stamped concrete.  This is all actually grouted with real grout.  This is a cast in place concrete tile method that is unique to us and is often much more affordable than real stone tile.

This is a recently completed job in Kinnelon, NJ.  This job involved the concrete resurfacing of an existing concrete and stone entryway, a new concrete tile sidewalk, and a new concrete tile patio.  The front entryway was determined to have excellent structural integrity, but needed a facelift.  We began by determining the necessary step heights, then started our forming and pouring process with our integrally colored stamped concrete mix.  In the rear of the home, we constructed a large concrete patio which is designed to resemble the look of a natural stone or paver patio.  Our concrete tile process is very different from typical stamped concrete since we first pour a heavily reinforced structural slab which is reinforced with 1/2″ steel rebar and 2 1/4″ structural synthetic fibers.  Once our concrete tile was poured we began our grouting process which involves actual masonry grout that resembles the process for a natural bluestone patio at a much more affordable cost.   Once the grouting process is finished we seal the entire job with an environmentally friendly, low VOC concrete sealer that will age very gracefully, and will never need resealing.

We create a cast-in-place concrete tile that can create the look of brick or stone that is guaranteed to not delaminate, will not be slippery , and will not have any sharp edges that may be uncomfortable for barefoot traffic. Our unique process allows us to pour a slab of a thinner thickness, meaning less weight is applied to the deck. This solid surface material has the durability of a heavily reinforced concrete slab that is in an elevated area over wood. This product is rot proof, insect proof, fireproof, and easy to maintain while also providing you with a dry area under your deck. With composite systems the only way to achieve a dry area under your deck is with some type of gutter system which is an additional cost. With our product, that additional cost of a gutter system is eliminated. This “Unique Concrete” product is well suited for harsh environments like coastal areas or wet climates.

Imagine the dramatic look of having the same product on your deck, steps, along the sidewalk, and on the area around your pool. This continuity is truly a rich and unique presentation that is not able to be achieved with any other product.

Here are a few pictures of our work.