How to Clean Oil From Concrete Driveways
How to Clean Oil Stains Off Your Concrete DrivewayAbout 20 minutes Are you looking to remove oil stains from concrete? This tutorial is an easy and environmentally friendly way to remove stains caused by oil, gasoline, diesel, or kerosene with Gray Out Waterless Oil Cleaner. Necessary Items: Concrete Driveway (Completely Dry) SealGreen Gray-Out Waterless Oil […]
Everything You Need to Know About Concrete Maintenance
Concrete is known for its many benefits in and around the home. Concrete can be used in driveways, patios, construction, indoor floors, and even countertops. Why use concrete in your home? Because it is durable, versatile, and comes with easy maintenance. While low maintenance does not mean “no” maintenance, concrete is much easier to care […]
Customer Testimonial: The Radnovs
At Ortmann Concrete, our number one priority is to make sure each one of our customers is satisfied with our work. One of our recent clients shares their experience about working with Ortmann Concrete. Steve and Carrie Radnov contacted Ortmann Concrete to get a bid for their front sidewalk and driveway. As the project got […]
Tired of Replacing your Basement Floors?
Has flooding caused thousands of dollars of damage to your home or business? If you are tired of replacing your basement flooring; we a have cost-effective solution that will make your life easier. It’s time to seal your concrete. Seal Green products are non-toxic and safe to use around children and pets. You can also […]
The Advantages of Concrete for Homeowners
When you think of home improvement, concrete may be the last material to come to mind. Concrete is typically seen as a commercial material. But thinking concrete only works in industrial applications limits its potential. In fact, concrete is a dynamic canvas for your home. The many applications of concrete include: Driveways Patios Pool Construction […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Getting a Bid
When you decide you want to do a project, what’s the first step? I understand how construction works and I want to share with you some trade secrets. First, check contractor reviews with the Better Business Bureau, Angie’s List, and Google. Next, call a contractor and set up a time for them to come to […]
DIY With BEAN-e-doo
Recently, we had a client contact us about a big project he wanted to tackle. He Googled concrete companies. He called several of them and had no luck. When he got a hold of us, his project was able to go full steam ahead. Blake Hoeber’s older home needed some TLC in his basement. He […]
Fall is the Perfect Time of Year to Seal Your Concrete
Think of concrete sealer like your car’s clear coat. The clear coat protects your car’s paint and prevents rust. A high-quality sealer protects your concrete from weathering and adds years to your investment or driveway. We have a fantastic DIY product to protect your investment. You cannot buy this sealer at the big box stores. […]
Bellattex Concrete Counter Tops vs. Granite
Bellattex Concrete Counter Tops are safe, stylish, strong and sustainable Concrete Counter Tops are safe. We provide a 7- step sealing process. Sealing plays an integral part of the coloring and antiquing of the finish. Bellattex Concrete Counter tops are easy to maintain. We recommend food grade beeswax every 4 months and daily cleaning with just […]
DIY Your Concrete Floor
Decorative concrete floors can be expensive. There are some DIY options that transform the basic concrete basement floor, concrete driveway, concrete garage or even your concrete patio. Staining your concrete surface can be inexpensive alternative when the homeowner puts in just a little elbow grease. The most labor intensive part of staining your concrete […]