Concrete and cement are different! Concrete is made up of three basic components: water, aggregate (rock, sand, or gravel) and Portland Cement (the basic ingredient of concrete, it is a combination of calcium, silicon, aluminum, iron and small amounts of other ingredients to which gypsum is added in the final process). Cement is a component of concrete and is usually found in powder form. It acts as a binding agent when mixed with water and aggregates.
Concrete has been used for many amazing things throughout history. Today... builders, architects, homeowners and designers are using decorative concrete for commercial and domestic projects such as polished concrete worktops / countertops, polished concrete floors and polished concrete walls. The advancements in concrete tools, concrete stains and dyes, textures and patterns have made concrete a versatile, durable and cost-effective material which produces beautiful results.
white+reid provide a full design and creation service. Creating our own products means we are best placed to know what can be achieved with the materials we use. Although polished concrete is fast becoming a popular option for worktops / countertops or other features, it is still new ground and some designers and they may be unfamiliar with concrete being used in this way. Please contact us to discuss any questions you may have.
As with most other companies, white+reid polished concrete samples are rather large and heavy so we arrange to meet the client on site. Bespoke samples can be produced to order.
Prospective clients are welcome to contact past white+reid clients (where agreed by them) and visits can be arranged accordingly.
Yes, we carry out repair to new or existing fair-faced concrete whether it be patch repairs to freshly struck or damaged concrete, restoration of old concrete, repairing chips, replacement of toppings to floors and stair treads, stain removal or general maintenance. Please see our concrete repair page for examples or contact us to discuss a particular project.
In some cases it is possible for us to produce pre cast splashback panels as part of a larger project. Pleasure ensure this is specified at the outset of the project.
