Curing: The Final Key to Success
July 16, 2026
This month marks the third and final installment in our three-part series highlighting the key components of
This month marks the third and final installment in our three-part series highlighting the key components of
This month marks the third and final installment in our three-part series highlighting the key components of a GraniteCrete installation. This month, we focus on achieving proper
This month marks the second installment in a three-part series highlighting key components of a GraniteCrete installation. This month, we highlight proper compaction during the
This month marks the first installment in a three-part series highlighting the key components of a GraniteCrete installation. This month we will be looking at
This month marks the third and final installment in our three-part series highlighting the key components of a GraniteCrete installation. This month, we focus on achieving proper curing after GraniteCrete has been installed. Proper curing is essential to achieving long-term strength and durability and ensuring a beautiful GraniteCrete surface for many years. The curing process is what makes GraniteCrete achieve its strength and longevity, allowing a well-cured installation to remain beautiful for many years, even under heavy use. Slow
This month marks the second installment in a three-part series highlighting key components of a GraniteCrete installation. This month, we highlight proper compaction during the installation process. Proper compaction is critical to creating a lasting, strong installation; without it, GraniteCrete will not reach its full strength, and the surface will degrade before its time. How to Properly Compact GraniteCrete Before compaction begins, it’s important to set-up a good screeding process to ensure the material is level. Keep in mind that GraniteCrete compacts approximately 25%, so your screeding process should account for that. The finished grade should meet specifications, as additional GraniteCrete cannot be added on top of a compacted lift. GraniteCrete should not be
This month marks the first installment in a three-part series highlighting the key components of a GraniteCrete installation. This month we will be looking at proper moisture content during the mixing and installation process. Adding Water to the Dry Decomposed Granite & GraniteCrete Admixture For installations up to 3,000 square feet, the water can be added and mixed into the decomposed granite and GraniteCrete admixture manually. We recommend using a hose with a shower head/spray attachment, and a rake to thoroughly mix it into the dry material. A consistent moisture level can be accomplished more efficiently by using a volumetric truck. With separate areas/hoppers for decomposed granite, GraniteCrete admixture, and water, these trucks are able
As this year winds down and we turn our sights toward the next, we are grateful to everyone who chose to include us in their projects this past year. We appreciate your support, and look forward to continuing to work with you in the future. Before we gear up for the new year, we’d like to take a moment to share a few highlights from 2025: GraniteCrete at GCSAA Conference in February (left) and at the ASLA annual Conference in October (right). We attended several trade shows this year, including GCSAA conference, NorCal Landscape & Nursery Show, ASLA annual conference, and The Landscape Expo. We had a great time meeting everyone who stopped by our booth to learn