Training in the construction industry seems more daunting than some other professions. With all of the moving parts of our industry, we not only need to train on skill and leadership, but also safety and technology.
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UV-stable Concrete Dye Brings Coloring Technique to 21st Century
Traditionally, dyes weren’t UV-stable and, therefore, could only be used on interior applications. No longer.
SS DYE-namic from The Stamp Store helps bring dyes into the 21st century.
Decorative Concrete Live
Join Concrete Decor magazine and the Concrete Decor RoadShow as we showcase the wonders and innovations of decorative and architectural concrete in a homelike setting at the 2017 World of Concrete. On a 40-by-40-foot concrete stage in the outdoor Concrete Surfaces & Decorative Pavilion across from the South Hall, Decorative Concrete LIVE! will feature displays alongside demonstrations of horizontal and vertical concrete finishes that can be used in quality homes of any size and style.
How Concrete Contractors Handle Maintenance
Picking the right sealer. Teaching the client. Selling a plan. Contractors have several ways to make sure their projects — their calling cards — stay maintained, durable and looking great.
Beat the Heat with Evaporation Retarders
Winning the battle with Mother Nature becomes a little challenging when the weather heats up. This is also the same time our services are in highest demand. There are ways to combat the heat and the challenges it creates, but few are profitable.
Recipe: Rich Swirling Out-of-this World Floor Finish
Reminiscent of nothing so much as the surface of Jupiter, this rich swirling effect is guaranteed to take any floor up a notch.
Second Career Proves Fruitful for This Concrete Artisan
Don Pinger’s second career began with a little dabbling in utilitarian concrete. That was seven years ago, when he was still working long hours in the restaurant he owned. He’d been reading about what people were doing with decorative concrete, and that intrigued him as well.
Polishing Concrete and Dyes Are a Winning Combination
While dyes have experienced an increase in market share in the colored concrete industry over the past few years, it’s not unreasonable to say they’ve enjoyed an unmitigated bull market within the polished concrete arena.
Flexible and Breathable Treads Take Safety To the Next Level
Seven years ago, Mike Menendez, a veteran in the decorative concrete overlay business, was presented with a franchise opportunity for detectible warning systems, which signal terrain transitions to pedestrians. After evaluating the products, he felt that he could create a better one. The end result was SafetyStepTD.
Enjoy Limitless Possibilities with Concrete Waterfalls
These days, homeowners who fall for waterfalls may be able to get exactly what they have in mind. Thanks to decorative concrete, options are almost limitless.
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