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Avoiding certain pitfalls can mean the difference between a struggling hobby and a thriving business. When it comes to countertops, here are a few of the most common mistakes we at the Concrete Countertop Institute think are the biggest stumbling blocks for aspiring concrete countertop contractors.
Concrete Countertop Solutions, the innovative company behind Z Counterforms and Z Liqui-Crete, announced plans for a new concrete pool coping forming system today.
Concrete Countertop Solutions Inc creators of Z Counterforms, announced the release of their new iPad and Android Tablet app – Z Counterform Visualizer.
Calculated Industries (CI) has announced the introduction of a newly-redesigned model of its DigiRoller measuring device, the DigiRoller Plus III.
Superabrasive, the manufacturer of the LAVINA floor machines, showcased its most popular models at the Concrete Décor show in San Diego – the 30 inch propane machine L30G-X and the 25-inch electric L25-X.
Let’s face it, working concrete is a hard job. It’s hard on the hands, the back and especially the knees. Fortunately, for some contractors there’s an option that allows them to stand upright and still complete their jobs.
In management or leadership training classes worldwide, you can learn about the five Ps for success: “Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance.” I think these Ps can apply to polished concrete projects as well. There are several specific planning items that can be addressed that will help any polish project be successful.
When EnnisArt was contacted to install a map of the Connecticut River Watershed for the Hitchcock Center for the Environment in Amherst, Massachusetts, it was up for the challenge — specifically the Living Building Challenge. Based in Asheville, North Carolina, EnnisArt specializes in custom concrete flooring and concrete innovation, with a penchant toward artistic projects that maintain a green focus.
Imagine a $75,000 Maserati Ghibli on display on a cracked, chipped, unevenly colored concrete floor. Having trouble with the visual? The same can be said for Audis and Mini Coopers. They’re much more at home on a pristine, polished floor.
ICUEE, the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition, was recently saluted as a Gold 100 trade show, winning top honors as the largest biennial exhibition and number two among all U.S. exhibitions held last year.
