The president of Artistic Concrete Surfaces, an award-winning company in Olathe, Kan., Mike Denny says that his commitment to quality sometimes drags on the business. “I’d rather lose money on a job instead of doing a job that didn’t look right. I have a good reputation for making sure everything is done above and beyond what people expect."
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Tips for Polishing Preexisting Concrete Floors Profitably
If I were a contractor I would take “preexisting” projects over new projects every day of the week and twice on Sunday.
Xtreme Polishing Systems to release book
Xtreme Polishing Systems is releasing Over the Top: Polished Concrete and More, Vol. 2. A limited release will be available at World of Concrete, with a worldwide release occurring later this spring. Over the Top: Polished Concrete and More, Vol. 2 is a one-of-a-kind collection of stunning photographs covering a […]
MCR Safety introduces Alycore gloves
MCR Safety introduces new levels of cut and comfort protection with Alycore technology. Alycore gloves provide protection 2000 grams greater than the current minimum requirement for CPPT cut level 5 performance. Their Alycore gloves offer maximum dexterity and sense of touch due to the high degree of flexibility and patent […]
Decorative Concrete Carving in Minus 25 Degrees
Decorative concrete craftsman and landscaper Randall Klassen cannot afford to let cold slow him down. He works in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Cold comes with the territory.
RMC Research & Education Foundation releases concrete overlays guide from the CP Tech Center
The Ready Mixed Concrete Research & Education Foundation today released a new tool that will assist designers with designing concrete overlays for existing asphalt parking lots and will educate contractors on best practices for constructing them. The "Guide for Concrete Overlays of Asphalt Parking Lots" was prepared by the National […]
Dust extraction vacuum automatically cleans filters without interrupting operation
CS Unitec’s new wet/dry vacuum for dust extraction, Model CS 1435, automatically cleans its filters without interrupting suction when it detects decreased airflow. The vacuum’s Electromagnetic Pulse Cleaning System maintains maximum suction by automatically shaking the filters to remove debris. Weighing only 33 pounds, the CS 1435 is a lightweight […]
Lythic Solutions’ Day1 troweling aid extends concrete finishing time
Day1 from Lythic Solutions, a new type of troweling aid and curing agent, successfully extends concrete finishing time and reduces surface drying, according to tests performed at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). "A product that increases contractor productivity without effecting concrete quality is a game changer," says Lythic president David […]
Penny-coated Floor Adds Flash to Georgia Home
When we saw these photos, we asked artisan Jason Thorn what was up with all the pennies. He emailed back, ““Cool client! Let me get creatively stupid.”
NewLook develops new sundry tool
NewLook International has developed Roller EZ Kleen, a valuable new sundry tool for cleaning sealers, stains, micro-topping and paint from 9" roller covers. Simply attach the 24-inch Roller EZ Kleen to a drill, slip your roller cover onto the other end of Roller EZ Kleen, and spin the soiled paint […]
