While in the course of business these days, you will sometimes be asked to travel outside the United States to do decorative concrete work. The pitfalls are many, but the windfalls can be huge.
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EDCO now offers QR codes
EDCO now connects with customers using quick response codes. The company has incorporated the codes into its print advertising and trade show displays, and it will soon place them on machines. The codes on EDCO machines will allow scanners to instantly access training videos, parts breakdowns, manuals and other helpful […]
Moisture guidelines gathered online
RHSpec.com has assembled a moisture content information resource that includes more than 120 major manufacturers’ specifications for flooring products. Through a list of live-link references, you can instantly find each manufacturer’s site for more information about their acceptable moisture content guidelines. RHSpec.com also offers a variety of additional resources related […]
Rockwood plans iron-oxide pigment plant
Rockwood Holdings Inc. announced that its Color Pigments and Services business will build an advanced technology production facility in Augusta, Ga., for the synthesis of iron oxide pigments. This $115 million investment will result in the first new iron-oxide pigment production plant in the United States in nearly 35 years. […]
Kansas City group names top concrete projects
The Concrete Promotional Group, a nonprofit trade association representing the concrete industry in the greater Kansas City area, has selected the winners of its annual Excellence in Concrete Awards. Several categories focused on decorative applications. The winners are: Decorative Commercial: Johnny’s Tavern in Overland Park, Kan. Work was done by […]
Cutting-edge Decorative Concrete Takes Center Stage in Las Vegas
Two recent decorative concrete projects on the Strip — for two very high-profile ventures, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and the CityCenter Las Vegas development — illustrate why working in Las Vegas is a unique undertaking.
Getting the Most Out of Decorative Concrete Educational Opportunities
The cold truth is that our industry has seen its share of truly talented decorative concrete individuals fail, and it’s not because they weren’t good at their craft. Today’s artisans must be more than talented — they must be capable of overlaying talent with an entrepreneurial spirit. That’s where training and education comes in.
How to Choose an Overlay From the Four Different Types
There are four different overlay systems used in creating decorative concrete floors: microtoppings, stampable overlays, multipurpose overlays and self-leveling overlays. All have different characters and makeups with which to achieve decorative looks.
How Do Concrete Stamping Contractors Handle Maintenance
Taking steps to incorporate a maintenance program for your customers is a great way to ensure ongoing business.
Let’s look at several ways you can promote maintenance services that help relieve headaches and save the industry from a tarnished reputation.
Sculpted Hillside is Home to a Serene Pool Deck
When we think of sculpting, most of us probably picture statues or abstract artistic shapes, not a combination of walls and steps and terraces that enhance the natural surroundings. Yet that is what the sculpting of a hillside is shaping the landscape into an attractive blend of man-made and natural elements.
