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.
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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.
GranQuartz improves website
GranQuartz announced major improvements in its website, offering new features for searching and purchasing.
Countertop polishing package from Applied Diamond Tools
Applied Diamond Tools has introduced the Kawaii Concrete Countertop Polishing Package.
Turbo Grinder Leveling Kit now available
The new EDCO Turbo Grinder Leveling Kit ensures level grinding regardless of the height of the accessories being used on EDCO’s 10-inch Turbo Grinders.
Vacuum-brazed grinding pads
Applied Diamond Tools is proud to introduce vacuum-brazed diamond grinding pads.
Shoes allow for earlier texturing
Butterfield Color’s new Get On It Shoes are designed to help distribute the weight of the stamping professional evenly over a larger area, so that it is possible to get on and stamp with texture mats earlier. The bottom surface of the shoes is textured, so if someone slips off […]
Compass medallion series from Butterfield
Butterfield Color’s team of craftspeople worked with actual slate, stone and cobble to create the design and layout of the company’s compass medallion series. The series is comprised of the 48-inch Compass Rose, the 48- inch Windrose and the 96-inch Windrose. (800) 282-3388
