Tag: Restaurants

Skraffino Concrete Microtopping Fulfills a Variety of Applications as an Alternative to SkimStone

As the U.S. economy continues to recover, millions of homeowners and businesses are upgrading their homes and offices. One of the most important construction materials is flooring, though some are in short supply because of high demand or a lack of raw materials. Skraffino Concrete Microtopping offers a seamless, cost-effective, […]

Urethane-modified Concrete Can Put a Project on the Fast Track

Laszlo Keszthelyi, owner of Monster Coatings, a flooring company that services the greater New York City metro area, specializes in seamless flooring. He’s been in business for 37 years, beginning with flooring and reflooring elevators in his early years. “There was always an issue with elevator floors,” he says. Usually […]

Westcoat’s Grind & Seal system in the entrance of a seafood restaurant

Westcoat’s Grind & Seal System Delivers a Great Alternative for Polished Concrete

Looking for a cost-effective flooring system that’s quick to install and easy to keep clean? Then check out Westcoat’s Grind & Seal, a great-looking alternative for polished concrete. The popular system aims to revive and protect plain concrete in commercial establishments from showrooms to restaurants. Depending on the sealer or […]

Polished Concrete Maintenance is a Must to Ensure a Long Life

Like many in the restaurant industry, we have converted our dining room floors over to polished concrete. Many people believe that a correctly installed polished floor is a one-time thing. It’s concrete, right? It’ll last forever. This is only true when you understand and implement a proper maintenance plan. Otherwise […]

Acid or Water-based Stains to Color Concrete are a Matter of Personal Preference

What’s the difference between concrete and decorative concrete? One of the first indicators is whether it has the dull gray color of … well, concrete, or if it incorporates a natural or even not-so-natural hue, tone or shade. Of course, there are also several ways to add color to concrete. […]

Decorative Concrete Award Winners Elevate Industry Expectations

Passion, precision, artistry and creativity were all on display at the L. M. Scofield Co. ninth annual Decorative Concrete Awards ceremony. Scofield enlists professionals from the concrete industry to judge submissions based on skill of installation, artistic expression and integration with the overall design intent.

The Top 7 Mistakes that Can Make or Break Your Concrete Countertop Business

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.

From Simple and Chic to Bubbly and Sleek, Concrete Shines in San Diego

Brian Oberman, who has been in the concrete industry for 25 years, merged his company with Life Deck Coating Installations about three and a half years ago. Today, as general manager, he’s had the chance to work on projects such as Coasterra, the Beach Terrace Inn and Westroot Tavern.