How To Stencil A Concrete Floor
In the multitude of options for decorative concrete, one of the easiest to make a dramatic statement is with the use of stencils. We were recently contacted by a contractor and homeowner who were looking to finish a front porch and outdoor fireplace room. The…
When Close Enough Isn’t Close Enough
Recently, a local builder contacted us. They were working on a large addition and had some problems with the floors. The main floor of the original house had radiant heat and the architect and designer had specified a micro-topping installed as the finish floor. The…
A Concrete Canvas for Art
Anyone who has even worked with concrete knows that dealing with the elements can sometimes pose problems. When the San Juan Museum of Art had the concrete slab poured for their new atrium, there were many factors that weren’t ideal. What they got was certainly…
Is Your Flooring Helping You Build Your Business Brand?
Just about anybody who knows anything about marketing will tell you that branding is incredibly important. It is difficult to create a successful business of any type without developing your brand. So whether you are remodeling or establishing your business space for the first time,…
Stained Concrete: Beauty Without Breaking the Bank
We are just down the road from wine country. No, not the Napa Valley wine country. Woodinville, Washington wine country. With over 9o wineries, Woodinville has become a mecca for wine in the Northwest. Recently, one of those wineries contacted us about their new wine…
36 Hour Fix: Concrete Micro-Topping Break Room Floor
Let’s face it. Things don’t always go according to plan. Sometimes great ideas can produce poor results. Much of our business comes from these situations. Recently, we were contacted by a contracting firm who was wrapping up a new credit union branch. The original design…
Decorative Concrete: The New Top Trend in Waterproof Decking
Of all the things one might consider in short supply here in Seattle, rain wouldn’t likely make anyone’s list. We’ve had those ninety day stretches with rain every day. We have seasonal affective disorder sufferers. We have the highest sunglasses purchases in the nation because…
How Not to Repair Stamped Concrete
After the dark days of winter in Seattle, (and by winter, I mean October through June) Seattleites want to get out and enjoy summer, which is usually confined to the months of August and September, as July can be hit or miss weather-wise and is…
The Rise of Metallic Epoxy and Designer Flooring
Of all the recent additions to the broad spectrum of decorative concrete coatings, metallic epoxies are on a meteoric rise in popularity like no other. Offering the durability of industrial type epoxy coatings with the richness, beauty, and uniqueness of chemically stained or dyed concrete,…
For Your Next Project….Follow Your Gut
After an interesting call the other day, I felt compelled to share. The client was in the process of a large home remodel and had an issue with some newly poured concrete. Sadly, they will almost certainly be tearing it out and starting over as…