For the decorative concrete contractor — or any contractor — the estimating stage of any project is critical. Here at the Renew-Crete Systems training seminars, I stress the importance of a complete and thorough estimate.
Business & Technology
From self-cleaning and self-repairing to bendable and glowing, concrete is constantly evolving, regularly bringing technologically improved products to market.
Keep Concrete Simple!
We have staining over stamping, stamping over overlay, stamped walls, stained walls. It’s crazy — who keeps raising the bar? The answer is THE MARKET. This explosion of decorative concrete is market-driven. Folks want it, and it’s more than just a fad. It must be a little overwhelming to contractors just entering this exciting business.
Floor Flatness and Levelness Can Severely Affect Polished Concrete Pricing
Floor flatness (FF) and floor levelness (FL) are measurements by which architects can hold concrete placement contractors accountable and provide a quality control level during the initial placement of concrete slabs.
Why Mock-ups of Polishable Overlays for Concrete Matter
Polishable overlays are a popular alternative to polished concrete where the existing concrete slab isn’t a good candidate for regular polishing. Infilling trenches, patching, spalling and removing existing modular floor coverings often result in a concrete surface that doesn’t meet with customer approval. Additionally, wavy concrete and edge curl will […]
Marketing a Concrete Contracting Business- What it Takes?
You’re used to working hard. Hard work is what you’ve built your company on. Every day you’re working hard to close more sales and finish jobs. But unless you work as hard at marketing your company, you may soon find yourself out of work entirely.
Sales and Marketing Techniques for Decorative Concrete Contractors
Learning the necessary skills required for this type of concrete work produces high-quality results! Concrete Decor shares some. It’s one of the truest and simplest maxims in the world of business: You won’t be successful if people don’t know about you.
Concrete Training Seminar in North Yorkshire
Concrete Decor publisher Bent Mikkelsen reports on a training seminar in North Yorkshire
How You Can Grow Your Concrete Business Beyond Your Local Area
Veteran contractor Rick Smith shares his expertise on how you can grow your business beyond your local area.
White Cap Offers Amazing New Tool
The distributor’s new Web site offers customized features that will allow you to streamline and document your bidding, planning and purchases.
How to Justify the Price for Decorative Concrete
I wish I had 10 cents a square foot for every time I’ve been asked this question. And other questions such as: How much more does stamping cost compared to regular concrete? Are stained floors more than tile? I’ve realized over the years that all the above questions are legitimate and deserve an honest answer.
