Concrete Coatings

Coatings are liquid or semi-liquid mixtures applied to cured concrete to make it more aesthetically pleasing, improve its durability, boost its longevity and/or reduce upkeep and repairs.

Vibrant Epoxy Floors Match this Restaurant’s ’50s Vibe

Concrete Coatings Vol. 10 No. 8 - November/December 2010 by Natasha Chilingerian Comments are Disabled

The floors at this theme restaurant are alive with eye-popping pinks, blacks and sparkles. But the story about how they were sealed is just as much of a conversation-starter.

How One Contractor Profited from Safety Surfacing

When asked if concrete contractors should add safety surfacing to their roster of services, George Coon’s answer was a question that was succinct and to the point: “Do they want to make money?”

Quality Epoxy Owner Decides Metallics are the Only Way to Roll

Concrete Coatings Vol. 19 No. 8 - November/December 2019 by Jon Kopp Comments are Disabled

When he founded his company, Jon Kopp only offered solid colors. Over the years as competition began to heat up, he started offering a five-layer chip system with 5/8-inch chip, and metallic epoxy started to call his name more and more.

Architectural Concrete at San Diego International Airport

Concrete Coatings Building with Concrete Bridges, Roads & Highways Vol. 14 No. 4 - May/June 2014 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

Expanding Terminal 2 at the San Diego International Airport was the largest improvement project in the airport’s 81-year history. The expansion — dubbed “The Green Build” because of the airport authority’s commitment to sustainability and environmentally friendly materials and methods — cost $907 million and at peak construction created 1,000 jobs.

Epoxy Artisan in Florida Passionate About Color and Quality

Concrete Coatings Featured Contractor Vol. 19 No. 8 - November/December 2019 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Shakespeare wondered what’s in a name, and Elton John Strawderman, founder of Epoxy Artisan, could likely give him an answer or two. Yes, his mother did name him after the British superstar, on a dare from a friend, he says, adding it’s often a good conversation starter. However, rather than […]

Proper Testing Can Pinpoint Moisture Problems in Concrete

Concrete Coatings Surface Preparation Vol. 18 No. 8 - November/December 2018 by K. Schipper Comments are Disabled

When you’re relaxing with a woodworking project in your garage, an important adage is “Measure twice, cut once.”

When you’re called in to decorate a concrete floor, measuring twice isn’t necessary, but do measure the moisture in that slab before proceeding.

Roosters Brewery’s Urethane Cement Floor Made to Last

Concrete Coatings Vol. 19 No. 5 - July 2019 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

Through what Laticrete channel manager Jeff Bonkiewicz labels “connections,” a diverse group of Spartacote resinous flooring and Laticrete salesmen, company representatives and contractors teamed up to install a 13,000-square-foot floor using urethane cement for a new craft beer facility in Ogden, Utah. The project, led by Troy Wicks, Laticrete’s national […]