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How Polished Concrete is Made
The world around us is filled with technological innovation; small miracles of engineering and design surround us every waking moment of our lives, but we rarely stop to think about them. We dwell in our homes without thinking of what’s keeping the roof over our head,...
What is Epoxy?
One of the most wonderful and inconvenient truths about design is that when it’s done well, it mostly goes unnoticed. There’s a whole podcast dedicated to design named after this idea, called “99% Invisible”. The reason for this is that great design is so intuitive,...
Polished to Shine
Long-term readers of the blog will know that we’re a qualified concrete polishing company. What they might not know is what exactly that means; what is polished concrete, what is the process for polishing concrete, and why is it a good solution for many businesses?...
Colour Trends and Flooring
Every year, folks in the colour business try to predict and set the trends for the coming year by announcing a “Colour of the Year”. Pantone’s is probably the most famous, and their colour this year is “Living Coral”, an orange-pink that’s somehow both invigorating...
Polyurethane Cement or Tile? Flooring for Factories
Factories and plants are incredibly important to Canada’s economy, and they have very particular flooring needs. Aesthetics are not on the top of the list, because the areas aren’t typically customer-facing. Instead, functionality is the key here. The flooring will...
The Importance of Subfloor Preparation
I love to buy myself a treat every once and a while; once I’m done writing this post, I’m going to go get myself an ice cream. Whenever I go to a new ice cream place (or any food vendor, for that matter), I have a rule: buy the most basic product they have, and see...
Texture and Flooring
One of the classic mantras of design is that form follows function. In other words, it’s important to figure out what exactly you want your design to do before you decide exactly how you want your design to look. You can err too much on one side or the other; when you...
Maintaining Your Polished Concrete Floors
There are a ton of different reasons to choose polished concrete floors created by a qualified concrete polishing company. They’re eco-friendly, as they reuse old concrete. They’re extremely durable, because they’re made of concrete and hardeners. They’re beautiful to...
Flooring For Grocery Stores
In these halcyon days of the digital age, the retail market might be changing faster than any other. There’s a lot of talk about how to compete with online retailers, and these conversations have been shaping grocery stores. Some have opted to follow the Trader Joe’s...
Your Floor is Blushing
When people blush, it’s usually out of embarrassment or shame. You’re paid a nice compliment that you didn’t expect, and your face becomes flushed and red; it can be kind of cute! When your floor blushes, it’s a lot less cute, and if passersby point it out to you, the...