by TCF West | Sep 15, 2020 | 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,...
by TCF West | Jul 15, 2020 | Polished Concrete Floors, Epoxy
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...
by TCF West | Jun 15, 2020 | Concrete Repair, Epoxy
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...
by TCF West | Apr 29, 2020 | Epoxy
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...
by TCF West | Apr 1, 2020 | Polished Concrete, Epoxy, Polished Concrete Floors
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...
by TCF West | Mar 18, 2020 | Epoxy
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...
