Concrete has long been a trusted flooring choice for warehouses, retail spaces, and commercial facilities. But in recent years, it has also made its way into offices, schools, and even residential settings. One of the most attractive options in the decorative concrete world is the burnished concrete …

Concrete grinding, polishing, and cutting are essential parts of many construction and renovation projects. But along with smooth surfaces and precise cuts comes a messy byproduct: concrete slurry. This slurry, a mixture of water and concrete dust, can quickly become a problem if it isn’t hand …

When it comes to commercial concrete projects, time is money. Contractors, builders, and project managers are often under tight deadlines and need reliable materials that can perform under pressure. That’s where CTS Cement and its Rapid Set Cement solutions come in. Known for their durability, …

According to Statista, the sales volume of carpet and area rugs in the United States reached 11.36 billion square feet in 2023. This figure does include both residential and commercial projects. In 2023, the commercial carpet market accounted for $3.3 billion, driven primarily by commercial carpet s …

When considering color stain for a project, substrate color and texture are significant factors within the design. This could be in color development, exposed sand or coarse aggregate, and texture. All of these will affect the final appearance. Properly preparing the surface is one way to minimize s …

From the creation of the industry’s first semi-rigid joint filler, MM-80, to the rapid-setting polyurea joint fillers and repair products of today, you can count on Metzger/McGuire as your first and best source for all your concrete floor void filling needs. They offer a wide range of epoxy an …

The adhesive used with carpet and vinyl tile flooring systems has a level of flexibility. There will be small or even substantial amounts of adhesive/mastic remaining once these flooring systems have been removed. The mastic/adhesive has to be removed completely before any other system is applied. T …

During the installation of a flooring system on an already-covered floor, the original system will need to be removed. It might be ceramic tile, wood plank, carpet, or gypsum-based underlayment. Whatever the system, it will need to be removed without destroying the substrate.   Floor scrapers c …

Removing persistent stains from grease, oil, and pollutants that can change the appearance of a concrete slab can pose obstacles. Pollution will stain concrete. Airborne dirt can collect on a concrete surface, forming a dark, oily buildup or stain. Grease can leave a nasty, slippery stain. The numbe …

Prosoco has been manufacturing chemicals for the construction industry for over 80 years and Niagara Machine is one of their largest, fully stocked distributors. This has been made possible through a combination of chemistry, and the right, like-minded distributors they have partnered with. We …