Choosing a Coating Contractor Based on Net Promoter Score is the Best Measure of Quality How do you choose a contractor for your next project? Online research, reviewing past projects, flashy social media pages, and videos are all important, but they are just as easily manipulated by contractors who may… Read More

Desco is proud to announce that we are the 2016 Concrete Surfaces Polishing Award recipient for the best educational concrete polishing project for our work at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Centre for Applied Technology, NAIT CAT, in Edmonton, Alberta. This is the third year in a row that Desco has… Read More

THE IMPORTANCE OF QUANTITATIVE TESTING Quantitative testing is replacing qualitative testing in the polished concrete industry. By having consistent objective measurements, a client can be assured of consistent results. There is a need for consistent education as to what makes a floor “good” since polished concrete is a relatively new… Read More

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving husband, father and grandfather, Nestor Samycia at the age of 86 years. He left us on Thursday, January 15, 2015 with his loving wife of 58 years and children by his side. Nestor will… Read More

Now that the sun is shining and we finally have some nice temperatures after another long Edmonton winter, have you noticed any leaks in your basement? As the ground is thawing and shifting with the changing temperatures and spring runoff, you might notice a small trickle coming in through your… Read More

It’s that time of year when winter is coming and we begin to think about the blowing snow and disappearing sun. What we should be thinking about is our building envelope: are there any leaks or drips that need to be addressed before it’s too late to do so. We… Read More

At Desco, we are proud members of CAFE, the Canadian Association of Family Enterprises. From their website, “CAFE IS A NATIONAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED IN 1983 WITH THE MANDATE TO PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING, UNDERSTANDING AND SUCCESS OF FAMILIES IN BUSINESS. THROUGH 12 CHAPTERS ACROSS CANADA, CAFE PROVIDES SERVICES, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO THOSE… Read More

Nobody wants a floor that is just ‘OK’. If you’re going to be spending any money at all on your floor, why waste it on something you won’t be happy with? We can provide you with the proper solution for your problem. Do you have an environment exposed to corrosive… Read More

Choosing the correct contractor for your project is important. If you’re looking for a polished concrete contractor, concrete repair professional, or epoxy coating installer in Edmonton, these items all apply. Here’s 10 things to check for when hiring a contractor for your project: 1. A CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION (COR) AND… Read More

Most people are surprised to hear that their concrete floor is not as stable as they think it is. Over time, concrete will shift, settle, and crack. While a micro-crack may not be a concern if you have a carpet overlay, it is if you have a poorly done epoxy… Read More