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
How to Protect your Polished Concrete Investment Polished concrete is a low maintenance floor, especially when compared to vinyl composite tile (VCT) and resilient sheet flooring (RST). There’s no need to wax it, no seams to re-weld, no top scrubbing, and it lasts longer when you properly take care of… Read More
Concrete Surface Preparation is the Most Important Part of any Quality Floor The most important step in creating a quality floor is the preparation. You need to properly prepare the floor with the proper concrete surface profile for the proper bonding of any coating, mortar, or overlay. But what is… 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
Time and time again, we stress that the most important part of any job is the prep. Even the best products by the best manufacturers applied by the best applicators will not live up to our standards if the floor is prepared poorly. There’s nothing worse than investing a large… Read More
Whew, what a mouthful. What is a blue fabric formed glow in the dark concrete sink? It’s a cutting edge decorative concrete sink for our bathroom at the shop. We had some time this winter to experiment a bit with some new ideas in the concrete industry and we were… 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
With the start of the new year comes the annual trip to the World of Concrete in Las Vegas. With over 1,800 companies and suppliers occupying over 900,000 square feet at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the World of Concrete is the destination to connect with other professionals in the… 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
