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The Coffee Shops™ welcome Super-Krete® Products
Super-Krete's extensive portfolio has the products that contractors and other professionals need to provide lasting beauty and protection to concrete. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings and outdoor living ...
Transforming a concrete slab
By Daich Coatings. How this couple created a jaw-dropping artistic sun mosaic patio with Daich products. What Chad Wade and Kenlyn Huett lack in skills, they make up for with passion and determination. The result? The complete transformation of an ugly concrete slab into a jaw-dropping artistic sun mosaic patio. “Kenlyn wakes ...
The hidden strain
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Preventing back and knee injuries in hardscape work. Hardscape work demands skill, strength and precision. Every day, crews lift stone, carry pavers, kneel on rigid surfaces and maneuver awkward loads into place. It’s some of the most physically demanding work in the outdoor living industry — ...
Top 5 DIY springtime projects that add value and beauty to the home
Whether a homeowner is getting ready to sell or staying in a cherished home for many more years, improved curb appeal makes a big statement to friends, neighbors and potential buyers. As the spring weather warms up, homeowners can refresh and enhance their home exteriors with do-it-yourself projects that can help ...
Stenciling directly on concrete
By Daich Coatings. How SpreadRock® can be used to create a unique finish. Carl Schmitzer was unhappy with boring gray patio options presented to him by his condo association. So he took matters into his own hands. Now, after creating a unique stenciled patio, he’s the envy of his neighbors. “Who knew ...
Get certified at HNA with CMHA Installer Courses
Register for Hardscape North America for just $25 through May 31 and save 20% on CMHA Edge online training. Hardscape North America (HNA) will once again offer the opportunity for contractors and crews to strengthen their skills and earn industry-recognized credentials. The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) Installer Courses return ...
The Coffee Shops™ welcome Hardscape North America!
Attending HNA’s annual show takes your hardscaping career to the next level. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings and outdoor living are pleased to welcome Hardscape North America (HNA) into their ...
GRABO showcases HIGH FLOW electric vacuum lifter at Hardscape North America 2025
GRABO, the leader in professional-grade premium power tools, will showcase its HIGH FLOW electric vacuum lifter at booth #27009 during Hardscape North America 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky, from October 22-24. Built to tackle the most porous and challenging materials, HIGH FLOW will be demonstrated alongside GRABO's complete line of electric ...
The Post-winter Protection Playbook
In this OutdoorTalk™, Karol Weyman is joined by Scott Higginbotham from Stain-Proof by Dry-Treat to talk about the effects of winter weather on outdoor masonry and how to bring it back to life for spring. Together, they explore the residues winter leaves behind — from mold and organic staining to ...
The post-winter protection playbook
By Jesse Sanchez. An upcoming OutdoorTalk™ will provide contractors with a practical, field-ready approach to restoring and protecting outdoor masonry after winter. In an upcoming OutdoorTalk™, Karol Weyman sits down with Scott Higginbotham of Stain-Proof by Dry-Treat to examine how winter conditions impact masonry surfaces and what contractors can do ...
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