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Creating a safe balcony
By Daich Coatings. Why these remodelers rely on Daich Coatings. Like many homeowners, John and Darline McKay wanted to maximize their living space. One way they decided to do this was to replace a window in their main bedroom with a pair of full-lite French doors. This allowed them to “push out” ...
Taking the terrazzo plunge
By Daich Coatings. Handyman builds business with stone coatings. Handyman Nimai Janes actually grimaced when he saw the project work ahead of him. A worn-out and weather-beaten porch, walkway and back patio that the homeowner wanted to give new life to with a product she had seen online. While he had never used ...
Smooth sailing … Not really
By Daich Coatings. Project prep tips for working with Daich Coating products. There’s no substitute for going through all the surface prep tips and instructions before tackling a project. There’s a reason for the old adage, “measure twice, cut once.” At Daich Coatings, while our products are fairly easy to apply, they ...
Protecting senior citizens from slips, falls and costly injuries
By Daich Coatings. Building your business with TracSafe® Anti-Slip Sealer. Looking for more business? Try assisted and long-term living facilities, hospitals and nursing homes. And when you consider these places, look down, not up. As the population continues to age, the importance of safe and secure environments for senior citizens becomes paramount. You ...
Welcome to “concrete resurfacing season!”
By Daich Coatings. 3 fast, cost-effective projects to tackle this summer! Warm summer weather is the perfect time of year to resurface ugly concrete home exteriors. Whether a worn down walkway, a tracked-up driveway or a pitted patio floor, now is the time to upgrade, beautify and protect concrete surfaces with ...
2026 HNA Awards now accepting entries
Entries to the 2026 HNA Awards will be accepted through August 5, 2026. The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) is excited to announce that entries are now open for the 2026 Hardscape North America (HNA) Awards, the industry’s premier program recognizing outstanding hardscape design, craftsmanship and innovation. The annual HNA ...
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 ...
Finding the fix with Becky Fixel
By Daich Coatings. This blogger shares about the value of using Daich Coatings Products. Michigan-based Becky Fixel coordinates the Week99er blog site. A few years ago this busy woman made time to tackle three Daich Coatings projects — SpreadStone on her kitchen countertops, SpreadStone on her basement floor and Terrazzo and TracSafe ...
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 ...
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