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Pool & Spa
What's next for the pool and spa industry in 2026
OCS Influencer Taylor Dahlquist says the pool and spa industry will see steady growth as well as some struggles in 2026. I think the industry, from a sales and installation standpoint, will stay pretty even. From a supply and labor standpoint, I think the industry will see some struggles. I believe ...
Patio transformation
By Daich Coatings. SpreadRock® Granite Stone Coating upgrade solution. This past summer Kristin dePaula truly enjoyed her backyard. That’s because she recently transformed her expansive patio area with SpreadRock® granite stone coating. And, to finish off the project, she added TracSafe® Anti-Slip Sealer. “The Daich Coatings products brought out the full potential for ...
The Coffee Shops™ welcome AquaStar Pool Products
This company innovates pool products that elevate pool safety, design and experience. 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 AquaStar Pool Products into their community. ...
Spotlighting new revenue paths for independent pool retailers
By Jesse Sanchez. Highlighting robotics, installation and service as revenue-driving opportunities for independent pool retailers. At the Pool Spa Patio and Decking Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, MAMMOTION used its booth and media presence to speak directly to independent pool retailers about long-term opportunities in a changing market. ...
Putting the power of data in customers’ hands
By Jenny Yu. At the 2025 PSP Deck Expo, Builder Prime leaders shared how AI, automation and integrated systems are reshaping contractor operations. The International Pool Spa Patio + Deck Expo brought steady traffic and strong engagement for Builder Prime as the company showcased its all-in-one business management platform ...
Rescuing an ugly pool deck
By Daich Coatings. SpreadStone™ Kit transforms deck area. When Dorothy purchased her new home earlier last year, her first impression of the pool area was bleak. With all the cracks on the pool deck, she thought the painted concrete surface looked like a giant giraffe! The distraught homeowner immediately started a Google search ...
The go-to brands for all things outdoors
By Jenny Yu. Heritage and Noble Tile leaders discuss product innovation, strategic growth and family-oriented culture. At the 2025 International Pool Spa Patio and Decking Expo in Las Vegas, Karol Weyman sat down with Dan Shevitski, territory manager for Heritage Pool Supply in Mohave County, and Shane Fry, director ...
AquaStar expands into a new product category with the launch of FlowStar valves
Crafted from high-grade CPVC, FlowStar valves and check valves are engineered to withstand the chemical and temperature fluctuations found in challenging pool environments. AquaStar Pool Products, Inc., is pleased to announce the launch of a new product category with the introduction of FlowStar® valves and actuators. The FlowStar line includes two ...
Fast set up and strong support
By Emma Peterson. Learn about how eBility’s team uses their time tracking software to set you and your business up for success. While at the 2025 Pool Spa Patio Expo, The Coffee Shops™ crew hosted a live soundstage sponsored by Heritage. At the soundstage we got the chance to ...
Why use anti-slip sealer
By Daich Coatings. Trac-Safe® makes surfaces safer. Your outdoor resurfacing project is completed and it’s time to walk away. But have you really given your customer the very best finished product? Only if you’ve used an anti-slip clear coat finish on the project! Whether it’s a pool deck, patio surface, walkway or ...
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