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Tile & Hardscapes
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” ...
Equip Exposition announces new programs, experiences in 2026
New Paristown Point Block Party, Equip Academy, Dealer Boot Camp, inspiring keynote speakers, dealer breakfast and more to wow attendees. Equip Exposition, the award-winning international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition trade show, unveils several new events this year, including, a new education offering called Equip Academy, the resurrection of the ...
Walking-working surfaces: The everyday hazards that put crews at risk
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Across all industries, slips, trips and falls are a leading cause of injury. In outdoor construction and maintenance, the risk increases exponentially. On any outdoor jobsite — whether you’re building a patio, running electrical lines, maintaining irrigation, installing tile or servicing a pool — workers spend ...
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 ...
Building a stunning high-rise deck
By Mike Bader, Tremco. Learn about waterproofing and building plaza and amenity decks on existing structures. Summer is just around the corner and one of the best ways to enjoy it is outdoors. And for those who live in cities, finding green space can be a challenge. This ...
Building showstopping hardscapes
By Emma Peterson. Learn how contractors can use Super-Krete products to build hardscapes that unite art with performance. Many people mistakenly treat hardscaping as an afterthought, seen as less complicated or maybe even less important than things like outdoor kitchens or pools. But what those people don’t realize is ...
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 ...
Exhibit space at Equip Exposition sells out for a fifth year in a row
Blockbuster trade show’s exhibits will cover more than a square mile and offer a wealth of opportunities for landscapers, contractors, dealers and manufacturers. For a fifth year in a row, Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition, has sold out its available exhibit space at the Kentucky Exposition ...
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 ...
Staying grounded: Safe material handling for tile and stone work
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. In tile and stone work, safety and craftsmanship are inseparable — and both begin with staying grounded. Walk onto any tile or hardscape job, and you’ll see craftsmanship in motion — crews lifting heavy stone, moving pallets of pavers or setting large-format tiles with precision. ...
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