Tile & Hardscapes -
No-slip patio surface keeps homeowners safe
By Daich Coatings. How Daich's TracSafe® Anti-Slip Sealer prevents accidents. Happy five year anniversary to Mike Sheahan! That’s how long he’s been enjoying TracSafe® Anti-Slip Sealer on his patio. A resident of Glendale, Arizona, Mike knows what it’s like to live in a hot area. He applied the TracSafe to his covered ...
Giving exceptional hardscape projects a bigger stage
By Jesse Sanchez. Gerry Garcia helps contractors document and submit award-worthy work for national recognition through the HNA Awards. Every year, hardscape contractors transform landscapes, solve complex design challenges and invest countless hours creating exceptional projects. Yet much of that work receives little recognition beyond the communities where it was ...
Prep work critical to project success
By Daich Coatings. Having patience and following preparation guidelines is key to every project. “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” That’s a quote from Abraham Lincoln. Old Abe knew what he was talking about. Preparation is key for any ...
Protecting outdoor concrete with the right product
By The Coffee Shops™. From freeze-thaw cycles and pool chemicals to vehicle traffic and UV exposure, outdoor concrete requires special care. Outdoor living spaces continue to grow in popularity, but the concrete surfaces that pave patios, pool decks, driveways and garages are exposed to constant environmental and performance challenges. In ...
Flagstone finish created with SpreadStone™
By Daich Coatings. Strong ROI for outdoor project. After Lisa Young and her husband repainted their home exterior, suddenly the concrete perimeter foundation looked ugly. That’s when Lisa found SpreadStone™ Decorative Concrete Resurfacing Kits and got hooked on Daich Coatings projects. For the foundation perimeter, she chose the Lake Rock color of ...
Consider every category!
By The Coffee Shops™. Contractors should take a fresh look at their portfolios before the August 5 deadline to see where their projects can stand out. Every year, hundreds of exceptional projects are submitted to the Hardscape North America (HNA) Awards. This award contest has over a dozen categories for ...
RollerRock® saves another pool deck
By Daich Coatings. Rollable stone coating with built-in primer. Allen Stanfill knew his pool deck was in trouble. It was in really bad shape and needed some major help. However, he was ready to put in the work, and started by researching pool deck coating solutions on the Internet. The Oneida, Tennessee ...
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 ...
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