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Introducing the REFLECTOR™ Enhancer Flooring Systems for Architects

August 25, 2023

Introducing the REFLECTOR™ Enhancer Flooring Systems for Architects

Elevate your architectural designs with the innovative REFLECTOR™ Enhancer Flooring System by Elite Crete Systems. Crafted exclusively for the discerning needs of commercial, industrial, and residential spaces, this specialty, high-build, self-leveling, and fluid-applied floor coating opens the door to a world of possibilities. When your project demands a flooring solution that seamlessly blends durability, longevity, aesthetics, ease of maintenance, and complete customization, the REFLECTOR™ system stands ready to meet and exceed your expectations. To ensure optimal results and capture the distinct essence of these flooring systems, we recommend engaging with our technical experts before installation or specification.

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Powder Coating for Warehouse & Racking

June 2, 2023

Powder Coating for Warehouse & Racking

Powder Coatings offer more durable options. By developing highly abrasion-resistant powder coatings, TIGER has made it possible to achieve extraordinary improvements that provide lasting abrasion resistance yet it only needs a single coat – and all without impairing the visual purity, gloss, color or physical properties of the powder coatings in any way.

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3 Retail Flooring Options

May 30, 2023

3 Retail Flooring Options

Retail clients can offer some of the best opportunities for flooring contractors. These projects typically involve significant square footage, generous budgets, and the potential for follow-up projects—during a shopping mall renovation or location expansion, for example. But what are the best retail flooring options to propose to a client? Here we look at three versatile retail flooring options suitable for locations like department stores, grocery stores, clothing stores, bookstores, and convenience stores.

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The results are in on the First-Ever US Collegiate Design-Build Passive House Ice Box Challenge with Pratt Institute School of Architecture

May 18, 2023

The results are in on the First-Ever US Collegiate Design-Build Passive House Ice Box Challenge with Pratt Institute School of Architecture

Sto was honored to be a part of this project and attended the reveal event on Monday, May 8 at the Rose Garden on Pratt’s main campus. Esteemed speakers and the weighing of the ice made for an exciting event. Dan Canova, Construction Design Manager at Sto Corp., worked with the students to provide hands-on training and spoke at the event. “Sto’s mission statement is Building with Conscience. Today’s event represents this concept of being conscious of our future, sustainability, and change in building codes. I am confident that this next generation of architects will ensure it happens,” said Dan.

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Concrete surface restoration

February 23, 2023

Concrete surface restoration

Concrete surfaces require durable and long-lasting performance in parks and public spaces. These exterior repair coatings must withstand high traffic and extreme weather conditions, including abuse from snow removal equipment and de-icing salts and chemicals. These finishes also maintain color and appearance despite being exposed to extreme UV.

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Custom flooring solutions for commercial spaces offer endless design options

October 3, 2022

Custom flooring solutions for commercial spaces offer endless design options

Elite Crete Systems custom flooring solutions for commercial and retail spaces offer endless design options to meet your interior design requirements and durability needs. These seamless surfaces are fluid-applied in place and can be installed with minimal downtime. Not only can these flooring systems match your brand’s color scheme they can also be designed to incorporate your company’s logo. These coatings can achieve coefficient of friction (COF) to meet or exceed ADA Flat Surfaces, ADA Inclined Surfaces, OSHA and NFPA requirements.

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Epoxy Floors for Fire Rescue/EMS Facilities

September 2, 2022

Epoxy Floors for Fire Rescue/EMS Facilities

HERMETIC™ Fire Apparatus Flooring Systems are resinous, fluid-applied floors engineered to improve the durability of fire apparatus bay floors while also providing a slip resistant floor even when wet. They provide high abrasion and impact resistance while improving aesthetics. Logos, custom colors, line striping and equipment demarcation are additional customization options.

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Surface Protection with Anti-Graffiti Powder Coating

August 8, 2022

Surface Protection with Anti-Graffiti Powder Coating

A masterpiece by the artist that causes considerable damage for those affected.  Maliciously sprayed graffiti and the resulting damage to property pose a costly challenge.

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TIGER Drylac's One Stop Design Shop

May 13, 2022

TIGER Drylac's One Stop Design Shop

Manufacturers who provide products and services to the architectural design community work hard to have their voices stand out from a sea of competing voices; hoping to have their products selected for the project’s specifications. Believe me when I tell you, there are a lot of voices struggling to be heard. Everyone from foundation contractors, to curtains, to carpets is working hard to have their products reviewed in hopes of being selected for the project.

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Electrostatic Dissipative Coatings

May 4, 2022

Electrostatic Dissipative Coatings

There are a wide variety of powder coating technologies used in many different industries. Coaters that are dealing with products that come in contact with electricity such as electrical cabinets, electrical housings, wire harnesses and computers require very specific powders. It is imperative to know how these powders will react to electrical charges. Materials are generally classified as insulators, static dissipative or conductive. These properties are a measure of resistance and resistance is the inverse of conductivity. The unit of measure is called ohms (Ω). The classifications are as follows:

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Elevator Floor Systems - Highly Durable Epoxy or Nearly Indestructible MMA Floor Coatings

April 29, 2022

Elevator Floor Systems - Highly Durable Epoxy or Nearly Indestructible MMA Floor Coatings

Duraamen Elevator Floor System is a customizable system of products created to meet or exceed the stringent demands placed upon a floor by heavily used elevators. Two general types of resin seamless floor coatings are offered as part of the system: Self-leveling Epoxy Coating and Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) Coating.

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What is the Best Resinous Coating for Garage Floors - Epoxy, Polyurethane, or Polyaspartic?

March 23, 2022

What is the Best Resinous Coating for Garage Floors - Epoxy, Polyurethane, or Polyaspartic?

Epoxy resins have been used to coat garage floors for over a decade. In contrast, polyurethane (polyurea) and polyaspartic resins are relatively new. All three resinous coatings are highly durable, and each has advantages and disadvantages. Epoxy resins are used extensively in heavy-duty industries and are easier to install due to their slower setting time. Polyurea and Polyaspartic coatings provide a faster return-to-service than Epoxy. Polyaspartic coatings provide resistance against fading due to the sun’s UV rays. So, how do you decide which type of coating to use for your garage floor project? There are several considerations.

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HERMETIC™ Flake Flooring Systems for commercial, industrial and residential spaces

October 29, 2021

HERMETIC™ Flake Flooring Systems for commercial, industrial and residential spaces

The HERMETIC™ Flake Flooring System is a durable, seamless, chemical resistant floor providing adjustable levels of slight texture and color to match any design theme or surroundings. This aesthetic floor includes multi-colored vinyl flakes (size options available) imbedded and fused between product layers providing an appealing look and increase slip resistance.

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Sherwin-Williams 2022 Colormix® Forecast's Method palette

September 29, 2021

Sherwin-Williams 2022 Colormix® Forecast's Method palette

With influences from the art deco era and modern organic design, the 2022 Colormix® Forecast's Method palette brings warmth to workspaces and restaurants alike. Explore all the colors in this collection:

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TIGER Drylac® powder coatings for agricultural and construction machinery

September 10, 2021

TIGER Drylac® powder coatings for agricultural and construction machinery

Today, about one-third of the earth's surface area is used for agriculture and forestry. Technological progress is also advancing in the agricultural industry. Agricultural machinery that assists with farming and harvesting is becoming increasingly functional and high-quality. TIGER Drylac® powder coatings help our customers maintain the quality and durability of their agricultural machinery for decades.

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Sherwin-Williams Living Well™ Collection: Reflect

August 30, 2021

Sherwin-Williams Living Well™ Collection: Reflect

Explore the possibilities of neutrals with the Reflect palette from the Sherwin-Williams Living Well™ collection, full of airy whites and soft grays. See the full color collection:

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The Reflector™ Enhancer Flooring System - a specialty, high build, self-leveling, fluid-applied floor coating

August 9, 2021

The Reflector™ Enhancer Flooring System - a specialty, high build, self-leveling, fluid-applied floor coating

The REFLECTOR™ Enhancer Flooring System is a specialty, high build, self-leveling, fluid-applied floor coating. Engineered for commercial, industrial and residential applications where a durable, long-lasting, aesthetically unique, easy to maintain and completely custom floor is required. Due to the unique and unrepeatable nature of these flooring systems, consult with a technical representative before installing or specifying.

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Benefits of Anodized Powder Coatings

June 7, 2021

Benefits of Anodized Powder Coatings

When faced with the question to used anodized substrates or an anodized effect powder coating -what would you choose? There are advantages in both, but this article highlights the benefits of the anodized powder coating effect. When considering why to convert to the powder coating anodized effect one should understand the anodizing process and its limitations.

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Super Durable Powder Coatings: Is the Bang Worth the Buck?

November 13, 2020

Super Durable Powder Coatings: Is the Bang Worth the Buck?

Super durable powder coatings are commonly specified for organic coatings in architectural applications. QUALICOAT, GSB and AAMA specifications contain testing requirements for longevity compared to traditional exterior coatings that are applied to architectural products and substrates. The demand for super durable polyester powders have grown immensely within architectural, agricultural, and industrial markets. Powder coating facilities of all sizes have started to expand their offerings to include super durable powders. Two common questions are “Are super durables really that much more durable than a standard polyester powder coating?”, and “Are they worth it?” The answers is YES in both instances, for many reasons. Please let me explain.

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More medical cannabis flooring systems being specified

October 5, 2020

More medical cannabis flooring systems being specified

These flooring systems are resinous finishes engineered for various applications in the medical cannabis industry. These applications include cosmetically appealing floors for retail medical dispensaries, ultra-durable surfaces for indoor cultivation areas and laboratory-clean flooring for processing and extraction facilities as well as testing labs.

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