Runyon Roots: Jeff Roberts

Runyon Roots: Jeff Roberts

RSP’s industrious CFO, Jeff Roberts, is an Indy native born at the close of the 80’s, making him a true child of the 90’s. And as a triplet, he was not alone! Alongside their older brother, Jeff and his twin brother and sister brought the total Roberts children up to...

Ultimate Resource for Concrete Spalling Repair

Restoring the integrity and aesthetics of your concrete floor is vital. We’ll review why concrete spalling repair is important and how to repair it. What Is Spalling? Spalling, a frequent issue evidenced by a chipped, cracked, or flaky surface, can undermine your...
A Guide to Shot Blasting

A Guide to Shot Blasting

You may need to use shot blasting for several reasons. For one, you may have a small surface area that a large grinder cannot sufficiently prepare. Or, you want to smooth out your concrete floor, or your surface requires the removal of only a thin layer of coating....
Concrete Coatings vs. Polished Concrete

Concrete Coatings vs. Polished Concrete

Maintaining an untreated concrete floor can be challenging, leading to issues like cracking and spalling. To ensure longevity and functionality, explore options like polished concrete and concrete floor coatings. In this article, we’ll compare the benefits of...
Advantages and Disadvantages of Epoxy Flooring

Advantages and Disadvantages of Epoxy Flooring

Epoxy flooring is a popular choice for commercial and industrial settings due to its durability, resistance to chemicals, and ease of maintenance. However, weighing the advantages and disadvantages before deciding if epoxy flooring is the right choice for your space...
Runyon Roots: Greg Janisse

Runyon Roots: Greg Janisse

A Hoosier transplant from the Great Lakes region, RSP’s ever-busy inventory manager, Greg Janisse, was born in Grayling, Michigan, a small town in the middle of the state named after the Grayling species of fish and famous for hosting the Au Sable River Canoe...
3 Popular Concrete Densifiers

3 Popular Concrete Densifiers

You’re in the right place if you’re looking for the most popular concrete densifiers.  In this guide, we’ll demystify the different types of densifiers and explain when and how to use them. We’ll also compare densifiers to sealers and...
How to Effectively Dye Concrete

How to Effectively Dye Concrete

The key to effectively dying concrete is prepping the surface with cleaning tools, etching agents, and then sealing the dye after application to protect the quality of the color. Concrete dye can completely change the tone of a space. Eliciting warm or cool colors can...

How to Paint Concrete in 6 Steps

Are you looking to learn how to paint concrete floors or a garage floor? Painting a concrete surface is more than just applying paint with a brush, it requires a systematic and professional approach to ensure a stable and effective job.  It also means using the...
Concrete Coating FAQs Answered

Concrete Coating FAQs Answered

If you’re looking for a durable and long-lasting flooring option, concrete is a popular choice for commercial and residential projects. However, ensuring that you’re using the right concrete floor coating is essential for your floor’s longevity and...
Top 5 Concrete Finishing Tools to Make Your Job Easy

Top 5 Concrete Finishing Tools to Make Your Job Easy

Floor grinders, shot blasters, power trowels – amid the list of surface prep equipment at the heart of concrete work, several concrete finishing tools go underappreciated and underutilized, even by experienced professionals. We drafted this post to highlight the top...
Polished Concrete: 5 Things You Should Know

Polished Concrete: 5 Things You Should Know

Increasing in popularity in many different settings, polished concrete has become a flexible flooring alternative, from industrial warehouses to modern homes.  Let’s explore the benefits and drawbacks of polished concrete by reviewing these five essential things...
Choose the Right Industrial Vacuum for Concrete Floors

Choose the Right Industrial Vacuum for Concrete Floors

If you have concrete floors in an industrial setting, you know how challenging it can be to keep them clean. The high foot traffic, machinery, debris, and dust make it essential to have a specialized vacuum designed for the task.  An industrial vacuum for...
Runyon Roots: Drew Turnbull

Runyon Roots: Drew Turnbull

Hailing from the hills of Southern Indiana, Drew Turnbull is a Hoosier through and through. A child of the 90’s, he was born in Bloomington; home to IU, Breaking Away, and John Mellencamp. But because his father was from Michigan and his family originally from Canada,...
Must-Have Equipment for Concrete Surface Preparation

Must-Have Equipment for Concrete Surface Preparation

Are you planning to work on a concrete surface? The correct concrete surface preparation starts with the right equipment. The proper tools will help boost your efficiency and prevent the need for extra work.  Whether a small or large project, inside or outside,...
Runyon Roots: Rob Harris

Runyon Roots: Rob Harris

“Runaround” Rob Harris has truly grown up on the move. Born in sunny West Palm Beach, Florida, back in ’95, he moved first to California, then back east again to Georgia, and then finally ended up in Indiana, all before he’d made it through kindergarten. The...
Polishing Concrete With a Power Trowel: 2023 Quick Guide

Polishing Concrete With a Power Trowel: 2023 Quick Guide

If you’re looking into polishing concrete with a power trowel, we can help. The concrete flooring experts at Runyon Surface Prep have been big proponents of this method for years.  In fact, we even developed an innovative magnetic preload system to streamline the...