Nov 28, 2023 | Advice & Tips, Featured Products
Because clean concrete floors result in safer environments, we’ve written this guide on how to clean polished concrete floors and how to sanitize and disinfect them where cleanliness is paramount. Polished concrete floors, renowned for their durability and cost...
Nov 17, 2023 | Advice & Tips, Customer Highlights
Concrete slurry management is a critical aspect of modern construction and renovation projects. The rise of environmental consciousness and stringent regulations has spotlighted the proper handling and disposal of concrete slurry. This article covers the various...
Nov 6, 2023 | Runyon Roots
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...
Nov 3, 2023 | Advice & Tips, Industry Trends
Glass in concrete floors not only offers an aesthetically pleasing finish but is also rooted in a rich history, practical applications, and sustainability. Decorative concrete, especially infused with glass, has significantly progressed from the ancient art of...
Oct 12, 2023 | Advice & Tips
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...
Oct 2, 2023 | Advice & Tips, Featured Products
Polished concrete has been a popular choice among architects, engineers, property owners, interior designers, and general contractors for over a decade. The entire design process is a mix of technical know-how, industry experience, and artistic expression that can...
Sep 18, 2023 | Advice & Tips, Industry Trends
Polished aggregate concrete has become a sought-after flooring solution in both residential and commercial applications, known for its durability and aesthetic appeal. One of the most captivating styles within this trend is the exposed aggregate polished...
Aug 15, 2023 | Advice & Tips
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....
Aug 2, 2023 | Advice & Tips
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...
Jul 20, 2023 | Advice & Tips
Like pulling off the perfect polish, dealings where everyone comes out ahead can be difficult to find. Nevertheless, when buyers and sellers transact in the marketplace, that’s the expectation. No one ever plans to get the short end of the stick. And why would they?...
Jul 11, 2023 | Advice & Tips
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...
Jul 10, 2023 | Runyon Roots
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...
Jun 22, 2023 | Advice & Tips, Featured Posts
When it comes to working with tools, Benjamin Franklin had a common-sense saying that also applies to the diamond tooling under your machine today: “The best investment is in the tools of one’s own trade.” And as it happens, at no point in the concrete polishing...
Jun 11, 2023 | Advice & Tips, Featured Products
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...
Jun 5, 2023 | Advice & Tips, Flooring Equipment
Refurbishing a concrete floor requires careful planning and surface preparation. One crucial step is finding the right tools for removing glue or mastic residue left behind by previous floor coverings. Often, these residues can be particularly stubborn and hard to...
May 20, 2023 | Advice & Tips
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...
May 15, 2023 | Advice & Tips
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...
May 10, 2023 | Advice & Tips, Featured Posts
So, what is a garage? Defined by Merrian-Webster; it’s a shelter or repair shop for automotive vehicles. Sounds simple, right? A place to put your car. But nothing says a garage must have that stained, grey, cracked and/or damaged cement floor that is all too...
May 5, 2023 | Advice & Tips
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...
Apr 17, 2023 | Advice & Tips
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...
Apr 10, 2023 | Advice & Tips
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...
Apr 3, 2023 | Advice & Tips
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...
Mar 29, 2023 | Runyon Roots
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,...
Mar 29, 2023 | Advice & Tips, Featured Posts
When Friedrich Nietzsche asserted that “what separates two people most profoundly is a different sense and degree of cleanliness,” he couldn’t have known how prophetic his words would be. For instead of people, the same can be said of restaurants and bars today. With...
Mar 10, 2023 | Featured Products
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,...
Mar 3, 2023 | Advice & Tips, Industry Trends
Floors are not immune to scratches or stains, but you can remove stains from polished concrete and restore them using the proper tools. If you have any scratches or discoloration on your polished concrete, use diamond polishing pads and specially formulated cleaners...
Feb 10, 2023 | Runyon Roots
“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...
Feb 9, 2023 | Advice & Tips
Thomas Edison once said, “The chief function of the body is to carry the brain around.” And as history has shown him to be exceptionally clever, it stands to reason that protecting the brain and head might be a good idea, especially in dangerous environments. And now,...
Feb 1, 2023 | Advice & Tips
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...
Jan 31, 2023 | Advice & Tips, Featured Products
When acquiring a shot blaster, one question is whether to purchase or rent the equipment. Both options have their own set of benefits and drawbacks. However, your choice will depend on your specific needs and circumstances. Let’s explore the pros and cons of...
