Mar 13, 2019 | Advice & Tips
As spring approaches, the weather begins to turn, and as the days seem to get longer, many homeowners look to spend more time outside. With this shift comes a demand for exterior renovations like mulching the garden beds, updating exterior paint, or even...
Feb 18, 2019 | Runyon Roots
Savanna is one of the newest members to the Runyon Team. At Runyon her role is Director of Marketing. Savanna was born May 23rd, 1995 and grew up in Prior Lake, MN a suburb southwest of Minneapolis. She grew up in an entrepreneurial family, her parents work together...
Dec 27, 2018 | Industry Trends, Spotlights
This January, we’re heading to Vegas for the world’s largest international event for concrete and masonry professionals, the 2019 World of Concrete. From heavy-duty machinery and high-efficiency products, to skill-building workshops and management seminars,...
Dec 17, 2018 | Advice & Tips, Featured Products, Flooring Equipment, Industry Trends
Buy equipment now, take advantage of the Section 179 small business tax incentive and invest in your business for the future. Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows small businesses such as contractors to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment from...
Nov 1, 2018 | Advice & Tips, Featured Posts, Featured Products
Regardless of trade, preparation is often the single-most important step to ensure a professional installation. This is especially true when contractors are looking to install cement toppings. CTS Rapid Set concrete is specifically designed to harden and set within...
Oct 18, 2018 | Advice & Tips, Featured Posts, Industry Trends
The Concrete Polishing Council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors organization has big benefits for contractors, from educational resources to new contractor mentoring. The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) is the premier trade association...
Oct 8, 2018 | Featured Products, Flooring Equipment, Industry Trends
What if you could cut mixing and application time in half when installing self-leveling material? A Graco Self-Leveling Pump makes it much faster and easier to apply self-leveling overlayments and underlayments. It can be an exercise in frustration to hand mix bag...
Oct 1, 2018 | Advice & Tips, Featured Posts, Industry Trends
In the year following the enforcement of Crystalline Silica Standard 29 CFR 1926.1153, OSHA is providing better direction on compliance. On September 23, 2017, when a new standard for Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) exposure was put into effect by OSHA...
Sep 5, 2018 | Advice & Tips, Featured Products, Industry Trends
When I hear the term flake floor, the first thing that pops into my head is a garage floor. I’m sure most concrete flooring contractors would agree that this system is most often found in garages for its strength, ability to have a car pulled onto it, protection...
Aug 15, 2018 | Advice & Tips, Featured Products, Industry Trends
Dust extraction on a jobsite must be handled carefully, or the mistake could mean steep OSHA penalties. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) takes airborne and surface-borne dust very seriously because of its severe risks to job site workers and...
Aug 3, 2018 | Advice & Tips, Featured Products
Aside from daily maintenance, there are times when unexpected spills happen. Left untreated, they can leave behind discoloration and stain your otherwise beautiful floor. In the case of our warehouse, we had hydraulic fluid leak onto our floor as we were unloading a...
Jul 2, 2018 | Customer Highlights
This week we want to feature an impressive TRU PC overlay job completed by Custom Concrete Creations in the Wahlburgers at Mall of America. You can see the before and after shots of this 3,600 square foot restaurant below. In addition, we’ve included some...
Jun 12, 2018 | Runyon Roots
Today is all about Joe Vertrees. Joe’s sister Jackie works in our Customer Service Division. This is how we found Joe. Joe was born at home on May 20, 1991. Jackie is his biological sister, and he also has three step-siblings. In his younger years, he moved...
Jun 11, 2018 | Advice & Tips, Featured Products
Summer is an ideal time to rejuvenate existing concrete sidewalks, driveways and patios that have been neglected and have had their appearance diminished by the accumulation of grime, mildew and oil stains. With a thorough cleaning and the application of the proper...
Jun 8, 2018 | Advice & Tips, Featured Products
Adding color to existing exterior concrete is a great option to aesthetically enhance landscaping. However, to maximize the longevity and appearance, the correct coloring products, application techniques and protective sealers must be used. Since exterior concrete is...
