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Jeffco Concrete Craftsmen Create Captivating Custom Creation

Robins & Morton’s Government Services Division was awarded a $33 million contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District for the construction of a modern Training Support Facility at Fort Rucker, Alabama.  The two-story structure, located near the Army Aviation Museum, provided climate-controlled environments for the training, storage, and preservation of decommissioned military aircraft, weapons, and artifacts.  Designed to accommodate multiple aircraft parts, the facility featured clear-span maintenance areas.  The project also included vital site improvements, such as underground utilities, storm drainage, access roads, landscaping, communication infrastructure, and essential Antiterrorism/Force Protection measures.

Jeffco Concrete Creative Collaboration

Knight Architects, Inc. was selected as the Project Designer because of their long history of successful military base projects.  The stakeholders wanted the Army Aviation Logo applied at the entry court to give their new building an added touch.  Bomanite Licensee Jeffco Concrete Contractors was contracted to bring that vision to life in decorative concrete.  Working closely with all participating entities, Bomanite Toppings Systems using Bomanite Micro-Top XT was chosen to implement their mission because of its extraordinary adhesion and ability to withstand prolonged pedestrian traffic

Stencil Success Despite Sweltering Steamy Summer

Jeffco Concrete Contractors installed an Army Aviation Logo using Bomanite Micro-Top XT at Fort Rucker, AL.

 

Jeffco Concrete Contractors faced several challenges during the installation of the project’s 16-foot logo, which took place in the sweltering Alabama heat of nearly 100 degrees in mid-August.  The logo, located in a busy entry area, had to be meticulously laid out by hand using a custom stencil.  Adding to the complexity, five Bomanite Micro-Top XT color-matched colors were applied to create the desired design.  With heavy pedestrian traffic constantly passing through the area, construction stanchions became a critical part of the process, ensuring both safety and the smooth progression of the installation. Despite these hurdles, Jeffco successfully delivered a visually striking and durable installation.

Bomanite Boldly Beautifying Spaces

Jeffco Concrete Contractors installed an Army Aviation Logo using Bomanite Micro-Top XT at Fort Rucker, AL.Bomanite Toppings Systems offers an innovative solution for transforming architectural concrete.  With products like Patène Artectura, Micro-Top, Micro-Top XT, Florspartic 100, and Broadcast Aggregate, this system turns stable substrates into stunning works of art, saving time and cost compared to traditional methods.  It revitalizes old surfaces with vibrant colors, patterns, and textures and can be applied to both interior and exterior, horizontal or vertical spaces.  Ideal for new construction projects where complex designs typically require costly, time-consuming forming, Bomanite Toppings Systems deliver exceptional results while meeting tight deadlines and budget constraints.  Installed by the Bomanite network of skilled licensed contractors, these systems offer unlimited design potential.

Micro-Top XT: Maximum Durability, Minimal Maintenance

 

Micro-Top® XT by Bomanite is a two-part polymer-modified cementitious coating designed with a unique blend of rubber-like polymer liquid and cement-aggregate.  It adheres to various surfaces, including concrete, tile, metal, and wood, offering a wide range of colors and graphics.  Known for its superior durability, Micro-Top XT withstands heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic, far exceeding conventional coatings.  It provides a tough, water-resistant finish that reduces freeze-thaw scaling and concrete carbonation, while allowing vapor to escape without blistering.  Ideal for exterior concrete restoration, parking structures, sidewalks, stadium renovations, and more, Micro-Top XT offers versatile, long-lasting surface protection.

 

Jeffco Concrete Contractors installed an Army Aviation Logo using Bomanite Micro-Top XT at Fort Rucker, AL. ` Jeffco Concrete Contractors installed an Army Aviation Logo using Bomanite Micro-Top XT at Fort Rucker, AL.

 

Award Winning Decorative Concrete

The excellence of Jeffco Concrete Contractors’ work at the Fort Rucker Training Support Facility was further solidified when the project earned the 2023 Best Bomanite Toppings Systems Project – Gold Award.  The intricate installation of the 16-foot Army Aviation Logo, created using Bomanite Micro-Top XT, showcased not only the artistic potential of decorative concrete but also the durability required for high-traffic areas.  The combination of innovative materials, expert concrete craftsmanship, and seamless collaboration resulted in a striking feature that met both functional and aesthetic goals, proving once again that Bomanite Toppings Systems and Jeffco Concrete Contractors delivers award-winning results.

Colorado Hardscapes Crafts Commemorative Creations

Colorado Hardscapes installed Bomanite decorative concrete at Adams County Veterans Memorial in Brighton, CO.The origins of the Adams County Veterans Memorial project in Brighton, CO, date back to 2018 when Adams County officials saw the need for a large-scale space to honor our military veterans.  The Memorial is a culmination of efforts from DHM Design, ECI Site Construction, Veterans Advisory Committee, County Commissioners, local veterans, and Bomanite licensee Colorado Hardscapes.  Multiple monuments including the re-creation of the USS Colorado battleship commemorate each branch of the military, the extraordinary sacrifices made by veterans, and the responsibility we have as citizens to uphold the principles and freedoms upon which this great nation was built.  Almost every monument at this Veterans Memorial encompasses Bomanite decorative concrete.

Monumental Mission in Memorial Making

Colorado Hardscapes installed Bomanite decorative concrete at Adams County Veterans Memorial in Brighton, CO.At Riverdale Regional Park, the Adams County Veterans Memorial stands as an embodiment of reverence, national identity, and honor for those who have dedicated themselves to serving our country.  A project with such significance increased the pressure for Colorado Hardscapes to create something that lives up to the legacy of those it represents in addition to challenges of scheduling and new building strategies.  Colorado Hardscapes’ collaboration with all stakeholders resulted in a truly remarkable accomplishment.  Their team actively participated in the ideation, design, and production to help select the best color, texture, and finish for each element.  Meeting on the job site, at the Design Center, and even at past projects was a way for Colorado Hardscapes to ensure their clients would be getting exactly what they wanted.  It is very evident to all four parties that the open channels of communication played a vital role in the success and satisfactory completion of the project.

Decorative Designs and Detailed Work

Colorado Hardscapes scope of work at the Adams County Veterans Memorial includes:

  • 19,694 SF of integrally colored Bomanite Sandscape Texture in 5 different colors.
  • 2,212 SF of Bomanite Sandscape Refined double-mirror glass for extra sparkle.
  • 6,538 SF of Bomanite Imprinted Systems concrete in a Bomanite Running Bond Belgian Block texture for the street paving, 6″ Bomanite Boardwalk texture for the boat’s boardwalk, and a Bomanite Sandstone Texture for the surrounding steps.
  • 695 SF map of Adams County which includes integral color, Bomanite MicroTop XT, embedded stainless steel logo and text and embedded tiles.
  • Custom formed Sandscape medicine wheel.
  • Sandblasted and painted text on precast acid-etched panels.
  • A variety of Bomanite Sandscape and broom finish curbs and edgers.
  • Underground abutment walls.
  • Board-formed walls.
  • Uncolored, smooth troweled seat walls.
  • 11” thick structural concrete on the ship’s deck.
  • Custom-formed turret bases with embeds for the ship’s gun barrels.
  • Structural concrete for smokestacks and i-beams.

Colorado Hardscapes installed Bomanite decorative concrete at Adams County Veterans Memorial in Brighton, CO.

Timely Teamwork for Timeless Tribute

Colorado Hardscapes installed Bomanite decorative concrete at Adams County Veterans Memorial in Brighton, CO.Colorado Hardscapes recognized the pressing challenge of timing from the outset.  With the goal of opening in time for Memorial Day, they knew that meeting the deadline would require a keen focus on time allocation.  As a specialty subcontractor, they expected to work alongside other contractors simultaneously.  They held daily meetings to synchronize with specific timelines of the masonry workers, steel workers, and underground utility workers, reviewing plans, providing updates, and ensuring that everyone was on the same page.  This was essential to mitigate confusion or any potential bottlenecks that could stall the project’s progress.

Colorado Hardscapes installed Bomanite decorative concrete at Adams County Veterans Memorial in Brighton, CO.Colorado Hardscapes also worked closely with ECI to offer their knowledge and expertise and help wherever they could, even if it was beyond their scope of work since the complexities of the project included a lot of one-offs for every trade involved.  Ian Mestdagh, Director of Pre-Construction, ECI Site Construction said, “We have had the opportunity to build some pretty special places over the years but this one stands alone. The project team and our subcontractor partners have gone above and beyond to deliver a world-class project that honors those that have sacrificed everything.  Throughout this process, Colorado Hardscapes has led the charge in working through the details of this amazing project and really revolutionizing what is possible with concrete.”

Innovative Story Wall

In addition to the large scope of specialty finishes on this project Colorado Hardscapes also had the chance to create the Story Wall.  Project manager, Nick Federico, exhibited outstanding innovation and dedication in his quest to create a wall that would truly capture and immortalize the veterans it honors, conveying the compelling story of deployment to reunion.  This wall required a considerable amount of lumber on-site in addition to three pumps to assist their crew during the pour.  The form liner system enabled Colorado Hardscapes to create ribs that were millimeters wide and varying in depth, resulting in a 3D illusion of grayscale photographs, letters home, and telegrams.  Although there have been numerous pre-cast applications of this form liner system, this Story Wall is the first cast-in-place installation of which we are aware.  It stands as a poignant tribute to the individual narratives of veterans, and the creative concrete craftsmen at Colorado Hardscapes are deeply proud of the innovation that went into its creation.

Colorado Hardscapes installed Bomanite decorative concrete at Adams County Veterans Memorial in Brighton, CO. ` Colorado Hardscapes installed Bomanite decorative concrete at Adams County Veterans Memorial in Brighton, CO.

 

Colorado Hardscapes installed Bomanite decorative concrete at Adams County Veterans Memorial in Brighton, CO.The long lead time associated with acquiring specialty materials posed another hurdle.  To maintain progress throughout the duration of construction, Colorado Hardscapes strategically changed the sequence of their work, as needed, while waiting for the form liners and for other trades to complete their work.  Colorado Hardscapes precise schedule for forming and pours ensured that ECI was never left waiting on them.  Despite the challenges inherent in the project’s unique design, they were able to meet all milestone deadlines through strategic tailgating of all possible areas and the implementation of pumping techniques where necessary.  Colorado Hardscapes successfully managed to stay within the given deadline.

Award Winning Decorative Concrete

Colorado Hardscapes installed Bomanite decorative concrete at Adams County Veterans Memorial in Brighton, CO.Colorado Hardscapes was awarded the treasured 2023 Bomanite Multiple Systems – GRAND Award.  Colorado Hardscapes concrete artisans’ dedication to excellence, innovation, and collaboration led to the creation of a truly unique and moving space that encompasses a range of decorative concrete products.  From the realistic look of the USS Colorado battleship to the intricate design of the Story Wall, every element of this Memorial reflects our unwavering commitment to remembering those who served our country.  Adams County Veterans Memorial represents the very best of craftsmanship, creativity, and community and will remain a lasting tribute that will continue to inspire visitors for generations to come.

 

 

Bomanite Unveils Annual Decorative Concrete Awards Winners

Lights, camera, action!  Bomanite proudly presents the Annual Decorative Concrete Project Award winners!  The Bomanite Annual Conference was held in Orlando, FL, at Universal Studios, the last week in February which culminated with the Annual Banquet Dinner where the awards were presented.  Arguably one of the industry’s most coveted sets of awards, each year the Best-of-the-Best, the concrete craftsmen of the Bomanite Licensees, compete against each other for these awards.  Leading up to the awards evening, the week is filled with hands-on training in new techniques and products, and the exchange of ideas.

With vast knowledge and years of experience, these Bomanite craftsmen define decorative concrete.  Strong.  Durable.  Artistic.  Creative.  Bomanite Licensees work on anywhere from multimillion-dollar commercial projects to affordable residential housing, new builds, improvements, and everything in between.

Colorado Hardscapes installation at Adams County Veterans Memorial in Brighton, CO, earning the GRAND AWARD at the Bomanite Decorative Concrete Annual Awards.

 

Colorado Hardscapes received the GRAND AWARD – Bomanite Multiple Systems for their strikingly beautiful and masterful installation at Adams County Veterans Memorial in Brighton, CO, which honors each branch of the services.  Colorado Hardscapes’ dedication to excellence, innovation, and collaboration led to the creation of a truly unique and moving space that encompasses a range of decorative concrete products.  From the realistic look of the USS Colorado battleship to the intricate design of the Story Wall, every element of this Memorial reflects Colorado Hardscapes’ unwavering commitment to remembering those who served our country.  The multiple Bomanite Systems used were:

  1. Bomanite Imprint Systems – Running Bond Belgian Block, 6” Boardwalk, Sandstone Texture
  2. Bomanite Exposed Aggregate Systems – Bomanite Sandscape® Texture, Bomanite Sandscape Refined
  3. Bomanite Toppings Systems – MicroTop XT

 

Jeffco Concrete Contractors installed Bomanite Imprint at Croatian American Society Cultural Center in Bell Chase, LA, winning GOLD at the Bomanite Decorative Concrete Annual Awards.

 

 

Jeffco Concrete Contractors, Inc., received the Best Bomanite Imprint Systems Project GOLD AWARD for their captivatingly classy craftsmanship of Bomanite Imprinted decorative concrete using the Bomanite Small Random Slate pattern at the Croatian American Society Cultural Center in Bell Chase, LA.  The clients wanted an exterior space to host their numerous events.  Using Bomanite Coquina integral color with a Bomanite Nickel Gray release really ties in well with the rustic wood and stone to create this inviting exterior dining/event space.

Bomanite of Wisconsin installed Bomanite Grasscrete at Bellin Health in Green Bay, WI, to earn the Gold Award at the Bomanite Decorative Concrete Annual Awards.

 

 

Bomanite of Wisconsin received the Best Bomanite Pervious Concrete Systems Project GOLD AWARD for their installation at Bellin Health in Green Bay, WI.  This system is also known as Grasscrete.  It allows for more usable hard surface while still allowing emergency access around the building and yet permitting the drain-in-place functionality of pervious concrete, one of the many green benefits of Grasscrete.  Bomanite of Wisconsin took the extra step of polishing the finished concrete installation to provide the ultimate stakeholder satisfaction.

Jeffco Concrete Contractors installed Bomanite Toppings at Fort Rucker Training Support Facility in Fort Rucker, AL, receiving GOLD at the Bomanite Decorative Concrete Annual Awards.

 

 

Jeffco Concrete Contractors, Inc., was also awarded the Best Bomanite Toppings Systems Project GOLD AWARD for an Aviation Logo installation at Fort Rucker Training Support Facility in Fort Rucker, AL.  This 16′ logo was laid out by hand in a high traffic entry area in Ft. Rucker, AL, using a stencil and five Bomanite Micro-Top XT color matched colors.  The logo was installed in the middle of August at nearly 100 degrees outside, a unique challenge unto itself.  This installation gives the building’s entry court an added touch of vivid color that is destined to instill a sense of pride.

Musselman and Hall Contractors installed Bomanite Polishing at Lee’s Summit High School in Lee’s Summit, MO, winning GOLD at the Bomanite Decorative Concrete Annual Awards.

 

 

Musselman & Hall Contractors, LLC, was awarded the Best Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems Project GOLD AWARD for a beautiful decorative concrete installation at Lee’s Summit High School in Lee’s Summit, MO.  The project was completed in numerous phases and stretched from Nov 2021 to July 2023.  Some of the stair treads were cast and stored for over a year before being installed.  The project included an expansive installation of Bomanite Belcolore system throughout the public spaces and thoroughfares.  This project also utilized precast stair elements with monolithic tread and riser matching the flooring.  Installing the Belcolore finish on a large scale as well as in the precast treads were both charting in new territory not just for Musselman & Hall, but seemingly anywhere.

Heritage Bomanite installed Bomanite Exposed Aggregate at Children’s Valley Hospital in Fresno, CA, and was awarded GOLD at the Bomanite Decorative Concrete Annual Awards.

 

 

Heritage Bomanite captured the Best Bomanite Exposed Aggregate Systems Project GOLD AWARD for their decorative concrete installation at Valley Children’s Hospital – Phase 5, in Fresno, CA.  This entire project is special to the owner and everyone who was involved.  It provides visiting families with a place to relax and rest whilst dealing with in many cases a deeply stressful and difficult time.  The new entrance has brought a new lease of life back to the front of the building, making it a much more welcoming place for small children to visit because of the cast in place decorative concrete hearts and flowers.

We’d like to thank all the Bomanite licensed contractors who submitted entries for this year’s award contest.  The Bomanite Decorative Concrete Annual Project Awards has been a tradition for more than 50 years for Bomanite Licensed Contractors to submit their outstanding projects.  Bomanite Licensees compete among the best of the best to be recognized for their hard work and creative talents.  The winners are announced at the Bomanite Annual Conference, held in various cities from year to year.  This is a taste of artwork and craftsmanship in the decorative concrete market that can be achieved by the Bomanite network of decorative concrete craftsmen.  Additional awards were given for Silver, Bronze, and Honorable Mention categories.  Please take a look at the award-winning projects.

2023 List of Bomanite Award Winners

Bomanite Imprint Systems

  • GOLD:  Jeffco Concrete Contractors, Inc. – Croatian American Society Cultural Center – Belle Chase, LA – Bomacron Pattern: Small Random Slate

 

Bomanite Pervious Concrete Systems

  • GOLD: Bomanite of Wisconsin – Bellin Health – Green Bay, WI – Bomanite Pervious Concrete Systems – Grasscrete®

 

Bomanite Toppings Systems

  • BRONZE: Heritage Bomanite – Ferguson Residence – Lemoore, CA – Thin-Set Overlay
  • SILVER: Carolina Bomanite Corporation – Statesville Christian School – Statesville, NC – Bomanite Micro-Top XT
  • GOLD: Jeffco Concrete Contractors, Inc. – Fort Rucker Training Support Facility – Aviation Logo – Fort Rucker, AL – Bomanite Micro-Top XT

 

Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems

  • HONORABLE MENTION: Musselman & Hall Contractors – Hallmark Corporate Offices – Kansas City, MO – Bomanite Modena SL
  • BRONZE: Texas Bomanite – Texas Bankers Association – Austin, TX – Bomanite Modena TG
  • SILVER: Musselman & Hall Contractors – John Diemer Elementary – Overland Park, KS – Bomanite Renaissance
  • GOLD: Musselman & Hall – Lee’s Summit High School – Lee’s Summit, MO – Bomanite Belcolore

 

Bomanite Exposed Aggregate Systems

  • HONORABLE MENTION: Connecticut Bomanite Systems – Yale Peabody Museum – New Haven, CT – Bomanite Sandscape® Texture
  • HONORABLE MENTION: Bomanite of Tulsa, Inc. – Murphy Residence – Tulsa, OK – Antico
  • BRONZE: Bomanite Toronto – Hanson Trail – Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada – Bomanite Sandscape® Texture
  • SILVER: Musselman & Hall Contractors – Kansas City International Airport – North Plaza – Kansas City, MO – Bomanite Sandscape® Texture
  • GOLD: Heritage Bomanite – Valley Children’s Hospital – Phase 5 – Fresno, CA – Bomanite Sandscape® Texture / Bomanite Sandscape Refined / Bomanite Revealed

 

Bomanite Multiple Systems

  • GRAND AWARD: Colorado Hardscapes – Adams County Veterans Memorial – Brighton, CO – Bomanite Imprint Systems – Bomanite Running Bond Belgian Block, Bomanite 6” Boardwalk, Bomanite Sandstone Texture / Bomanite Exposed Aggregate Systems – Bomanite Sandscape® Texture, Bomanite Sandscape Refined / Bomanite Toppings Systems – Bomanite Micro-Top XT

 

 

Texas Bomanite Transforms Two Elementary Schools

Buildings have a life span, but more importantly they often have an earlier shelf life, as was the case for two elementary schools in Central Texas.  The Del Valle ISD (Independent School District) is a public educational district located in the Del Valle area, which is an unincorporated part of Travis County, TX.  This district provides educational services to a significant portion of southeast Travis County.  The district encompasses several incorporated communities, including Creedmoor, Webberville, the majority of Mustang Ridge, and some sections of Austin.  In conjunction with the 2019 voter approved Bond proposition, and an architecture schematic subsequently created by Pfluger Architects, Del Valle ISD contracted American Constructors as the General Contractor to demolish and replace two of the district’s oldest campuses, Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary and Smith Elementary.  American Constructors selected Texas Bomanite to install the decorative concrete in both schools.

 

Texas Bomanite installed Bomanite VitraFlor decorative concrete at Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary in suburbs of Austin, TX.
Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary
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Texas Bomanite installed Bomanite VitraFlor decorative concrete at Smith Elementary in suburbs of Austin, TX.
Smith Elementary

 

Texas Bomanite was asked by American Constructors to provide over 70,000 SF of Diamond Polished, Dyed, and stamped concrete throughout the elementary school for each of the schools.  The project scope and timeline took three months to complete and included an initial mockup for each school prior to installation, 1500 grit polished concrete with Salt and Pepper aggregate exposure, a dyed concrete geometric design throughout the floors, and a school logo unique to each school.  The colors used for the geometric floor design were Sweet Potato, Black Orchid, Pineapple, Blueberry, Pine Green, and Turquoise.  The decorative concrete chosen for both of the installations were Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems using Bomanite VitraFlor and Bomanite Patène Teres, Bomanite Toppings Systems using Bomanite Patène Artectura, and Bomanite Imprint Systems.

 

Texas Bomanite installed Bomanite VitraFlor decorative concrete at Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary in suburbs of Austin, TX.
Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary
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Texas Bomanite installed Bomanite VitraFlor decorative concrete at Smith Elementary in suburbs of Austin, TX.
Smith Elementary

Many Systems Many Satisfied Stakeholders

The Bomanite Custom Polishing System’s patented technology, when combined with Bomanite’s renowned color and craftsmanship, results in the finest concrete floor finish in the industry.  The process involves a polish that chemically bonds with the concrete, locking in the color, while the mechanical application seals the surface, preventing contaminants from penetrating.  One application, permanent results.  Lustrous color, protected by a tight, beautiful sheen.

 

Texas Bomanite installed Bomanite VitraFlor decorative concrete at Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary in suburbs of Austin, TX.
Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary
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Texas Bomanite installed Bomanite VitraFlor decorative concrete at Smith Elementary in suburbs of Austin, TX.
Smith Elementary

 

The Bomanite Custom Polishing System is offered in a range of finishes, from satin to gloss, and provides outstanding slip, abrasion, and impact resistance.  Surfaces treated with this system are also water and oil-repellent, as well as dust-proof.  Unlike coatings with a limited lifespan, this finish does not necessitate replacement, recoating, or waxing.  Its application is safe for the environment, being non-toxic, non-flammable, and odorless.  Additionally, maintaining the surface’s shine is easy with routine cleaning, making it user-friendly.

 

Texas Bomanite installed Bomanite VitraFlor decorative concrete at Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary in suburbs of Austin, TX.
Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary
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Texas Bomanite installed Bomanite VitraFlor decorative concrete at Smith Elementary in suburbs of Austin, TX.
Smith Elementary

 

The Bomanite Custom Polishing System VitraFlor, even when applied to gray concrete, can yield remarkable results.  This system, which is the foundation for all other Bomanite systems, can be used on both new and existing uncolored concrete.  With Bomanite VitraFlor, Bomanite fulfills its promise of making all concrete both functional and fashionable.  The process includes initial grinding, hardening with Bomanite Stabilizer Pro, honing, and polishing, capped off with protection from Bomanite VitraFinish.  Of all the Bomanite Custom Polishing systems, Bomanite VitraFlor is the most cost-effective option, mainly intended for new construction or extensive renovations.

 

Texas Bomanite installed Bomanite VitraFlor decorative concrete at Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary in suburbs of Austin, TX.
Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary
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Texas Bomanite installed Bomanite VitraFlor decorative concrete at Smith Elementary in suburbs of Austin, TX.
Smith Elementary

 

Meanwhile, the Bomanite Patène Teres system is designed to color fully cured concrete during the polishing process, using Bomanite Chemical Stains and Bomanite Concrete Dyes. Starting with a base of uncolored gray concrete, which may include Bomanite Integral Color or Bomanite Color Hardener applied during placement, the floor undergoes grinding, staining, or dyeing, and then follows the standard Bomanite VitraFlor System process. The key advantage of Bomanite Patène Teres lies in its ability to introduce a wide spectrum of topical colors to concrete. When combined with skilled saw cutting techniques for patterns or designs, this process can elevate concrete to a form of art, offering a range from simple monochromatic tones to bright, vibrant hues and a variety of finishes from urban sophistication to varied, rustic styles.  Like Bomanite VitraFlor, Bomanite Patène Teres is primarily aimed at new construction or major renovation projects.

 

Texas Bomanite installed Bomanite VitraFlor decorative concrete at Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary in suburbs of Austin, TX.
Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary
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Texas Bomanite installed Bomanite VitraFlor decorative concrete at Smith Elementary in suburbs of Austin, TX.
Smith Elementary

 

Bomanite Imprint Systems provide cast-in-place concrete flooring and paving that not only enhance the architectural appeal of any project but also possess the resilience to withstand heavy traffic and various environmental conditions.  With a history spanning over fifty years, these systems offer a vast selection of colors, textures, and patterns, all at a cost significantly lower than traditional materials.  Boasting over 100 patterns and numerous custom tooling possibilities, Bomanite Imprint Systems comes with an extensive range of coloring choices. They emulate natural textures such as slate, granite, limestone, sandstone, cobblestone, and used brick, allowing for creative and diverse design options.

 

Texas Bomanite installed Bomanite VitraFlor decorative concrete at Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary in suburbs of Austin, TX.
Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary
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Texas Bomanite installed Bomanite VitraFlor decorative concrete at Smith Elementary in suburbs of Austin, TX.
Smith Elementary

Texas Bomanite Best-In-Class

Texas Bomanite installed Bomanite VitraFlor decorative concrete at Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary in suburbs of Austin, TX.
Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary

For Del Valle ISD, Texas Bomanite has once again proven why they are the company of choice for concrete craftsmanship expertise to provide decorative concrete for any school.  The overall results of these two projects far exceeded the expectations of all involved parties.  The ultimate beneficiaries of the work done by Texas Bomanite are the student body of each respective school.  Currently, in one of the fastest growing areas of the state, Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary has 93% minority student enrollment and 91% economically disadvantaged students.  For Smith Elementary, the numbers are 80% and 84% respectively.  These students and their future successors deserve the beautiful environment in which to learn and thrive that Texas Bomanite has built for them.

Heritage Bomanite Renders Restaurant Radiance in Fresno

Heritage Bomanite installed Bomanite Patène Artectura decorative concrete for Saizon Restaurant in Fresno, CA.This project started with the name NX Restaurant but was renamed before opening to Saizon Restaurant located in The Row at Heritage Grove shopping center at Willows and Shepherd Avenues in NE Fresno.  Billed as Napa Valley meets Mexico, it specializes in a contemporary American cuisine with Mexican influences and a distinct California point of view.  However, the menu is not the only attraction to this popular restaurant.  The ambience feels like you have been transported out of Fresno to a big city restaurant with an upscale feel yet maintaining incomparable hospitality that is the hallmark of Fresno.

Heritage Bomanite installed Bomanite Patène Artectura decorative concrete for Saizon Restaurant in Fresno, CA.

 

 

The main contractor of the project was Fresno Sierra Contractors and the designated designer was Studio UN LTD.  Because of their long history of exemplary installations and their proven ability to complete complicated design plans, Heritage Bomanite was chosen to install the decorative concrete flooring.  Working closely with the designer and the owner, Bomanite Patène Artectura, part of the Bomanite Toppings Systems, was specifically selected to realize the vision of the design team.

Stained Concrete Creates Ocean Lapping Sandy Beach

Heritage Bomanite installed Bomanite Patène Artectura decorative concrete for Saizon Restaurant in Fresno, CA.The project was new construction of a new Restaurant.  First, Heritage Bomanite had to grind and prime the area.  Secondly, they installed Brass Terrazzo strips with incredible accuracy to make sure they looked like continuous lengths.  Heritage Bomanite then installed the Bomanite Patène Artectura decorative concrete.  Polishing was completed once an Artist had applied the concrete stain to create the ocean effect lapping on to a sandy beach.  Finding the right level of shine and sand beach effect, using several applications of sealer, to the satisfaction of all project stakeholders, was one of the most difficult aspects of the project.

Heritage Bomanite installed Bomanite Patène Artectura decorative concrete for Saizon Restaurant in Fresno, CA.

 

 

The use of custom colors by Heritage Bomanite, and an Artist working with concrete stain, has created a truly unique decorative concrete flooring that is exclusive to this restaurant.  The bar area features the Artist’s concrete stain simulating the gentle motion of ocean waves washing over a sandy beach and generates an exceptional environment not often seen successfully created in concrete.  The talented concrete craftmanship of the Heritage Bomanite crew allowed everything to seamlessly flow together.

Bomanite Patène Artectura Artistic Concrete Canvas

Heritage Bomanite installed Bomanite Patène Artectura decorative concrete for Saizon Restaurant in Fresno, CA.Bomanite Patène Artectura presents a revolutionary coloration system that redefines concrete surfaces as an artistic canvas, enabling the creation of diverse and unique design statements.  This innovative system is ideal for those looking to mimic natural textures like sun-bleached flagstone or the sophisticated appearance of fine Italian marble.  Bomanite Patène Artectura offers a wide array of design possibilities, enabling the crafting of distinct and one-of-a-kind floors that are not only visually appealing but also durable and simple to maintain. This system of specialized coloring techniques empowers you to transform mundane concrete projects into captivating works of art, filled with creative effects and personalized touches.

Heritage Bomanite installed Bomanite Patène Artectura decorative concrete for Saizon Restaurant in Fresno, CA.Bomanite Patène Artectura is not just about aesthetic enhancement; it’s also a practical and cost-effective solution for upgrading plain, grey concrete into stunning, artistic masterpieces.  Whether the setting is indoors or outdoors, residential, or commercial, or involves new construction or retrofitting, Bomanite Patène Artectura adapts seamlessly to your needs.  Its versatility surpasses that of traditional concrete treatments, making it an ideal choice for a variety of projects.  Additionally, Bomanite Patène Artectura can be effortlessly integrated with other concrete systems, such as Bomanite Imprint Systems, Bomanite Toppings Systems, Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems, or precast elements.  This integration fosters the creation of architectural concrete that is not only functional but also visually striking and breathtaking.

The broad spectrum of applications for Bomanite Patène Artectura is remarkable.  It’s perfectly suited for a tranquil residential entryway, a sleek commercial countertop, or a bustling restaurant floor, accommodating any project requirement.  With Bomanite Patène Artectura, you gain access to a virtually unlimited range of options that align with any design vision and budget. This flexibility and diversity in application mean that every project can be tailored to meet specific aesthetic and functional needs, resulting in spaces that are not only unique but also reflect a high standard of craftsmanship and creativity.  Bomanite Patène Artectura is truly a game-changer in the realm of decorative concrete, offering unparalleled opportunities for innovation and artistic expression in concrete design.

Award Winning Decorative Concrete

Heritage Bomanite received the 2022 Gold Award for Best Bomanite Toppings Systems Project.  For over 45 years, Heritage Bomanite has exemplified excellence in cast-in-place decorative concrete, focusing intently on quality through meticulous attention to detail.  This project showcased the professionalism and the skilled decorative concrete craftsmanship of the Heritage Bomanite crew.  Diners at this restaurant, for years to come, will enjoy not only the food but the ambiance enhanced by the beautiful concrete flooring.

 

Heritage Bomanite installed Bomanite Patène Artectura decorative concrete for Saizon Restaurant in Fresno, CA. ` Heritage Bomanite installed Bomanite Patène Artectura decorative concrete for Saizon Restaurant in Fresno, CA. ` Heritage Bomanite installed Bomanite Patène Artectura decorative concrete for Saizon Restaurant in Fresno, CA.

Jeffco Concrete Crafted Pelham High School Flooring

Jeffco Concrete created Bomanite Micro-Top decorative concrete logo flooring at Pelham High School in Pelham, AL.Pelham, AL, a suburb of Birmingham, with a population of over 24,000, home to 11,584-acre Oak Mountain State Park, and with lots of city parks, has a small-town suburban rural mix feel.  The public schools are highly rated because education isn’t just community-focused, it’s community-inspired.  The Pelham City Board of Education chose Bradford Building Company as the main contractor for an interior renovations project, valued at just over a million dollars, of Pelham High School.   Of all the buildings on all the campuses Pelham City BOE oversees, the Pelham High School gymnasium is the oldest, built in 1973.  The gymnasium lobby is the section that has the most visitors of all the buildings on all the campuses.  Thus, making that flooring spectacular, to put the best foot forward, was a priority.

Picked as project designer, Lathan Associates Architects PC worked with Bomanite licensee Jeffco Concrete Contractors to create decorative concrete flooring that also incorporated a logo for the school.  It’s all about the P – the school’s name: Pelham HS; the school mascot: Panthers; the name of the mascot: Paws.  Bomanite Toppings Systems using Bomanite Micro-Top® was selected specifically because of the logo specification.

Bomanite Micro-Top® Tackles Tough Projects

Jeffco Concrete created Bomanite Micro-Top decorative concrete logo flooring at Pelham High School in Pelham, AL.Jeffco Concrete Contractor mechanically ground the gymnasium lobby floor to remove existing epoxy.  The floor then received 2-coats of White Micro-Top® Base and 1-coat of Finish in two separate colors.  Colors were color matched to represent the school complimentary colors.  The floor was then sealed with a urethan floor sealer.  The resulting floor has a distinctive shine, a beautiful school logo, and sweeping elements of coloration design.

Micro-Top® by Bomanite, a revolutionary cutting-edge technology that employs an ultra-thin layer of concrete to deliver a one-of-a-kind coloring system.  This advanced approach involves applying a cementitious topping with remarkable adhesion capabilities to virtually any surface, including concrete, wood, metal, plastic, or asphalt.  Unlike conventional chemical stains that are limited by standard color palettes, Micro-Top® surpasses expectations where other coloring methods fall short.  What sets Bomanite Micro-Top® apart is its versatility in covering diverse surfaces with an extensive spectrum of colors and graphics possibilities, all while offering a cost-effective alternative to labor-intensive formwork and intricate design processes.

Award Winning Decorative Concrete

Jeffco Concrete created Bomanite Micro-Top decorative concrete logo flooring at Pelham High School in Pelham, AL.In recognition of their exceptional work on this project, Jeffco Concrete Contractors received the prestigious 2022 Bronze Award for Best Toppings Systems Project.  Since 1986, Jeffco Concrete has been delivering outstanding Bomanite Systems installations for both residential and commercial clients in the Southeast.  With their expertly trained team of decorative concrete artisans, they consistently surpass customer expectations, amassing over 50 awards for their outstanding craftsmanship.  Their ability to transform project deadlines and specifications into stunning works of art, delivered punctually and within budget, remains a constant.  This project’s results elicited excitement and enjoyment from all stakeholders.  Only one thing remains to be said, “Go Panthers”.

Jeffco Concrete created Bomanite Micro-Top decorative concrete logo flooring at Pelham High School in Pelham, AL.

Heritage Bomanite Awarded Micro-Top Honor

Heritage Bomanite installed Bomanite Micro-Top decorative concrete flooring at a private residence in Coarsegold, CA.

 

 

Home is where what truly matters happens.  Home is a magical, mystical manor that wraps warmth around your heart and around your soul.  This specific manor’s milieu has been enduringly elevated by the homeowner’s decision to install this superb, soothing, and sumptuous decorative concrete flooring.  Heritage Bomanite worked with the customer to create this design and color scheme.  The ultimate effect is eye-catching and dramatic, and this home in Coarsegold, CA, is now truly unique and one-of-a-kind.

 

Alternating Squares Are Show Stoppers

Heritage Bomanite installed Bomanite Micro-Top decorative concrete flooring at a private residence in Coarsegold, CA.Working closely with the homeowner to achieve the perfect color scheme and design, Heritage Bomanite utilized a multi-stage installation process.  The subfloor was first stiffened using metal lathe and mortar.  The Bomanite Micro-Top® was troweled on with Light Brown MT Bomanite Integral Color and then cut in the diamond pattern.  Alternating squares were stained with Seal Brown Bomanite Chemical Stain.  Then the floor was sealed prior to being grouted using white grout.  The final stages, the decorative concrete flooring was then cleaned, sealed again, and waxed.  This highly detailed process was obviously worth the effort.

 

Bomanite Micro-Top® Makes Creative Choice Easy

Heritage Bomanite installed Bomanite Micro-Top decorative concrete flooring at a private residence in Coarsegold, CA.

 

One of the of Bomanite Toppings Systems, Bomanite Micro-Top® is a cutting-edge technology of using a paper-thin concrete medium, providing a coloration system like no other. This state-of-the-art system utilizes a troweled-on two-part cementitious topping that tenaciously bonds to virtually any substrate, including concrete, wood, metal, plastic, or asphalt.  Micro-Top® is a combination of a liquid polymer and a colored powder mixture that can be applied onto the surface at a thickness of approximately 20 mils (the thickness of a credit card).

 

Heritage Bomanite installed Bomanite Micro-Top decorative concrete flooring at a private residence in Coarsegold, CA.Micro-Top® can reduce costly forming and coloring in outdoor treatments as well.  Unlimited color combinations and graphic designs can be used to transform damaged existing concrete or other materials into cementitious art forms, without affecting surrounding materials and fixtures.  Micro-Top® succeeds where other coloring methods have failed because it is not confined to the standard color palette or color limitations of chemical stains.  Micro-Top® provides a canvas for graphical works of art like logos, unlimited graphics, swirls of color or marbleized hues to reach the perfect color scheme.  Not only can Micro-Top® be installed as interior flooring, but also spotted as accent areas, continued up a wall, traversed up the side of a building or applied directly to a street section.  From retail centers to theme parks, restaurants to hotels, commercial offices to residential applications, Micro-Top® makes a bold statement of individual style and personality.  Micro-Top® provides a durable, colorfast, high-strength graphic splash to any project while providing a cost-effective method to achieve those architectural impacts.

Award Winning Decorative Concrete

Heritage Bomanite installed Bomanite Micro-Top decorative concrete flooring at a private residence in Coarsegold, CA.

 

Heritage Bomanite was awarded the 2022 Silver Award for Best Bomanite Toppings Systems Project for this project.  Representing more than 45 years of continual excellence in cast-in-place concrete, Heritage Bomanite is committed to premium quality by paying attention to the details.  The details are the defining difference in this project that elevates it to the level of award winning.  Guiding the homeowner every step of the way in their design, color, and decorative concrete choices has enabled Heritage Bomanite to create another contented customer who will enjoy their new creative concrete flooring for years into the future.

 

Heritage Bomanite installed Bomanite Micro-Top decorative concrete flooring at a private residence in Coarsegold, CA. ` Heritage Bomanite installed Bomanite Micro-Top decorative concrete flooring at a private residence in Coarsegold, CA.

Stephens and Smith Snags Silver Specialty Project Award

Stephens and Smith installed Bomanite Micro-Top to create a conference table that provides the illusion of a heavily reinforced slab with a unique mottled finish.

 

 

 

Have you ever seen a surface and wondered what it is made from?  The rebar inside the glass covered center of this conference table is a huge hint.  Lange Structural Group contracted Bomanite Licensee Stephens & Smith Construction Co., Inc. to create a very specific decorative concrete conference table.  Among the specs was to give guests the illusion of a heavily reinforced slab.  This project consisted of a 4-foot x 9-foot x 3-inch concrete conference table, with a total of 36 SF, that utilized Bomanite Micro-Top® and epoxy.  The conference table used #5 rebar at 6 inches on center in the middle of the table.  Reinforcement is not continuous in the concrete, just where the deep pour epoxy is located.  However, it does provide the illusion of a continuous heavily reinforced slab and easily meets and beats that spec.

 

Curling Creates Complication

Stephens and Smith installed Bomanite Micro-Top to create a conference table that provides the illusion of a heavily reinforced slab with a unique mottled finish.

 

 

Stephens & Smith Construction originally created forms for the casting bed of the table nice and flat.  After the first casting, they quickly realized that concrete curls.  They knew about curling but didn’t think this relatively small conference table would see the effects of curling.  Unfortunately, the table curled 1/2 inch from center to the corners.  Unbelievable even with a low water/cement ratio mix design.  During their second attempt, they formed the table to account for curling.  If you notice in the picture, they cut “slits” into the formwork allowing them to crown the center and thus negating curling.  This gives the owner a nice flat surface and a concrete table that doesn’t rock.  After ample curing time on the concrete, they applied a Nickel Grey Bomanite Micro-Top with a hard trowel finish.  They then polished the top surface with 3000 grit and polished the bottom of the slab to 800 grit.  Bomanite Micro-Top® was a great solution to get a unique mottled finish the owner was looking for.

Stephens and Smith installed Bomanite Micro-Top to create a conference table that provides the illusion of a heavily reinforced slab with a unique mottled finish.

 

 

 

This conference table is not only functional and beautiful, but it also exudes inspiration.  Inspiration should be at the forefront of the conferees’ minds when meeting around a conference table.  Curt Embree, Architectural Coating Supervisor for Stephens & Smith Construction, was so inspired by the completed character of this conference table that he quickly jumped under the table to get the perfect photo of a person Behind Bars.  It is both clever, funny, and attention grabbing.  In a Facebook Post at the time, Curt said, “This was one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs I’ve ever done!  Trust us, challenging is putting it lightly.  At the end of the day, these are the types of projects that give our craftsmen a great sense of pride and accomplishment”.  It’s not just concrete, it’s an inspirational work of art.

Bomanite Provides Perfect Solution

Stephens and Smith installed Bomanite Micro-Top to create a conference table that provides the illusion of a heavily reinforced slab with a unique mottled finish.The Bomanite Toppings Systems using Micro-Top® by Bomanite, employs a paper-thin concrete medium.  It is a cutting-edge technology, providing a coloration system like no other.  This state-of-the-art system utilizes a troweled-on cementitious topping that tenaciously bonds to virtually any substrate, including concrete, wood, metal, plastic, or asphalt.  Bomanite Micro-Top® succeeds where other coloring methods have failed because it is not confined to the standard color palette or color limitations of chemical stains.  Micro-Top provides a canvas where works of art are graphically produced.  Utilizing custom logos, unlimited graphics, swirls of color or marbleized hues to reach the perfect color combination creates a unique, visual dialog with your environment – inside or out.  Micro-Top can be installed as interior flooring, spotted as accent areas, continued up a wall, traversed up the side of a building or applied directly to a street section.  From retail centers to theme parks, restaurants to hotels, commercial offices to residential applications, Micro-Top makes a bold statement of individual style and personality.  Micro-Top provides a durable, colorfast, high-strength graphic splash to any project.

Stephens and Smith installed Bomanite Micro-Top to create a conference table that provides the illusion of a heavily reinforced slab with a unique mottled finish.

 

Micro-Top offers the unique ability to cover a variety of surfaces with a wide range of colors and graphics, while also providing a cost-effective method to achieve multiple colors without the high costs associated with elaborate forming and design work.  New construction surfaces, where complex design and color choices require costly multiple forming and pouring phases, now benefit from Micro-Top’s less expensive and time-saving application method.  Micro-Top is the perfect solution for the tight deadlines and budget constraints of new construction.  Color and design can transform existing, damaged concrete or other materials into art forms without affecting surrounding materials and fixtures.  Micro-Top can also take expanses of plain, gray concrete and transform those spaces into distinctive and dynamic areas, placing color where color could not normally be placed.  When a laminate floor or carpet is removed, no costly, abrasive blasting is normally required before Micro-Top is applied over the substrate, saving both time and money.

Award Winning Decorative Concrete

Stephens and Smith installed Bomanite Micro-Top to create a conference table that provides the illusion of a heavily reinforced slab with a unique mottled finish.

 

 

Stephens and Smith Construction Company truly has, “An Owner on Every Project”, and is an employee-owned regional company that is consistently ranked by Concrete Construction magazine as one of the top 100 most successful concrete construction companies in the nation.  They have been providing superior solutions since 1971.  This project earned them the 2022 Silver Award for Best Bomanite Specialty Project and was well deserved because of their innovation, expertise, and painstaking attention to minute details that allowed them to exceed the expectations of all stakeholders in this project.  Tackling difficult projects, no matter how large or how small, is the energizing force that drives these skilled concrete craftsmen to the perfection their client base has grown to expect.

Stephens and Smith installed Bomanite Micro-Top to create a conference table that provides the illusion of a heavily reinforced slab with a unique mottled finish.

 

Jereme Montgomery, Business Development Manager for Stephens & Smith Construction said, “The final product is something we were proud of.  Many believe the larger the project the more complex.  For this project, the opposite is true.  Working conditions were coordinated in an office space that was still operating.  Hence, we had to build this table and still respect the working environment of the owner.” That is no easy task for a construction crew.  Because of the skill, competence, and expertise of the Stephens & Smith Construction crew of decorative concrete craftsmen, this conference table will be witness to many in-depth and inspirational discussions and meetings for many years into the future.

 

Bomanite 2022 Annual Awards to Decorative Concrete Craftsmen

An air of anticipation filled the room at the Bomanite Annual Awards for 2022 Bomanite Decorative Concrete Projects, held last week in Houston, TX.  The Bomanite Licensee concrete craftsmen and artisans gather annually to learn hands on new trade techniques, new Bomanite products, business strategies, and exchange ideas and tips with Bomanite Licensees from everywhere.  However, the culmination of all that hard work, camaraderie, and new knowledge is the awards presentations.

With a vast knowledge and years of experience, these Bomanite Concrete Craftsmen define decorative concrete.  Strong.  Durable.  Artistic.  Creative.  Bomanite Licensees work on anywhere from multimillion-dollar commercial projects to affordable residential housing, new builds, and improvements, and everything in between.

Musselman and Hall installed Bomanite Revealed at Omaha Riverfront Revitalization project in Omaha, NE, garnering the GRAND AWARD at the Bomanite Decorative Concrete Awards.Musselman and Hall Contractors, LLC received the 2022 GRAND AWARD for Best Bomanite Exposed Aggregate Systems Project for their exceptionally challenging project at the Omaha Riverfront Revitalization in Omaha, NE.  The daunting challenge for this project was the degree of difficulty using our Bomanite Exposed Aggregate Systems and 8,200 SF of Bomanite Revealed bonded overlay over existing walls and stairs to reconstruct three urban parks along the riverfront.  Dan Kroesen of Musselman and Hall Contractors said, “This project challenged us to think and work creatively to build a project we take great pride in.”

Musselman and Hall installed Bomanite Renaissance at the MCPL Green Hills project in Kansas City, MO, capturing the Gold Award at the Bomanite Decorative Concrete Awards.Musselman and Hall Contractors, LLC also captured the 2022 Gold Award for Best Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems Project for MCPL Green Hills located in Kansas City, MO.  They exceed the goal of this project which was to create a seamless design between the interior Cafe and the outdoor patio.  That concept ultimately resulted in a cast-in-place bench that is bisected by a glass curtain wall separating the Café from the exterior patio.  Using Bomanite Renaissance, with deep grind, they placed and polished 2,200 SF of flooring in the Library Café and installed an 1,800 SF patio outside to match the aesthetics of the interior flooring.

Musselman and Hall installed Bomanite Sandscape® Texture with Sandblasting at Rolla University Drive Realignment in Rolla, MO, gets the Gold Award at the Bomanite Decorative Concrete Awards.And to top off their trifecta of awards, Musselman and Hall Contractors, LLC received the 2022 Gold Award for Best Bomanite Specialty Project for Rolla University Drive Realignment in Rolla, MO.  Using Bomanite Sandscape® Texture they constructed a large 15,000 SF oblong roundabout decorative concrete island.  They then created a 15” hexagon template to Sandblast the color hardener from the surface in a very specific pattern.  The Sandblasting alone took two weeks and required a high level of detail and workmanship to Sandblast the linear hexagon pattern around an oblong roundabout without misalignment of ending and stopping points.

Heritage Bomanite installed Bomanite Patène Artectura at NX Restaurant in Fresno, CA, taking home the Gold Award at the Bomanite Decorative Concrete Awards.Heritage Bomanite took home the 2022 Gold Award for Best Bomanite Toppings Systems Project for NX Restaurant in Fresno, CA.  Utilizing the Bomanite Patène Artectura System, they created very intricate interior flooring consisting of 2,865 SF of custom color and brass terrazzo strips installed with incredible accuracy to make them look like continuous lengths.  Polishing was completed once an artist had applied the concrete stain to create the ocean effect of waves lapping onto a sandy beach.

Carolina Bomanite installed Bomanite Imprint Systems at Wilson Center for Nature at Grandfather Mountain in Linville, NC, earned the Gold Award at the Bomanite Decorative Concrete Awards.Carolina Bomanite Corporation earned the 2022 Gold Award for Best Bomanite Imprint Systems Project for Wilson Center for Nature at Grandfather Mountain in Linville, NC.  This popular tourist destination is located about halfway up Grandfather Mountain and the project doubled the size of the original Nature Museum.  The installation began in the early spring and was on a tight schedule for completion before the tourist season beginning in early summer.  The crew often encountered fog, sleet, snow, freezing rain and bright sunshine all in the same day.  The pattern chosen was Slate Texture and the project also highlights Custom Patterns of Deer, Racoon, Bear, Eagle, and Turkey Prints.

We’d like to thank all the Bomanite licensed contractors who submitted entries for this year’s award contest.  The Bomanite Decorative Concrete Annual Project Awards has been a tradition for more than 50 years for Bomanite Licensed Contractors to submit their outstanding projects.  Bomanite Licensees compete among the best of the best to be recognized for their hard work and creative talents.  The winners are announced at the Bomanite Annual Conference, held in various cities from year to year.  This is a taste of artwork and craftsmanship in the decorative concrete market that can only be achieved by the Bomanite Licensee network of decorative concrete craftsmen.  Additional awards were given for Silver, Bronze, and Honorable Mention categories.

2022 List of Bomanite Award Winners

Bomanite Imprint Systems

  • BRONZE: Bomanite of Tulsa, Inc. – TTC Lemley Phase III Entry Package – Oklahoma – Bomacron Pattern: 6” x 6” Granite Setts
  • SILVER: Concrete Arts – Private Residence – Wisconsin – Bomacron Pattern: Step Faces: Custom Form Liner; Flat Areas: Regular Slate
  • GOLD: Carolina Bomanite Corporation – Wilson Center for Nature at Grandfather Mountain – North Carolina – Bomacron Pattern: Slate Texture,
    Custom – Deer, Racoon, Bear, Eagle, and Turkey Prints

 

Bomanite Toppings Systems

  • BRONZE: Jeffco Concrete Contractors, Inc. – Pelham High School – Alabama – Bomanite Toppings Systems – Micro-Top
  • SILVER: Heritage Bomanite – Private Residence – California – Bomanite Toppings Systems – Micro-Top
  • GOLD: Heritage Bomanite – NX Restaurant – California – Bomanite Patène Artectura Systems

Bomanite Specialty Project

  • BRONZE: Heritage Bomanite – Clovis Community Hospital Bedtower Fountain – California – Bomanite Specialty Project – Specialty Walls
  • SILVER: Stephens & Smith Construction Co., Inc. – Behind Bars – Nebraska– Bomanite Specialty Project – System: Micro-Top
  • GOLD: Musselman & Hall Contractors – Rolla University Drive Realignment – Missouri – Bomanite Specialty Project – Bomanite Sandscape with Sandblast

 

Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems

  • HONORABLE MENTION: Texas Bomanite – The Epic Phase II – Texas – Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems – Patène Teres
  • BRONZE: Texas Bomanite – Hines at the Stack – Texas – Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems – Patène Teres, VitraFlor
  • SILVER: Premier Concrete Construction, LLC – 100 Forge – Massachusetts – Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems – Modena TGE
  • GOLD: Musselman & Hall Contractors – MCPL Green Hills – Missouri – Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems – Renaissance

 

Bomanite Exposed Aggregate Systems

  • HONORABLE MENTION: Connecticut Bomanite Systems – Chamberlain Elementary School – Connecticut – Bomanite Exposed Aggregate Systems – Sandscape
  • BRONZE: Colorado Hardscapes — Lone Rock Retreat – Colorado – Bomanite Exposed Aggregates Systems – Sandscape
  • SILVER: Colorado Hardscapes – Republic Plaza – Colorado – Bomanite Exposed Aggregate Systems – Sandscape Refined
  • GRAND AWARD:  Musselman & Hall Contractors, LLC – Omaha Riverfront Revitalization – Nebraska – Bomanite Exposed Aggregate Systems – Revealed

 

Bomanite of Tulsa Heightens Aesthetic at Holistic Spa Using Bomanite Micro-Top

Bomanite of Tulsa removed old laminate flooring and installed Bomanite Micro-Top to heighten the peaceful, serene environment at the Yume Spa in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

 

The newly remodeled Yume Spa in Tulsa, Oklahoma is a holistic natural spa that is dedicated to helping people look and feel their best.  They look at the mind, body, and skin as one entity, believing healthy skin reflects a healthy body and mind.  The spa experience they offer was created to inspire individuals to reset, renew, and maintain healthier habits while emphasizing relaxation in a naturally infused environment.

 

Bomanite Toppings Systems Provide Durable Design and Serene Aesthetic

Bomanite of Tulsa removed old laminate flooring and installed Bomanite Micro-Top to heighten the peaceful, serene environment at the Yume Spa in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

 

 

As part of the remodel process, new flooring was at the top of the list to fulfill the owner’s desire to further develop a tranquil environment for spa patrons.  Bomanite Licensee Bomanite of Tulsa was enlisted to create a flooring surface with a continuous, smooth finish that would hold up to foot traffic while enhancing the serene, peaceful atmosphere within the spa.

Bomanite of Tulsa removed old laminate flooring and installed Bomanite Micro-Top to heighten the peaceful, serene environment at the Yume Spa in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

 

Bomanite Toppings Systems can refurbish old, worn-out surfaces and turn them into new and exciting expanses of color, pattern, and texture and this product line was chosen for Yume Spa because installation can be completed at a fraction of the time and cost normally associated with elaborate forming and design work.  For this application, Bomanite Micro-Top was the optimal choice to provide the continuous, smooth finish that was requested while also providing durability, exceptional bond strength, and high abrasion resistance.

Bomanite of Tulsa removed old laminate flooring and installed Bomanite Micro-Top to heighten the peaceful, serene environment at the Yume Spa in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Micro-Top by Bomanite is a state-of-the-art system that utilizes a troweled-on cementitious topping that tenaciously bonds to virtually any substrate, including concrete, wood, metal, plastic, or asphalt.  When a laminate floor or carpet is removed, no costly, abrasive blasting is required before Bomanite Micro-Top is applied over the substrate, saving both time and money.  To achieve the owner’s desired look, Bomanite of Tulsa first removed the pre-existing laminate and ground the adhesive to ensure the flooring surface was properly prepared for the Bomanite Micro-Top application.  They then applied one coat of Micro-Top base coat and two coats of Micro-Top finish coat, followed by Bomanite Florthane WB, a two-component, water-clear urethane sealer.

Bomanite Licensee Provides High-Quality, Exceptional Results

Bomanite of Tulsa removed old laminate flooring and installed Bomanite Micro-Top to heighten the peaceful, serene environment at the Yume Spa in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Bomanite of Tulsa is well-known for their architectural concrete installations, providing numerous decorative options using only the highest quality products while working closely with their clientele to provide the highest quality concrete finishes available.  Their exceptional installation at the Yume Spa resulted in a continuous, smooth, and warm to the eye Micro-Top finish throughout the upscale medical spa facility.  The Yume Spa is dedicated to helping clients look and feel their best and this stunning flooring surface beautifully enhances the aesthetic and promotes a peaceful environment for patrons.

 

Bomanite of Tulsa removed old laminate flooring and installed Bomanite Micro-Top to heighten the peaceful, serene environment at the Yume Spa in Tulsa, Oklahoma.