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Splashing Spectacles: Musselman & Hall Makes Waves in Andover

April 14, 2025

The Andover 13th Street Park Splash Park emerges as a magnificent aquatic attraction, expertly designed by the innovative team at PEC (Professional Engineering Consultants). This spectacular splash park brings together community and creativity, showcasing Musselman & Hall Contractors LLC’s extraordinary craftsmanship and attention to detail. Under the careful coordination of Crossland Construction, Musselman & Hall seamlessly executed a challenging installation featuring Bomanite Micro-Top ST. The project involved intricate planning and precise execution due to its detailed custom design. Despite logistical hurdles, the team’s dedication ensured the project’s success. Their meticulous approach transformed ordinary concrete into extraordinary patterns, becoming the park’s defining feature.

Colorful Concrete Creativity

Incorporating Bomanite Micro-Top ST in six distinct custom colors, Musselman & Hall Contractors elevated the aesthetic appeal of the splash park. A vibrant and visually appealing snaking river pattern winds through four striking bullseye ring designs, creating playful interaction zones. Each custom color was carefully selected and precisely applied to enhance the visual experience for park-goers. The innovative use of color and pattern vividly demonstrates how decorative concrete can transform public spaces. This creative approach has set a new benchmark for future splash park designs. The harmonious color palette complements the dynamic water features, creating an engaging, safe, and delightful environment. The result is nothing short of stunning, captivating visitors of all ages.

Top Benefits from Bomanite Toppings Systems

Bomanite Toppings Systems offer unparalleled versatility, durability, and aesthetic flexibility, making them ideal for dynamic projects like the Andover splash park. Their impressive resistance to weather extremes and high foot traffic ensures longevity and reduced maintenance. The installation process is swift and efficient, minimizing downtime and enabling tight project schedules. The systems’ adaptability means they can mimic various textures and finishes, catering to diverse design requirements. Enhanced safety features, including slip resistance, are integral to the success of public recreational facilities. Sustainability is another benefit, with environmentally friendly options available that contribute positively to green building practices. Ultimately, choosing Bomanite Toppings Systems ensures lasting beauty and functionality for any project.

Bomanite Micro-Top Mastery

Utilizing Bomanite Micro-Top ST Systems further amplified the splash park’s visual charm and practicality. These systems excel in thin applications, allowing intricate detailing without compromising strength or durability. Bomanite Micro-Top systems offer excellent adhesion and flexibility, ideal for complex designs involving multiple colors and patterns. Their ability to adhere securely to existing surfaces streamlines installation and reduces overall project time. This solution is cost-effective, delivering stunning visual results at a reasonable investment. Additionally, its minimal maintenance needs ensure continued appeal and usability over many years. With Bomanite Micro-Top, designers and contractors can confidently achieve both intricate detailing and robust performance.

Award Winning Decorative Concrete

Celebrating excellence, Musselman & Hall Contractors LLC was awarded with the 2024 Best Bomanite Toppings Systems Project – Gold Award for their work on the Andover 13th Street Park Splash Park. This prestigious recognition highlights the remarkable skills and innovative approach displayed throughout the project. Award-winning status underscores the project’s quality and the dedication of everyone involved. The splash park now stands as an iconic example of decorative concrete artistry. The accolade not only acknowledges the technical execution but also celebrates the creativity infused into every detail. This Gold Award represents the highest standard of decorative concrete installations nationwide. Musselman & Hall continues to lead the industry, setting new standards with every project completed.

Carolina Bomanite Crafts a Campus Concrete Conversion

January 30, 2025

In the Spring of 2022, Carolina Bomanite Corporation was called in to review a site with collaborating Landscape Architect Ron Cutlip at Statesville Christian School located in Statesville, NC. The original scope was to evaluate a walkway and possible options for improving an outside seating area where students routinely would eat lunch. The space also served as the ticket office and commissary for sporting events held on an adjoining sports field. Given the multipurpose nature of the space, it was essential to find a solution that balanced aesthetics with durability. The existing layout had areas of uneven surfaces and outdated materials that posed both functional and visual challenges. Carolina Bomanite’s expertise was sought to ensure the improvements would enhance the overall experience for students and visitors alike.

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Pathway Perfection and Plaque Placement

After several donations and designs, work started in January of 2023 with the first phase of sidewalk reconstruction. This pathway, originally an Eagle Scout project, was beginning to fail due to not having a proper footing. Several of the bricks were also becoming dislodged creating a trip hazard. Considering the tight budget, it was decided to reuse and reconstruct the pathway and CMU block wall components, dig and install a proper footer, then pour an imprinted textured sidewalk. Three future donor plaque walls were also incorporated in this first phase along with wall lighting.

Promenade Planning and Plaza Perfection

Once work started, additional funding became available which allowed an expansion of the original plans to include a Lions Plaza promenade walkway, covered picnic area and composite deck gathering platforms. Once the scope expanded Carolina Bomanite Corporation began to look at how the space needed to be improved in terms of elevation. What originally was a bare, sloping expanse needed to be brought to near level even though they were dealing with seven-plus feet of elevation drop. To correct, a concrete support wall was constructed in the shape of the new Lions Plaza. During this phase a gas fire pit was installed at the request of the school using blue glass. Drainage lines were rerouted, French drains installed, as well as low voltage wiring added for lighting. Due to a few large shade trees in the area, washed stone was used to backfill without disturbing the subsoil and shallow roots. Having a quarry a half mile from the school proved valuable and cost efficient.

Tiered Transitions and Textured Treatments

Two levels were designed in order to transition from the picnic zone down to the main walkway. Synthetic turf was used to handle the steeper transitions between these two areas which also warmed up the space by breaking up the large expanses of concrete. The upper levels were kept consistent to allow easy travel to the restrooms located at the side of the building. After the main promenade walkway was installed with Bomanite Slate Texture, work began on the spirit rock entrance by removing the existing asphalt. Bomanite Slate Texture imprinted concrete was used here as well due to the entire space to receive pigmented Bomanite Micro-Top XT. After several samples and testing, a red was chosen that once sealed provided a near match to the school’s colors.

School Spirit and Stunning Surfaces

Ben Hummel, the Head of School, requested that some of the school’s core values and logo be added to the main promenade. After waiting for summer sports to slow down, the installation of Bomanite Micro-Top XT began in August. Due to the higher daytime temperatures, Carolina Bomanite Corporation switched their detail crew to nights to combat the high temps. A four-man crew worked for several weeks from midnight to 8-9am each day. The white banding was applied first with the red infill last. Both colors were applied by roller using two coats. Once complete, the entire space received two coats of Bomanite Sealer. After a short cure, the graphics were applied, and additional Bomanite Micro-Top XT was used. The school’s logo turned out to be a challenge, but with seasoned detail veteran Gary Barnhill, it was completed in two days. The installation of Bomanite Micro-Top XT and graphics took approx. two months including cure times.

Bomanite Micro-Top XT: A Mighty Makeover for Any Surface

When it comes to revitalizing worn-out surfaces without the hassle of complete removal, Bomanite Micro-Top XT is the ultimate game-changer. This high-performance, polymer-modified topping, part of the Bomanite Toppings Systems family of products, provides a seamless, durable, and customizable finish that adheres to almost any substrate—think concrete, wood, metal, and even tile. Unlike traditional resurfacing methods, Bomanite Micro-Top XT eliminates costly tear-outs and allows for intricate colors, textures, and patterns, transforming dull spaces into stunning works of art. Whether it’s an indoor retail space craving a sleek, modern look or an outdoor plaza needing enhanced durability, this thin but mighty overlay offers superior abrasion resistance, weather tolerance, and long-lasting beauty. Best of all, its quick application time minimizes downtime, making it the perfect solution for high-traffic environments that demand both aesthetics and performance.

Award Winning Decorative Concrete

Carolina Bomanite Corporation’s dedication to craftsmanship earned them the 2023 Best Bomanite Toppings Systems Project – Silver Award, a testament to their expertise in blending aesthetics with structural integrity. Tackling complex design elements, they meticulously planned sawcut control joints for both function and visual appeal, adapted to existing site conditions, and protected a beloved shade tree with innovative drainage solutions. Beneath the surface, multiple underground utilities remained seamlessly concealed. The result? A stunning plaza where vibrant colors, inspiring words, and thoughtful design converge—guiding visitors to a cozy fire pit, a shaded picnic area, and inviting seating for students to connect, study, and relax. Through expert execution, Carolina Bomanite Corporation has crafted a lasting legacy for future generations.

Colorado Hardscapes Beautifies Belleview Block B Flooring

October 29, 2024

In 2014, Belleview Station in Denver, CO, was highlighted in a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) plan as a prime urban center with high-density, multi-modal potential and significant capacity for growth. Leveraging this vision, Front Range Land and Development took on the role of master developer, shaping the entire 51-acre area. The project’s mixed-use zone spans approximately 40 acres, subdivided into eight city blocks labeled A through H and bordered by Belleview Avenue, Niagara Street, and Union Avenue. Each block has been thoughtfully planned to include a dynamic mix of offices, retail, and multi-family residences, creating a vibrant, interconnected community.

Colorado Hardscapes installed Bomanite Micro-Top flooring at Belleview Block B.

Building Belleview Block B: Blending Retail with Residential

Belleview Block B, completed in 2016, is retail and residential with The Den Apartments (325-units). The main contractor was Holland Development, and the architect was Eisen Group of Washington D.C. During the construction phase, while Colorado Hardscapes was completing exterior flatwork and wall on this project, Holland Development, the main contractor, reached out to them for a customized concrete flooring solution that would meet the high-end aesthetic of the Belleview Block B’s interior lobby. Initially, the Bomanite Micro-Top system wasn’t specified for the project, but after reviewing samples and discussing the benefits, the decision was made to proceed with Bomanite Micro-Top in two colors: Bomanite French Gray and Custom Bomanite Dark Gray.

Concrete Craftsmanship: Colorado Hardscapes’ Careful Creations

Colorado Hardscapes meticulously prepared the floor, filling visible cracks and perfecting the surface to achieve a flawless foundation. The application of Bomanite Micro-Top brought a refined, polished finish to the lobby, perfectly complementing the project’s modern, luxurious design. By selecting two complementary colors and incorporating a thoughtful architectural layout, they crafted a truly unique, one-of-a-kind flooring masterpiece that elevates the space’s aesthetic, but also ensures a durable surface capable of withstanding high foot traffic.

Bomanite Brilliance: Micro-Top’s Multifaceted Marvel

Bomanite Micro-Top® of Bomanite Toppings Systems is a groundbreaking, paper-thin concrete overlay that offers unmatched color versatility and adhesion. This innovative system applies a troweled cementitious topping that bonds effectively to nearly any surface, including concrete, wood, metal, plastic, and even asphalt. By sidestepping the limitations of standard stains, Bomanite Micro-Top opens up a vibrant, customizable color palette, allowing for intricate designs, custom logos, and unique color patterns like marbleized swirls. This flexibility transforms surfaces into artistic canvases, creating striking visual impact indoors or out.

Durability with Distinction: Versatile Applications of Bomanite Micro-Top

Ideal for various applications—from retail centers and theme parks to hotels and residential settings—Bomanite Micro-Top delivers a durable, high-strength finish that infuses spaces with bold personality. Its versatile application process allows for seamless coverage of diverse surfaces, making it a cost-effective alternative to complex forming and pouring techniques typically required for multi-colored designs. Bomanite Micro-Top not only revitalizes existing concrete, wood, or other materials with vivid, long-lasting colors but also saves time and budget, as it requires minimal prep work and easily covers expansive areas, bringing life to otherwise plain surfaces.

Belleview Block B’s Legacy: A Landmark in Luxury

Belleview Block B stands as a landmark project in Denver’s Tech Center, setting a high bar for future developments in the area. By showcasing both the functionality and aesthetic appeal of the Bomanite Micro-Top system, Colorado Hardscapes has added to their portfolio a project that demonstrates their ability to meet complex design requirements while enhancing the visual appeal of high-profile spaces.

Jeffco Concrete Craftsmen Create Captivating Custom Creation

September 29, 2024

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 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

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.

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

July 29, 2024

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

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.

Timely Teamwork for Timeless Tribute

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 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.

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 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.

Jeffco Concrete Crafted Pelham High School Flooring

September 14, 2023

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 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

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”.

Heritage Bomanite Awarded Micro-Top Honor

June 14, 2023

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

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

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).

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 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.

Stephens and Smith Snags Silver Specialty Project Award

April 13, 2023

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 & 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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

March 14, 2023

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 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 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.

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 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 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

December 30, 2022

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

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 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.

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.

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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.

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