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Texas Bomanite Brings Branding Brilliance to Irving Fire Station

August 14, 2025

Purposeful Project Planning: Precision in Public Safety Paving

At Irving Fire Station, the entrance serves as more than just a walkway—it is a gateway that represents dedication, strength, and service to the community. Texas Bomanite was chosen to bring this important civic space to life with 2,000 square feet of high-performance decorative concrete. The project architect was Hollis & Miller. The project centered on a custom Bomanite Micro-Top® logo, designed with intricate detailing to reflect the station’s identity and core values. This cementitious overlay, known for its ability to bond directly to the surface, ensures the graphic’s longevity far beyond the capabilities of traditional paint or decals. Every aspect of color blending and layout coordination required meticulous planning to capture the precise shades and shapes in the fire station’s emblem. The placement of the logo in a high-traffic exterior environment meant it had to withstand constant wear while retaining its crisp appearance. Through expert concrete craftsmanship and careful execution, Texas Bomanite delivered a statement-making centerpiece that blends artistry with functionality.

Superior Surface Solutions: Bomanite Sandscape® Texture for Safety and Style

Complementing the bold branding of the Bomanite Micro-Top® logo, Texas Bomanite installed a Bomanite Sandscape® Texture finish across the fire station’s entry approach. This Bomanite Exposed Aggregate Systems surface was selected for its ability to replicate the elegant, natural look of sandblasted stone while delivering essential slip resistance for public safety. Achieving a consistent color and texture across such a large, visible surface demanded exact batching and precise installation sequencing. The team navigated complex challenges, including limited site access and the need to coordinate construction around the ongoing emergency operations of the station. All work had to be executed without disrupting the fire station’s ability to respond to calls, a task that required exceptional logistical planning and timing. The finished entrance seamlessly integrates durability and design, enhancing both the station’s aesthetic presence and its operational safety. By blending texture, traction, and timeless visual appeal, the Bomanite Sandscape® Texture installation underscores the functional artistry of decorative concrete.

Tangible Topping Triumphs: Benefits of Bomanite Toppings Systems

Bomanite Toppings Systems offer unmatched versatility, durability, and design flexibility for both interior and exterior spaces. These cementitious overlays can be installed over existing concrete, making them an ideal solution for renovation projects that require a fresh look without costly demolition. The wide range of colors, patterns, and textures available allows for truly customized designs, ensuring each project reflects its unique vision. In high-traffic environments like public facilities, Bomanite Toppings Systems excel in providing surfaces that resist wear, maintain appearance, and offer easy maintenance. The ability to incorporate logos, branding, or intricate patterns directly into the surface adds long-term value and visual impact. Additionally, these systems can be engineered for specific performance needs, such as slip resistance or UV stability, ensuring safety and longevity. By combining performance-driven engineering with unlimited creative potential, Bomanite Toppings Systems deliver solutions that are as practical as they are beautiful.

Bomanite Micro-Top® and Bomanite Sandscape® Synergy: Style Meets Strength

Bomanite Micro-Top® and Bomanite Sandscape® Texture represent two distinct yet complementary approaches to decorative concrete excellence. Bomanite Micro-Top® is ideal for creating precise, intricate graphics or for resurfacing concrete with seamless color and design options, as demonstrated in the Irving Fire Station logo. Its thin, durable overlay bonds securely to the existing surface, offering long-term stability even under heavy use. Bomanite Sandscape® Texture, on the other hand, provides the look and feel of natural stone with the enhanced safety of a slip-resistant finish. When used together, these systems deliver a unique blend of artistry and resilience—perfect for high-visibility public spaces. This combination allows for cohesive designs where branded elements flow naturally into surrounding hardscapes without visual or functional compromise. The pairing of Bomanite Micro-Top® and Bomanite Sandscape® Texture ensures that spaces are not only aesthetically memorable but also built to perform under demanding conditions.

Award Winning Decorative Concrete

The Irving Fire Station project earned Texas Bomanite the 2024 Best Bomanite Toppings Systems Project – Bronze Award, a recognition that celebrates innovation, craftsmanship, and design excellence. This honor underscores the company’s ability to merge creative vision with technical precision in complex, high-profile projects. The judging committee praised the project for its flawless integration of a detailed Bomanite Micro-Top® logo with the practical yet elegant Bomanite Sandscape® Texture entryway. The team’s ability to navigate the logistical challenges of working at an active emergency facility without disrupting operations set this project apart from the competition. The result is a public-facing space that welcomes visitors, supports safety, and reinforces the fire station’s identity with lasting impact. Beyond its visual appeal, the installation stands as a testament to the durability and functionality of Bomanite’s decorative concrete systems. By securing this award, Texas Bomanite has further solidified its reputation as a leader in decorative concrete solutions that inspire and endure.

Texas Bomanite Elevates Elegance at Santander Tower’s Poolside Paradise

February 14, 2025

When Texas Bomanite set out to revamp the exterior pool deck at Santander Tower in Downtown Dallas, they weren’t just pouring concrete, they were elevating elegance. Tasked with delivering a resort-style retreat, Woods Capital Management envisioned a high-end haven, while TBG Partners, the Project Designer, meticulously designed a deck that blended beauty, function, and flair. Working under the direction of Adolfson & Peterson Construction, the Main Contractor, Texas Bomanite faced a formidable feat — installing a stunning surface in a spatially restricted setting. With no nearby staging space, the team improvised ingenuity, setting up their mixing station in the parking garage and manually transporting bucket after bucket to the elevated deck — a task requiring both endurance and expertise.

Perseverance and Precision: Crafting Concrete with Care

This installation was a true testament to Texas Bomanite’s tenacity. With three dedicated crew members tirelessly transporting material by hand, the process demanded patience, persistence, and precision. Despite the logistical limitations, the team maintained meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the 1,000-square-foot deck was poured, finished, and perfected to the highest standards. Their ability to navigate site constraints, sustain superior craftsmanship, and secure consistency resulted in a pool deck that is as flawlessly functional as it is visually vibrant.

Material Magic: A Customized Concrete Composition

A high-end project requires a high-performance product, and Texas Bomanite delivered decorative durability with a custom-crafted concrete blend of Bomanite Exposed Aggregate Systems using Bomanite Revealed. They combined Bomanite White Revealed Base with Imperial White, enhancing the mix with Titanium Dioxide for an extra touch of brilliance. This specialized selection created a sleek, modern aesthetic that seamlessly complemented the towering sophistication of Santander Tower. With a 1/2-inch thickness and top-tier traction, this Bomanite Revealed installation provides a seamless and sturdy surface built to withstand weather, wear, and water exposure.

Bomanite Revealed: The Pinnacle of Poolside Performance

Bomanite Revealed isn’t just about sophisticated style, it’s also about superior strength. This exposed aggregate system offers exceptional slip resistance, making it an ideal selection for safety-conscious spaces like pool decks. Engineered for endurance, it resists UV rays, heavy foot traffic, and chemical exposure, ensuring that it maintains its perfection over time. Unlike traditional concrete, Bomanite Revealed provides unparalleled personalization, allowing designers to customize color, texture, and finish to suit any aesthetic vision. At Santander Tower, this specialized system created a luxury-level lounge that blends stability, style, and sophistication.

Flawless Finishes: A Testament to Texas Bomanite’s Talent

Thanks to the collaborative craftsmanship between Texas Bomanite and all stakeholders the Santander Tower pool deck is now a stunning sanctuary in the sky. Texas Bomanite’s dedicated expertise, dynamic problem-solving, and design-driven execution transformed a challenging construction scenario into a celebrated success. By strategically solving spatial struggles, mastering material movement, and fine-tuning finishing touches, they delivered a durable, dazzling, and design-forward deck that enhances the luxury lifestyle of Downtown Dallas.

Texas Bomanite Transforms Texas Bankers Association Flooring

April 14, 2024

Founded in 1885, the Texas Bankers Association is the first state banking association in the United States. It is also the largest state-based banking trade organization in the country. The Association focuses on member-centric policies, professional development, issue advocacy, and premier services. Representing a diverse group of Texas banks including large and small, state and national, thrift, and community institutions, it is committed to community development. Its members play a crucial role in bolstering local economies and fortifying Texas communities, embodying their motto of “Strong Banks for Stronger Communities.” To build a new ground-up Headquarters office building in Austin, TX, Texas Bankers Association contracted Beck Group as the main contractor, and utilized Beck Architecture as the project designer. Texas Bomanite was chosen to realize the architect’s vision in decorative concrete throughout the lobby and the entrance to the building.

From Piece of Tile To Total Project

This project was solely designed from a piece of tile that the architect wanted to use in the elevators and bathroom floor and wanted the decorative concrete flooring to match. Over several months, many design meetings, and samples, Texas Bomanite created a white Bomanite Modena TG floor with #3-#5 Bomanite Blanco Mexicano aggregates. Bomanite Modena is one of the Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems. Texas Bomanite included 1/8″ zinc divider strips to break up the floor and tie into the silver finishes throughout the lobby. The architect also wanted a seamless transition from the outside to the inside and Texas Bomanite added on a white Bomanite Revealed™ front entry with the same aggregates. Bomanite Revealed™ is one of the Bomanite Exposed Aggregate Systems. This lobby was the genesis of many projects that showcase a continuous flooring from the inside of the building to the outside of the building created by concrete craftsmen at Texas Bomanite.

Project Presented Complex Challenges

Coordination was required between the structural engineer to place the sub slab control joints with the design intent in mind of the Bomanite Modena TG. The project had hallways emanating from the central lobby and coordinating the pours so that the crew wouldn’t be trapped off of one end of the lobby also took some coordination. The service elevator and pedestrian elevators were all surrounded by Bomanite Modena TG so coordinating the pour schedule with the needs of continued construction throughout the building posed some painstaking planning.

Texas Bomanite used all three of its divisions to complete this project. The polish division performed all interior prep work, installation of zinc strips, and polishing of the Bomanite Modena TG. The concrete division performed the installation of the Bomanite Modena TG and Bomanite Revealed™ decorative concrete, paying close attention that the large aggregates were tightly floated against all of the zinc strips, and against the exposed, curved concrete walls. The front entrance of the building is on a hill so creating and leveling the front steps and ADA ramp posed to be quite difficult. The clean and seal division performed the exterior prep work and exposing and sealing of the Bomanite Revealed™. Challenges also came with the existence of white concrete on a construction site. Many methods of protection and coordination and collaboration with other trades were required to keep the finish white throughout the remainder of construction. The zinc strips also posed challenges. The Bomanite Modena TG had to be polished slowly and with white or neutral tooling to avoid staining the floor. Texas Bomanite had to use various methods to remove the zinc shavings from the floor as they moved through the process.

Two Bomanite Systems Sustain Design Concept

Using two Bomanite Systems to achieve the desired design concepts was necessary in this project. Bomanite Modena TG is an engineered cementitious topping designed for bonding to cured concrete or prepared wood substrates. Once set, this topping is ground to reveal internal aggregates and then polished to the desired gloss level, followed by a protective Bomanite stain-resistant seal or coating. Key benefits include a wide range of colors, diverse aggregate options, superior durability, and a consistent surface appearance. This makes it ideal for high-traffic areas in public buildings like airports, hospitals, government offices, and schools. Bomanite Revealed™ is an architectural concrete that showcases decorative aggregates at varying exposure depths, bound within a unique binder on primed concrete. This system employs preblended binders, light-fast pigments, specialized admixtures, and advanced application techniques to highlight the seeded aggregate. Unlike typical surface-seeded installations, Bomanite Revealed™ achieves 100% exposure of the aggregate without any native sands marring the appearance.

Award Winning Decorative Concrete

Texas Bomanite has a renowned reputation for their expertise in decorative concrete craftsmanship, especially in creating seamless transitions throughout the entry from outdoor to indoor. They were able to exceed the expectations of the project stakeholders. The Texas Bankers Association project benefited from Texas Bomanite’s capabilities and expertise. First impressions are crucial when entering a building, both for employees and potential tenants. The Texas Bankers Association is set to make a stunning first impression for many years to come.

Texas Bomanite Transforms Two Elementary Schools

January 15, 2024

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Best-In-Class

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.

Texas Bomanite Installs Beautiful Bomanite Custom Polished Concrete to Enhance Cutting Edge Design

October 30, 2023

The Stack Deep Ellum is a 16-story mixed-use building located in the Deep Ellum neighborhood of Dallas, Texas. It features 14,000 square feet of street-front retail space and nearly 200,000 square feet of state-of-the-art office space. The building’s design is edgy and innovative, while providing function and blending seamlessly with the energetic vibe of the neighborhood.

International real estate firm, Hines, is part of the team that developed The Stack and now occupies 11,000 square feet of prime office space, a natural move for them as they created the building to foster collaboration and creativity.

Bomanite Custom Polished Concrete Provides Durability and Boosts Beauty

Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems were utilized in the Hines office space at The Stack Deep Ellum and were perfect to provide a custom polished flooring surface with durability and beauty.

Bomanite Licensee Texas Bomanite was asked by Balfour Beatty Construction to provide Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems decorative concrete flooring throughout the hallways of The Stack’s 16^th floor office space, including a central café area called “The Hub”. Texas Bomanite installed Bomanite VitraFlor and Bomanite Patène Teres custom polished concrete to create the stunning flooring surfaces.

The Bomanite VitraFlor system consists of initial grinding, chemical hardening with Bomanite Stabilizer Pro, and honing and polishing with protection from Bomanite VitraFinish. Bomanite Patène Teres uses Bomanite Chemical Stains and Bomanite Concrete Dyes to color fully cured concrete as part of the polishing process and for this project was utilized in conjunction with Bomanite Concrete Dye. This project included 4,615 SF of polished concrete at a 400-grit finish in the hallways and 680 SF with pattern, scoring, and dye in The Hub. The design in The Hub consisted of a geometric triangle pattern in two different shades of Bomanite Black Orchid Concrete Dye. Bomanite custom polished concrete was selected so that the office space would uphold beauty while maintaining durability against the high foot traffic expected in the office.

Award Winning Decorative Concrete

Texas Bomanite created a surface that is practical and purposeful, provides durability and versatility, and complements the edgy and innovative style throughout the space. The stellar execution and quality of work by Texas Bomanite earned them the 2022 Bronze Award for Best Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems Project. The office space was complete and ready for visitors in a little over 6 months and Texas Bomanite enjoyed working alongside a great crew while providing a strong, durable flooring surface inside The Stack.

Texas Bomanite Creates Vibrant VitraFlor Flooring for Seminary

January 12, 2023

What does a Leap of Faith look like? It begins with a situation like Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) faced in April 2020. A $14 million building had been three years in the making and was yet to be built. With donations earmarked and targeted to cover the construction already in the bucket, the project was pending the issuance of city permits. The permitting process had been delayed because of incredibly significant growth in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The COVID pandemic struck March 15, 2020, and three weeks later the final permits from the city of Dallas were issued. Not knowing when things would get back to normal, the only logical conclusion was a Leap of Faith by DTS, and the building project started in May.

Dallas Theological Seminary is a highly esteemed and recognized seminary with locations all over the country and in Europe. Texas Bomanite was asked by the main contractor, Hill & Wilkinson, to provide Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems decorative concrete flooring throughout DTS’s new chapel and student center. Bomanite Polished concrete was selected so that it would remain both beautiful and durable against the high foot traffic the chapel and student building anticipated on a daily basis.

Beautiful Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems Define Durable Decorative Concrete

The patented technology of the Bomanite Custom Polishing System chemically reacts with the concrete to lock in the color, and the mechanical application closes the surface to keep out contaminants. One application, permanent results. Lustrous color, protected by a tight, beautiful sheen. The Bomanite Custom Polishing System offers exceptional resistance to slipping, abrasion and impact. Available in finishes from satin to gloss, finished surfaces also repel water and oil and are dust-proof. This finish does not require replacement, recoating, or waxing and thus is superior to limited-life coatings. The non-toxic, non-flammable and odorless application is environmentally friendly. And surface care is user-friendly as routine cleaning will maintain luster.

The Bomanite Custom Polishing VitraFlor System was chosen for this project. Texas Bomanite installed over 13,000 SF of (Class D – Large Aggregate Exposed) Bomanite Polished Concrete at an 800-Grit finish. Bomanite VitraFlor is ground to expose the desired amount of aggregate, then polished to the required gloss level and treated with Bomanite VitraFinish for protection. The primary benefit of Bomanite VitraFlor is the simplicity of installation and durability of the finished floor, lending to low-maintenance and long-term sustainable features. VitraFlor by Bomanite is intended primarily for new construction or major renovation projects. Now even ordinary concrete can live up to Bomanite’s promise that all concrete can be functional and stylish.

Bomanite Licensee Delivers During Difficult COVID Pandemic

Texas Bomanite, part of the distinguished Bomanite Licensee network, was established in 1987 and has since grown to become one of Texas’ largest and most respected architectural concrete contractors with offices in Dallas and Central Texas. They are renowned for their team of dedicated, talented, and professional concrete craftsman who collaborate closely with owners and designers to tailor an architectural concrete plan to budget and to specs. They complete projects especially during difficult construction scenarios. For Dallas Theological Seminary, it may have been a Leap of Faith to begin such a large construction project during the height of COVID, but the choice of Texas Bomanite to deliver the vision of the project was a certainty. Chafer Chapel and Student Life Center Live Cam

Texas Bomanite Honored for Hotel Drover Decorative Concrete

November 14, 2022

The staff at Hotel Drover in Fort Worth, TX, pride themselves in guaranteeing your stay will be unique, as no two of the 200 luxurious guest rooms are alike. This urban ranch oasis, an Autograph Collection Hotel by Marriott, embodies a rustic-luxe design throughout. The hotel is the anchor of the award-winning Mule Alley, an entertainment destination transformed from beautifully restored 100-year-old horse and mule barns. Offering an authentic glimpse of the American west, Mule Alley is part of the Stockyards Historic District featuring the world’s only twice-daily cattle drive on Exchange Ave., a carefully curated collection of restaurants, eateries, entertainment venues, shops, heritage brands, and creative workplaces.

Decorative Concrete Creates Unique Design

For Hotel Drover construction, Texas Bomanite, one of Texas’ largest and most respected architectural concrete contractors, was asked by Commerce Construction Co., LP to provide a decorative concrete floor throughout the hotel lobby, levels 1&2 of the offices, levels 2-6, the event barn area, outside the event barn restrooms, and stained concrete columns in the event barn. These are six different architectural areas, with six different specifications, but required an overall cohesive design aesthetic specification – no small task and no small challenge in a state that prides itself in everything being bigger.

The hotel lobby included 3,610 SF of 7/8” Modena SL with Chemical Stain – Gray Concrete Overlay that was later Acid Stained with Bomanite – Ebony Stain. The Ebony Acid Stain was diluted at two different percentages, 10% and 40%, to create the bands and fields as shown in the pictures. The overlays were sealed with a two-part polyurethane sealing system in a matte finish. The architect’s use of reclaimed wood to frame each of the decorative concrete flooring overlays adds another dimension of ambiance and intrigue to the outer bands of concrete surrounding the fields.

Levels 0, 2-6 consisted of 14,525 SF of sealed concrete flooring. Office levels 1&2 consisted of 3,962 SF of Bomanite Ebony acid stain and two-part polyurethane sealing system also in a matte finish. This compliments the chosen décor and creates a delightful work atmosphere. The decorative concrete flooring is alluring and allows the eyes to almost flow seamlessly through the space, with just enough shine to brighten anyone’s mood and lighten the daily workload.

The event barn bar was a total of 797 SF consisting of the same 7/8” Modena SL with Chemical Stain – Gray Concrete Overlay that was later Acid Stained with Bomanite – Ebony Stain and sealed the two-part polyurethane sealing system in a matte finish. Finally, 8 vertical columns in the event barn were stained to match the aesthetic of the rest of the space. The stain helps to accentuate both the height of the ceiling and the lower stone portions of the columns, and to tie the other design elements in the space together.

Bomanite Systems Allow Artistic Inspiration

Bomanite Toppings Systems includes Bomanite Patène Artectura, a unique coloration system applied topically. It turns your concrete into a “canvas” for creating an unlimited range of artistic possibilities that fit any budget, and any design criteria, from mild to wild. Bomanite Patène Artectura achieves dazzling design options that create one-of-a-kind floors, paving or precast options limited only by your imagination. As in this project, Bomanite Patène Artectura is also especially well-suited for both horizontal and vertical surfaces. It’s more versatile than you expect, and more economical than you think.

Award Winning Decorative Concrete

Texas Bomanite is known for their craftsmanship and their ability to deliver and exceed expectations of all project stakeholders. For this project they received the 2021 GRAND AWARD for Best Bomanite Patène Artectura Project. Every bucket list will now include Hotel Drover, an aspirational destination hotel experience like no other. The Hotel Drover exudes the Texas hospitality Fort Worth is known for. The decorative concrete, installed by Texas Bomanite, exemplifies the quality work of their team of specially trained artisans, which is an award-winning example of the Bomanite licensee network.

Bomanite Announces Decorative Concrete Annual Awards

March 14, 2022

A resounding round of applause greeted these talented Bomanite decorative concrete craftsmen. Bomanite proudly presents the Annual Decorative Concrete Project Award winners! The Bomanite Annual Conference was held in Snohomish, WA, in March which culminated with the Annual Banquet Dinner where the awards were presented. It was wonderful for everyone involved to meet in person once again, to see maskless smiling faces, and to get jeans and hands covered with concrete. If you want to create phenomenal decorative concrete, you have to create muscle memory by getting your hands involved. The concrete craftsmen gather annually to learn hands on new trade techniques, business strategies and exchange ideas with Bomanite Licensees from around the world.

With a 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, and improvements, and everything in between.

Texas Bomanite received the Best Bomanite Patène Artectura Project – GRAND AWARD for their stunningly gorgeous work on the Hotel Drover in Fort Worth, TX. Using our Bomanite Coloration Systems Patène Artectura and Bomanite Modena SL with Chemical Stain, Texas Bomanite was able to achieve a consistent and beautiful look throughout the many diverse architectural areas of the hotel. They provided decorative concrete flooring in the hotel lobby, levels 1 & 2 of the offices, levels 2-6, the event barn bar area, outside the event barn restrooms, and stained concrete columns in the event barn.

Carolina Bomanite Corporation, Mt. Holly, NC, received the Best Bomanite Imprint Systems Project GOLD AWARD for their pretty and professional craftsmanship at Courtyard Marriott, Greenville, SC. Using the Bomanite Imprint Systems Bomanite Bomacron Patterns Running Bond Belgian Block, 10” Boardwalk, and Slate Texture, Carolina Bomanite created decorative concrete for multiple amenity and entry areas. This project was underway prior to COVID and was delayed during construction for approximately one year. The diversity, yet cohesion, of the installation of the patterns is literally enchanting and breathtaking.

Bomanite Licensee Colorado Hardscapes received the Best Bomanite Exposed Aggregate Systems Project GOLD AWARD for their distinctive decorative concrete work at the Market Station, Denver, CO. Using Bomanite Exposed Aggregate Systems with Bomanite Sandscape® Texture, Colorado Hardscapes achieved an unforgettable eye-catching decorative concrete pattern on the paseo that draws the eye directly to the chevron pattern. The paseo is located where one would normally find the alley. There were innumerable technical challenges that came with this project including having to coordinate the snow melt system so that decorative sawcuts didn’t cut through the tubing that ran beneath.

Colorado Hardscapes also captured the Best Bomanite Toppings Systems Project GOLD AWARD for their unbelievable achievement at RYE SoBo Apartments, Denver, CO, of creating the Clark Richert Abstract Art in decorative concrete titled: Four Color Intertwine – 2021. Using Bomanite Toppings Systems with Bomanite Micro-Top XT, the art piece was brought to life with fifteen different colors, and each color is surrounded by a saw cut to add to the crisp lines and enhance the dimensional look. Richert originally wanted to use embedded mosaic tiles in concrete to create his piece, but once he saw how vivid and solid Micro-Top XT could make each section, it was absolute that Colorado Hardscapes utilize that product instead.

Bomanite Licensee Premier Concrete Construction took home the Best Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems GOLD AWARD for their dazzling decorative concrete work at Colonial Theater Keene, Keene, NH. Using Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems with Bomanite Modena TG Epoxy Terrazzo they were able to achieve stunning results on the flooring, pre-cast cove base, and pre-cast stairs and risers. All included two colors and a diamond strip pattern. Supply chain issues that would have delayed the project for five months after the scheduled to begin forced Premier Concrete Construction to set up their own shop to pre-cast 300LF of cove base and the full set of stairs and risers per spec.

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.

2021 List of Bomanite Award Winners

Bomanite Imprint Systems

HONORABLE MENTION: Carolina Bomanite Corporation – The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery – Charlotte, NC – Bomacron Pattern: Running Bond Belgian Block
HONORABLE MENTON: Connecticut Bomanite Systems – Branford Route 1 and 2 Roundabout – Branford, CT – Bomacron Pattern: Ashlar Slate and Herringbone Brick
BRONZE: Connecticut Bomanite Systems – Downtown Danbury Transit Oriented Development – Danbury, CT – Bomacron Pattern: Medium Ashlar Slate, Soldier Course Belgian Block
SILVER: Beyond Concrete – Dennis Collins Park – Bayonne, NJ – Bomacron Pattern: Circular Cobblestone/Granite Texture, 11-inch/6-inch Boardwalk
GOLD: Carolina Bomanite Corporation – Courtyard Marriott – Greenville, SC – Bomacron Pattern: Running Bond Belgian Block, 10” Boardwalk, Slate Texture

Bomanite Exposed Aggregate Systems

HONORABLE MENTION: Colorado Hardscapes – McGregor Square – Denver, CO – Bomanite Sandscape® Texture Exposed Aggregate System
HONORABLE MENTION: Heritage Bomanite — Maravillosa Senior Living – Fresno, CA – Bomanite Sandscape® Texture Exposed Aggregate System
BRONZE: Bomanite Toronto – Sunset Drive Private Residence – Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Bomanite Sandscape® Texture Exposed Aggregate System and Bomanite Sandscape Refined Exposed Aggregate System
SILVER: Musselman & Hall Contractors, LLC – Stowers Institute for Medical Research – Kansas City, MO – Bomanite Sandscape® Texture Exposed Aggregate System
GOLD: Colorado Hardscapes – Market Station – Denver, CO – Bomanite Sandscape® Texture Exposed Aggregate System

Bomanite Toppings Systems

GOLD: Colorado Hardscapes – RYE SoBo Apartments – Clark Richert Abstract Art – Denver, CO – Bomanite Toppings System Micro-Top XT

Bomanite Specialty Project

HONORABLE MENTION: Bomanite Artistic Concrete – WestStar Tower at Hunt Plaza – El Paso, TX – Bomanite Specialty Project – Specialty Walls

Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems

BRONZE: Premier Concrete Construction – Laflamme Residence – Etna, NH – Bomanite Belcolore Custom Polishing System and Bomanite Modena SL Custom Polishing System
SILVER: Musselman & Hall Contractors, LLC – Westview Elementary – Excelsior Springs, MO – Bomanite VitraFlor Custom Polishing System
GOLD: Premier Concrete Construction – Colonial Theater Keene – Keene, NH – Bomanite Modena TG Epoxy Terrazzo Custom Polishing System

Bomanite Patène Artectura Project – GRAND AWARD

GRAND AWARD: Texas Bomanite – Hotel Drover – Fort Worth, TX – Bomanite Coloration Systems Patène Artectura with Bomanite Modena SL with Chemical Stain

Lake Belton High School Features Bomanite Decorative Concrete Systems

December 15, 2021

Lake Belton High School is a 385,000 square-foot campus located in Temple, Texas and includes various community, teaching, and athletic spaces. Known as the Home of the Broncos, this comprehensive high school was designed to support 2,500 students with key programming that includes science, athletics, performing and fine arts, an auditorium, and a core learning center. With close coordination between the architect O’Connell Robertson and the contractor Bartlett Cocke General Contractors during the design phase, the client’s goals and budget were achieved.

Texas Bomanite was asked by Bartlett Cocke to provide 243,000 SF of polished concrete flooring, including 9,165 SF of flooring with large aggregate exposure and custom glass aggregates. In the hallways, the Bomanite Micro-Top Toppings System was utilized to add a distinct decorative feature over the polished concrete flooring. Additionally, Bomanite Alloy Exposed Aggregate decorative concrete was installed outside the building in the courtyard, near the athletic field, and near the concession stand.

Bomanite Systems in Action

Texas Bomanite utilized the Bomanite VitraFlor Custom Polishing System, which consisted of grinding, chemical hardening with Bomanite Stabilizer Pro, and honing and polishing with Bomanite VitraFinish. Custom glass aggregates in the colors Cranberry & Red Chunk were incorporated into the flooring, reflecting the school colors, and adding a stunning point of interest.

The VitraFlor process utilizes select un-colored concrete that is placed and finished to standards required for decorative polished concrete flooring. The concrete is ground to expose the desired amount of aggregate, then polished to the required gloss level and treated with a Bomanite stain resist. The primary benefit to Bomanite VitraFlor is the simplicity of installation and durability of the finished floor, lending to its low-maintenance and long-term sustainable features.

To further embody school spirit, 22 horseshoe logos were installed over the polished floor using the Bomanite Micro-Top Toppings System. Bomanite Micro-Top is a cutting-edge technology that uses a paper-thin concrete medium and provides a coloration system like no other. Utilizing a troweled-on cementitious topping that tenaciously bonds to virtually any substrate, including concrete, wood, metal, plastic or asphalt, Micro-Top succeeds where other coloring methods have failed. 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.

Bomanite Alloy Exposed Aggregate is an architectural exposed concrete with varying exposure depths using non-native quartz and decorative aggregates that are surface seeded on concrete. Bomanite Alloy is suited for exterior applications – anywhere that improved wear resistance for light- to moderate-duty vehicular or foot traffic combined with an architectural finish is necessary. Due to the use of Bomanite Color Hardener, Bomanite Alloy is well known as a highly durable surface and is perfect to provide increased surface and slip resistance, making it an ideal product choice for the outdoor installations at Lake Belton High School.

Quality Design and Team Collaboration Result in a Spectacular Finish

Detailed collaborative efforts between the design and construction teams produced excellent results and the utilization of multiple Bomanite Systems provided the opportunity to enhance numerous spaces inside and outside of Lake Belton High School. While each system offers unique decorative qualities, all three will provide long-term durability and strength for many years to come.

“The building represents what we want to see. We want to see collaborative working; we want to see people working together. And this building is made for that,” said Jill Ross, principal of Lake Belton High School. The team of quality architects, engineers, and contractors on the Lake Belton High School project worked in collaboration, shared a vision and values, and produced a stunning and spectacular project.

Award Winning Decorative Concrete

Texas Bomanite installed multiple Bomanite Systems and provided beautiful decorative concrete finishes throughout the campus, earning the 2020 Best Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems Project Honorable Mention Award for their outstanding efforts. Their expert execution and precision resulted in flooring finishes with unique and distinct detail that feature personalized elements of design and embody the Lake Belton Broncos school spirit.

Veterans Memorial Plaza Honors Men and Women Who Served and Sacrificed

November 15, 2021

The City of Carrollton, Texas is proud to honor our country’s veterans with exhibitions located throughout the city. The Veterans Memorial Plaza is the newest display and was created to honor veterans across all branches of the military who have served around the world. Carrollton’s Mayor Kevin Falconer stated, “The purpose of the Veterans Memorial Plaza is to remember and honor those men and women who served and sacrificed in defense of our great nation while we educate future generations about the courage and valor exhibited by these veterans.”

Featured at the memorial are five illuminated panels that showcase each military branch and a large ground-level concrete map of the world. The world map design includes bronze stars that highlight where the major conflicts took place with an American flag placed over Washington D.C. An area of the plaza was raised, allowing visitors to view the memorial from an elevated surface and giving them the opportunity to absorb the history of our nation while remembering and honoring those who have served.

Structural Integrity Meets Distinct Design Aesthetic

Bomanite Licensee Texas Bomanite was brought into this special project to create the entire ground-level concrete map of the continents, along with the star decorations within the map. They installed Bomanite Exposed Aggregate Systems using Bomanite Sandscape Refined coupled with the Bomanite Antico finishing process to create approximately 3,000 square feet of distinct decorative concrete.

Bomanite Sandscape Refined is an architectural exposed concrete with a very fine exposure depth and in this case was paired with the Bomanite Antico process to create a surface with fissures, voids, and other random effects not normally seen with traditional finished concrete. Sandscape Refined Antico is a unique aesthetically pleasing alternative system that is suited for exterior applications and provides long term durability, low maintenance, and high safety features.

The continents were further distinguished by adding a sandblast finish and the entire map was tinted using Bomanite Buckskin Con-Color to create consistency across the hardscape while adding beautiful coloration that emphasizes the unique textural detail.

Technical Expertise and Exceptional Results

From the conceptual stage and specification development right through to a customized maintenance program, Bomanite professionals bring unmatched expertise with superior Bomanite systems. Bomanite product lines deliver the best possible combination of creative design options and technical expertise. Texas Bomanite’s goal in constructing the plaza hardscape was to provide structural integrity while maintaining the designer’s intent and creating a unique and stunning design aesthetic.

Their technical expertise, exceptional planning, communication, and execution resulted in an exceptional project. Former Carrollton Mayor Ron Branson, a U.S. Air Force and Vietnam War veteran, said the memorial will pay tribute to veterans who did not stand by in the face of danger, but instead volunteered to place themselves in harm’s way for the good of others. The outstanding installation of Bomanite Sandscape Refined Antico earned Texas Bomanite the 2020 Best Bomanite Exposed Aggregate Systems Project Honorable Mention Award and provided a durable, distinct, and remarkable feature that will honor veterans for years to come.

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