Choosing a Coating Contractor Based on Net Promoter Score is the Best Measure of Quality How do you choose the right contractor for your next project? Online research, customer reviews, and polished social media pages can help, but they don’t always tell the full story. In today’s world, these can… Read More

Desco Wins 2016 Concrete Surfaces Polishing Award Desco is proud to announce winning the 2016 Concrete Surfaces Polishing Award.We received recognition for the best educational concrete polishing project at NAIT CAT in Edmonton, Alberta. This marks the third consecutive year Desco has won an award, previously in 2015 and 2014… Read More

SEAMLESS EPOXY MORTAR FLOOR FROM 1982 STILL IN GREAT CONDITION Hospitals require durable flooring solutions that exceed expectations and allow for hygienic practices. Desco originally installed the epoxy mortar floor in 1982 for Forest Construction and Peter Dawson, over 30 years ago. The original seamless epoxy mortar flooring and integrated… Read More

Quantitative Testing in the Polished Concrete Industry Quantitative testing is transforming the polished concrete industry by replacing traditional qualitative assessments. Consistent and objective measurements now assure clients of reliable, repeatable, and measurable results. Education remains essential to help define what makes a polished concrete floor truly “good.” Polished concrete is… Read More

DESCO RECEIVES 2015 CONCRETE POLISHING AWARD Desco, an Edmonton polished concrete contractor, proudly received the 2015 Concrete Surfaces Polishing Award for Best Commercial Project. The award recognized our work at the Doublestar Drilling Offices in Acheson, an industrial area just outside Edmonton. This project stood out because Desco corrected a… Read More

A few years back, we had a blog post on concrete surface profiles, explaining the differences between them. You can find it here. However, we still have people wondering why is a concrete surface profile so important? There are many reasons to mechanically abrade a floor to create a… Read More

A LIFE OF PURPOSE AND FAMILY We share the passing of Nestor Samycia with deep sadness and gratitude for a life well lived. Nestor passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015, at the age of 86, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Throughout his life, he led with compassion,… Read More

Desco is proud to announce that we are the 2014 Concrete Surfaces Polishing Award recipient for the best commercial project for our polished concrete at the Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre in Edmonton. Desco polished approximately 23,500 ft² of concrete to a Class B Level 4 (salt-and-pepper depth with a high… Read More

Surface Preparation Comes First At Desco, surface preparation is the most critical step in every project we complete. Serving Alberta’s construction restoration and protection industry, we ensure projects are done right the first time. Proper surface preparation allows coating systems to bond correctly and perform as designed. Without it, even… Read More

Why Basement Leaks Appear in Spring After another long Edmonton winter, warmer temperatures cause soil thawing and spring runoff. As the ground shifts, foundation cracks can open and allow water inside. Many Edmonton neighborhoods were built on former swampland, increasing the risk of basement leaks. Even small amounts of water… Read More