The New Solomon Colors Blog
11/13/2015 by Aaron Szerletich
Introducing our new blog!
World of Concrete 2016 Special Offer
11/13/2015 by Aaron Szerletich
A Special offer for WOC 2016
The Eternal Debate: Color Hardener vs Integral Color
11/24/2015 by Aaron Szerletich
Color Hardener and Integral Color are two distinct options for achieving the same goal - coloring concrete. Each presents a specific set of pros and cons that will help inform your decision. Read on to find which is best for your application.
Fall Training Recap
11/24/2015 by Aaron Szerletich
On a mild, if chilly, late October day, a couple dozen men and women stood patiently outside. The sound of diesel engines clattered in the background as a truck from the local ready mix producer backed up to the tent.
Fibers, and Finishers, and Sealers! Oh My!
11/25/2015 by Aaron Szerletich
Water is a big deal. Without it, it’s nearly impossible to place and work concrete using traditional methods. With too much, concrete takes too long to set and is compromised in strength and durability. Adding water to the surface makes the slab easier to work and finish, but it increases the chances of surface defects down the line. Solomon Colors offers a variety of products to help manage this element of concrete and maximize the performance of every yard.
The People of Solomon
11/25/2015 by Aaron Szerletich
People matter. As an ESOP company, Solomon Colors aims to take care of the people that make the company work.
Concrete Countertops: Like Nothing Else
12/2/2015 by Aaron Szerletich
From simple and classic to wild and avant garde, concrete countertops offer a variety of decorative possibilities for the home, office, or business.
Good Made Better: How the UF500 Automated System Revolutionizes Secondary Fiber Reinforcement
12/15/2015 by Aaron Szerletich
Secondary reinforcing fibers can be a double-edged sword. They can control cracks and generally improve performance, but they can be time consuming, difficult, and even hazardous to add to the mix. Manually adding bags of fiber to the trucks slows batching, it is difficult to track, and exposes workers to risk of injury from carrying heavy bags up ladders. In addition to being the superior fiber, UltraFiber 500 offers a solution to these issues with the superior dispenser.
This Old Dump Truck: Part 1
12/23/2015 by Aaron Szerletich
This year, Solomon Colors got an early Christmas present. A couple weeks ago, a 1927 Chevrolet Series LM Capitol dump truck arrived at the Springfield plant from a barn in Alhambra, Illinois - where the truck had sat untouched for almost two decades.
Better than Carpet; Superior to Tile
12/28/2015 by Aaron Szerletich
Concrete is a viable alternative to many traditional flooring materials such as carpet and tile. This article will give a brief overview of the low-maintenance, cleanly, and affordable concrete options as they compare to linoleum, vinyl tile, natural stone, ceramic, and carpet flooring.