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Tenec Founders Share Journey from Coatings Manufacturing to Contracting with Arizona Contractor & Community Magazine
With an impressive background in all things concrete coatings, founders Daniel and Leane Owen shared their experience transitioning from the manufacturing side of the business to contracting with Arizona Contractor & Community Magazine. The couple previously owned and operated Arizona Polymer Flooring, a leading concrete coatings manufacturer, which they transformed into a nationally recognized brand…
Mark Haen Shares Expertise on Coatings Selection at Concrete Decor Show in Texas
An expert in concrete coatings formulation, installation and troubleshooting, Tenec General Manager Mark Haen was tapped to present a technical seminar at the 2020 Concrete Decor Show in Arlington, Texas. He broke down the latest concrete coatings products and explained where and why they are best used. Attendees gained insight on: Restoration of nonstructural concrete…
Mark Haen Joins Tenec Coatings as General Manager
With nearly three decades of experience in the concrete coatings industry, we’re excited to announce that Mark Haen has joined Tenec Coatings as General Manager. A master coatings troubleshooter who understands the diverse challenges customers face, Mark oversees day-to-day operations, ensuring projects are completed with the highest level of quality and execution. Mark has a…
Concrete Surface Prep: Why it Can Make or Break Your Installation
As Benjamin Franklin famously once said: Fail to prepare and prepare to fail. This statement couldn’t be more true in the concrete coatings world. The pre-installation preparation process is just as important as the coating installation itself. In fact, it can make or break your finished floor. Whether you’re installing a coating, resurfacing a floor…
Overcome These 4 Concrete Flooring Issues with a Skilled Coatings Contractor
At a quick glance, installing concrete or coatings may seem easy – it’s just a simple gray slab, after all. However, it takes immense skill and precision to do it right. Temperature, humidity, concrete formulation, cure time and numerous other factors influence how your concrete substrate – the concrete slab beneath your flooring – performs….
President Leane Owen Shares Creative Concrete Flooring Ideas with Arizona Foothills Magazine
Concrete floors don’t have to be plain gray slabs – they can be bold, colorful and stylish. In an article for Arizona Foothills Magazine, Tenec Coatings President Leane Owen shared four creative options to take your home to the next level: sleek polished floors, metallic epoxy coatings, faux wood and rustic grind and seal. With…
Why Site Surveys are Essential for Commercial, Industrial Flooring Projects
Commercial and industrial spaces require specialized flooring that stands up to the facility’s day-to-day traffic. With seemingly endless floor coating options, how do contractors determine the right flooring system for the space? They start with an in-depth site survey. What is a Site Survey? Site surveys usually occur before formally moving forward with a project….
How to Choose the Right Flooring Removal Contractor
If you’re considering new flooring, it’s important to budget for the removal of your current flooring in addition to installation costs. While many people think ripping it up is an easy task, it actually takes a skilled contractor and specialty equipment to completely remove flooring without damaging the surface beneath it or leaving your property covered…
From Simple to Stylish, Protect and Enhance Your Garage Floors with Epoxy Coatings
Garages take a beating. Cars, bikes, yard equipment, foot traffic and more wear on your garage’s concrete floor, often leaving ugly, hard-to-remove stains or creating a surface ripe for slips-and-falls. Epoxy coatings remedy those issues, providing a beautiful finish that’s safe, easy to clean and stands up to daily wear and tear. The most common…