Admittedly, when you think about concrete, feng shui and chic interior decorating may not come to mind. The truth however is that this material is the finish of choice for many of the world’s most prestigious architects and structures. Not only does it lead to a very beautiful finish, it is eco-friendly, since it leverages […]

When Matt Koerner, president of Manhattan Concrete Design, founded his company in 2004, the marriage of concrete and epoxy coating wasn’t quite the function-meets-form evolution that now leads flooring trends a decade later. With a thriving business, split between the two finishes, Koerner focuses on myriad projects while trying to grow his business at the […]

Imagine a world with self-cleaning buildings and clean-air-promoting-roadways. These technologies may sound like space-age ideas, but they are present-day realities due to special formulations of concrete. Capable of neutralizing pollution and washing away harmful smog, concrete products provide tremendous value to our architectural spaces and planet. Proprietary technology (based on particles of titanium dioxide) is […]

What’s the most abundant mineral on earth? What reduces the consumption of raw materials? What can incorporate recycled products, such as crushed glass, bits of recycled plastic, marble chips and metal shavings? What floors optimize radiant heat transfer? What floors work great with solar design? What absorbs the heat of the sun during the day […]

41 Cooper Square is a USGBC LEED PLATINUM Building  “Green design” is good for the environment. It is great for our health. It is fundamental for the future.  If you’re in the business of boosting your bottom line, lowering your operating costs, and putting in place a healthier indoor environment, look no further than Manhattan […]

A perfect solution when getting rid of tough stains is to install an epoxy floor. When spills or messes are a prevalent risk, epoxy comes to the rescue. It is the difference between a porous and non-porous surface. In other words, the smooth sheen and gripping qualities make it a reason why it is leader […]