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GraniteCrete has been working closely with our retail partners to set-up product demo days up-and-down California! What is a Demo Day? A Demo Day involves the physical installation of a permanent section of GraniteCrete at our retail partner’s location.  If there isn’t sufficient space for a permanent installation, an alternative of a moveable installation completed on a wooden pallet might be done instead. What can be expected from a Demo Day? A GraniteCrete representative will be on-site for approximately three to four hours – for the installation itself, and for a Q&A afterward. The representative will give a 15-minute overview of the product prior to the demonstration.  They will go step-by-step through the installation process while the

Each year on April 22, we celebrate Earth Day.  We have the opportunity to evaluate the impact our everyday choices have on the planet, and to look at where we can improve to better protect it for generations to follow. At GraniteCrete, we are proud to supply a product that benefits the environment in several ways.  However, our commitment to sustainability and environmentally-friendly choices doesn’t end there. The entire GraniteCrete team participates in composting of all qualifying food waste, as well as recycling of all approved items. Other steps some of our team members take involve: Using all LED lightbulbs Making an effort to not buy any single-use items Purchasing as many items as possible in glass containers –

When completing the GraniteCrete installation process, there are a number of ways to finish the surface to achieve different looks.  This month, we look at some of those tried-and-true methods. Method One Simply compact the GraniteCrete with a lawn roller filled with water.  Once it’s fully compacted, walk away – that’s it!  The look is similar to that of the surface finish seen with asphalt, but much more environmentally-friendly. Method Two Some people prefer to take the above method a step further, by laying a piece of plywood down on top of the GraniteCrete and using a vibratory-plate for the final compaction.  It’s important that a vibratory-plate is NOT used directly on the surface of