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Saving Money: Trowel-Down Cove vs Easycove®

The installation of hand-troweled, radius epoxy cove-base, requires a great deal of experience, technique and time. Successful installations include adequate substrate preparation, proper priming and mixing of materials, observance of recoat windows and a skilled technician with years of experience.

End-users are not the sole influencers for quality flooring. Government entities, health departments and other governing regulators have raised the bar for long-term performance demands and increased safety standards, such as cleanability and sanitary requirements. As such, seamless resinous flooring materials with integral coving are becoming the standard.

Integrity of the cove, expense of installation and ability to achieve a seamless floor-to-wall cove base that looks and performs consistently, continues to be among the top considerations when choosing hand-troweled vs pre-formed cove base.

Past experience demonstrates that traditional cove installation methods can be difficult for a variety of reasons; uneven floor-to-cove transitions, lack of uniform materials, temperature constraints, increasing lack of trowel experts, and most importantly high labor costs. Because of the growth in the resinous flooring market and the coinciding decrease in skilled technicians, the demand for easier and faster pre-formed cove base like Easycove has seen a surge in demand.

There are numerous variables that play a role in determining cost comparisons between hand-troweled coving and Easycove. Generally, when comparing the installation of a solid colored finished, 4” rolled radius cove, the cost is about even when the technicians are paid a loaded rate of $48 per hour (see Graph 1). When the technician rate increases over $48 per hour the Easycove costs are less than the hand troweled cove (see Graph 2). When a less skilled technician can be used to install the Easycove at a lower hourly rate than the hand troweled technician, huge savings are available to the flooring contractor (see Graph 3).

Other benefits to using Easycove over hand-troweled coving:

  • Less set up and layout time
  • More finished coving in less time equals faster job completion (see graph 3)
  • Far less mess than hand troweled cove and no recoat windows to plan around
  • Better impact and tensile strength than hand troweled coving
  • Can be pre-finished for even faster site installation
  • Far better fire resistance when compared to epoxy or other preformed coving brands

In the end, price is only one of the factors that play a roll in a successful flooring application. Other factors include:

  • When does the floor need to be complete and what is the fastest way to meet this deadline?
  • What coving system will look better when the flooring system is completed?
  • Can the coving system be installed in the environment where the floor is located?
  • How will the job site environment affect installation efficiency and quality?
  • Do I have enough skilled technicians to make sure the finished cove looks consistent across the entire job?

*Note, all costs analyses are subject to change due to industry standards.

By Heather Earley

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EASYCOVE® Appoints New International Product Manager

EASYCOVE® Appoints New International Product Manager

Fast Growing Coving Company Strengthens  International Exposure

Libertyville, IL – Easycove® announced today that Niyaz Abdullahkutty has joined Easycove® to further promote their coving products worldwide.  Niyaz comes with a wealth of experience in business development.  As an account executive in sales and marketing roles, Niyaz will be instrumental in bringing the Easycove® brand into the resinous flooring marketplace within the international setting.

Niyaz joins Easycove® as International Product Manager to further support the demands for Easycove® uniquely pre-formed coving products worldwide. Niyaz comments, “I am excited to take over this position and have recognized the immense scope of this product in the international market.  Easycove stands very distant from the traditional troweled covings, as it abundantly saves time, money and efforts.  This innovation is sure to achieve heights and very well to get appreciation from the construction industry.”

Heather Earley, President of Easycove® said, “Niyaz, under the direction of Brian Davies, of X-Calibur Construction Chemistry, Inc., not only brings with him a wealth of experience, but has the drive and determination we need to help deliver our unique coving products to the international region.  With his collaborative marketing style and ability to effectively acquire new clients, Niyaz will be a perfect fit within our company in helping us deliver faster, more consistent coving installations to the resinous flooring market abroad.  X-Calibur Construction Chemistry, Inc. was given exclusive international selling rights of Easycove® brand products for the GCC states (UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain), as well as Africa where it has operations in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt and Tunisia in addition to Africa wide distribution.

Brian Davies, CEO of X-Calibur Construction Chemistry, Inc. said, “X-Calibur having its Arabia, Africa and Asia Regional Headquarters in the United Arab Emierates and through its subsidiaries in the region make it an ideal partner for Easycove’s international expansion.  This partnership benefits customers as they have technical service locally available and product can be supplied ex-stock at competitive prices”.

About EASYCOVE®

Easycove® is a manufacturer of uniquely pre-formed coving products engineered to create a vastly superior bond to the walls and floor for coving demands in the resinous flooring industry.  Installed in a fraction of the time, compared to traditional troweled coving, Easycove®’s unique interlocking bond channels outperforms all other products on the market today.  The moisture barrier, impact and tensile strength is second to none, and offers significant reductions on labor and material costs across the board. Visit www.easycove.com for further information.

About X-Calibur Construction Chemistry, Inc.,

Inc. is focused on the supply of high quality specialist construction products worldwide and is a market leader in the supply and installation of resin flooring products.  X-Calibur’s product range incorporates some of the latest technology worldwide reflecting experience in working on projects internationally. Its subsidiary and its Arabia, Africa & Asia regional headquarters X-Calibur International FZC, located in Sharjah United Arab Emirates, manufactures and distributes throughout the region. Visit www.x-calibur.us for more information.

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EASYCOVE® Offers Exclusive Territory to Concrete Accessories, Inc. in Las Vegas

EASYCOVE® Offers Exclusive Territory to Concrete Accessories, Inc. in Las Vegas

Partnership satisfies demand in resinous flooring industry for high quality coving products and services in the Las Vegas, NV territory.

Libertyville, IL – Easycove® announced today that it has partnered with Concrete Accessories, Inc. in Las Vegas, NV.  As a distributor for Easycove® brand coving products, Concrete Accessories, will supply 1”, 4” and 6” coving as well as newly offered Easycove® Corners to the Las Vegas, NV area.

Concrete Accessories, Inc. is a leader in construction supplies and service.  With more than 40 years in the industry, Concrete Accessories, Inc. brings knowledge and customer service to the flooring marketplace. “Concrete Accessories has that unique ability to instill confidence in their customers, as well as maintain a high level of ‘old-fashioned’ customer service.  These attributes speak to our commitment to bring quality products and quality, professional oriented service to the customers we serve. Our partnership will not only bring superior coving products to the Las Vegas area, but also the enthusiasm to ensure customers are well served with the right coving products, like Easycove® ” said Heather Earley, President of Easycove®.

Jack Christiansen, Vice President at Concrete Accessories states, “Concrete Accessories is family owned and operated, meaning we take all business personally, striving to ensure superior, old-fashioned customer service where the customer is our number one priority.  Teaming with Easycove® was an easy decision as their coving products are in line with the level of quality our customers deserve.”

About EASYCOVE®

Easycove® is a manufacturer of uniquely pre-formed coving products engineered to create a vastly superior bond to the walls and floor for coving demands in the resinous flooring industry.  Installed in a fraction of the time, compared to traditional troweled coving, Easycove®’s unique interlocking bond channels outperforms all other products on the market today.  The moisture barrier, impact and tensile strength is second to none, and offers significant reductions on labor and material costs across the board. Visit www.easycove.com for further information.

About Concrete Accessories, Inc.

Concrete Accessories, Inc. has been serving Southern Nevada’s needs for quality construction supplies and service for more than 40 years.  Concrete Accessories, Inc., is family owned and operated.  With custom made tools and products to meet your exact specifications, Concrete Accessories, Inc. also provides free local delivery, extensive product training and quality products for one stop shopping. Visit www.concreteaccessoriesinc.com for more information.

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EASYCOVE® Expands Distribution Network in Midwest

EASYCOVE® Expands Distribution Network in Midwest with Industrial Coatings, LLC in Michigan

Partnership satisfies demand in resinous flooring industry for high quality coving products and services in the Michigan and Midwest Territories.

Libertyville, IL – Easycove® announced today that it has partnered with Industrial Coatings, LLC in Grand Blanc, MI.  As a distributor for Easycove® brand coving products, Industrial Coatings, LLC, will supply 1”, 4” and 6” coving as well as newly offered Easycove® Corners to the Michigan and Midwest Territories.

“Industrial Coatings, LLC is heavily involved in the industrial marketplace, with a solid presence in the food and beverage industry as well as commercial markets in the Midwest.  This partnership will strengthen our visibility and increase product availability to the coatings market where moisture mitigation is of increased concern.  Industrial Coatings, LLC has a unique way of identifying the products required for demanding construction projects.  We are appreciative of their support behind our products and their ability to provide the right products, like Easycove®, for the right job,” said Heather Earley, President of Easycove®.

David Mortellaro, Vice President at Industrial Coatings, makes a considerate effort to focus on cost and selection of quality products.  “Choosing the right products for the job is critical to our customer base. Easycove®, is going to offer them the ability to complete projects on time and on budget,” David stated.

About EASYCOVE®

Easycove® is a manufacturer of uniquely pre-formed coving products engineered to create a vastly superior bond to the walls and floor for coving demands in the resinous flooring industry.  Installed in a fraction of the time, compared to traditional troweled coving, Easycove®’s unique interlocking bond channels outperforms all other products on the market today.  The moisture barrier, impact and tensile strength is second to none, and offers significant reductions on labor and material costs across the board.

About Industrial Coatings, LLC,

Industrial Coatings LLC is a distributor and manufacturers representatives in the high performance coatings industry.  We service all industries requiring high performance coatings and corrosion prevention.  We offer unique engineered solutions to the toughest problems.  We offer coatings, supplies and equipment that solve unique problems industrial customers face.  Visit www.industrialcoatingsllc.com for more information.