Grand Opening in Fife: What Contractors Learned About Overlays & Sealers

Amee Curtis
Aug 15, 2025
2 min read

When we opened our doors in Fife, WA, we knew we wanted to do more than cut a ribbon—we wanted to hand contractors a trowel, a squeegee, and a cold drink and say, “Let’s get to work.”

Our Fife Grand Opening wasn’t just a celebration—it was a hands-on training day, product demo session, and a meet-the-pros opportunity that brought together some of the best in the industry.

Here’s a breakdown of what happened, what was demoed, and what contractors took away from the day.

Featured Demos & Product Highlights during the Grand Opening in Fife

🔹 Duravel Overlay Systems

Trowel-applied resurfacing for rough, damaged, or unlevel slabs
Contractors saw side-by-side comparisons of full-depth patching vs microtopping
Tips were shared for slope correction, texture blending, and broadcast readiness

🔹 Kretus SL (Self-Leveling)

Rapid-set self-leveling overlay for prepping floors before polish or coatings
Live pour demo showed contractors how to maintain wet edges and avoid pinholes
Great for commercial and interior industrial applications

🔹 Polyurethane & Polyaspartic Sealers

We did real-time comparisons between clear PU and polyaspartic topcoats over flake and color quartz
Contractors learned about cure windows, gloss retention, and slip resistance options
Demos included Stain Shield, Polyurethane HP, and fast-cure polyaspartics

👀 Attendees got to see the difference between water-based vs solvent-based finishes, and how sheen, texture, and slip rating all vary depending on your topcoat system.

Top Takeaways for Contractors

Moisture testing is still skipped way too often—several attendees said they’d be investing in a proper meter after the demo.
Overlays are your friend, especially in retail jobs where clients want “perfect” concrete that started out not-so-perfect.
Flake systems aren’t all equal—broadcast technique + topcoat choice = long-term success or early wear.
Fast-cure products are awesome… if you understand how to stage and sequence your steps. Training matters.

Event Recap Highlights

Over 40 contractors from WA and OR attended
Prize raffles included a Husqvarna grinder accessory kit and custom flake blend buckets
Free tacos (obviously)
Live Q&A with Kretus and Citadel reps
Pop-up discount code for attendees who placed same-day orders

What’s Next?

This was just the beginning for PNW ECS Fife. We’ll be hosting:

Advanced coatings workshops
Overlay and broadcast competitions
Vendor showcase days
Full system install demos from start to finish

🎯 Want an invite to the next one? Join our contractor list at checkout or shoot us a message—we’ll keep you in the loop.

Conclusion

The Fife Grand Opening wasn’t just about showing off a new location—it was about equipping contractors with tools, products, and knowledge that make a difference on the job. Whether you came for the demo or the free tacos, we’re glad you joined us.

The next time you need coatings, overlays, or expert help—Fife’s got you.

📍 Visit PNW ECS in Fife or Sandy

We’re here to help with product advice, custom orders, and the kind of real-world knowledge that turns good jobs into great ones.