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The McMillen Family Pavilion at Franke Park project has been completed! DANCER installed over 9,000 square feet of our StrongTread Classic polished concrete flooring system for a salt-and-pepper exposure. Two penetrating dyes, Welsh Slate and Concrete Gray, along with the concrete’s natural color, are used throughout the space, including a 7-foot by 12-foot Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation logo installed in the lobby. Design by Design Collaborative. General Construction by MICHAEL KINDER & SONS, INC. Photography by Tim Brumbeloe at BFA Commercial Photography.

CME Construction has moved to their new headquarters in Fort Wayne, Indiana. DANCER installed the lobby's terrazzo floor in two custom terrazzo blends of stone, glass, and mother-of-pearl, "CP Ice Ice Baby" and "CP Icebreaker." CME's blue logo spans 6 feet in diameter in the center of the lobby, and the 4" tall precast base made and installed by DANCER ties the finished space together. Design and Construction by CME.

Pearl Street Arts Center, headquarters for Pearl Arts Inc., is a community arts hub and performing arts venue in the former Perfection Bakery building in downtown Fort Wayne. Terrazzo flooring installed by DANCER spans the main hall and leads to the large auditorium. “CP Pearl,” a custom blend of mother-of-pearl and marble chips, gives the space a bright, sparkling appearance with its natural light. Design by Design Collaborative. Construction by The Hagerman Group.

BA Carts has opened their new Powersports Showroom in Van Wert, Ohio. We polished over 12,000 square-feet with our StrongTread Polish – Classic system that showcases their golf carts and off-road sports and utility vehicles. Two penetrating dyes were applied to define the showroom’s space, and the floor was finished to an 800 grit high sheen. The polished concrete floors complement the industrial modern design, providing BA Carts with a durable finished floor that will last the business for years to come.

American Technology Components, Inc. (ATC) built a new headquarters for their custom electronic manufacturing in Elkhart, Indiana. DANCER installed seven of our systems throughout the facility, with over 130,000 square feet of flooring, including polished concrete, epoxy floor coatings, sealed concrete, and vertical overlays. We worked with ATC early in the building phase to select flooring, stairway, and overlay finishes. These durable systems complement the design and serve ATC’s whole team for years to come.

Divider strips are cut and placed on the prepared flooring surface before the terrazzo is mixed and installed. They are used to separate color changes in the floor, create patterns and designs, and can control cracking in the ⅜” thick terrazzo overlay. TYPES OF DIVIDER STRIPS We use three common types of divider strips for different purposes. ▪️ Thick Metal Strips – Used for color changes and as a transitions to other materials. Available in Aluminium, Brass, or Zinc metal. ▪️ Thin Metal Strips – Used for the grid pattern. Available in Aluminium, Brass, or Zinc metal. ▪️ Neoprene Strips – Installed over cold joints. Provides some flexibility in the floor for movement in the concrete slab.

Fort Financial Credit Union has opened their new headquarters in Fort Wayne, off Lima Road. The multi-story building operates as a full-service branch and houses their administration and support departments. DANCER made and installed multiple flights of our CAST Flat Treads and CAST Terrazzo Landings for the HQ's stairway. The first-floor landing has approach treads on two sides, with the tread edges cast to meet at a 90° angle. The terrazzo treads and landings are made from a custom blend called Silver Dollar, made of two types of white stones in a gray epoxy matrix, and polished to an interior step finish.

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We are stoked to share that DANCER has been selected as a finalist for the Greater Fort Wayne Inc. Excellence in Small Business Award! Our Vision is to run the Best Small Business and inspire others to do the same. We do this by Growing Leaders who deliver BEST WORK. With everything we create and install, we want it to be the BEST for our customers and our Team.

Chapman's Brewing Company has opened their doors on the Electric Works campus. Our StrongTread Polish – Classic was chosen for the Taproom and TreadWell Urethane Mortar system was chosen for the Brewery. Just over 6,000 square feet of our Classic polished concrete system in a natural, 400-grit finish was installed in the dining area and private party room. Our Urethane Mortar epoxy coating was installed in over 3,500 square feet of the brewery area; this is a system made to withstand the high-temperature swings of brewery activity. These floors are durable flooring solutions for Chapman’s and will serve them for years to come.