The city of Strongsville, OH decided to construct a massive retaining wall along both sides of State Route 42 leading into the city from the south. The concept of the retaining wall was to welcome all to the city and the businesses that operate within its limits. Strongsville’s architects viewed numerous retaining walls in the area and were not pleased with their construction or aesthetics. They decided to go with a chiseled-stone appearance constructed out of precast concrete blocks. After the walls were built, the final appearance was up for debate. There is an abundance of natural sandstone near the walls, and the architects wanted the walls to blend in naturally. Euclid Chemical/Increte was called in for a meeting to discuss options. Stain-Crete was immediately offered as a natural looking solution and mock-ups were underway, and the city required antigraffiti resistance. Increte’s Urethane was first applied on the mock-up, but it darkened the Stain-Crete samples too much and it was too glossy. Urethane Water Based was then brought in, and results were just what the city was hoping for. ”Your products were easy to apply and created ‘the look’ and ‘function’ the city needed in their signature commercial road, State Route 42 that is driven by thousands of vehicles daily. Your diligence paid off in matching the color of the surrounding area and by using products that will last for many years to come.” – Chris Pariano, Sales Manager, Lakewood Supply The final product selection was Stain-Crete in rust brown, cut 1:1 with water and Urethane Water Based applied over the top. The final appearance of the completed project gives a warm welcome to all entering Strongsville from the south.