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Become an expert in concrete overlay and topping!
Learn from this practical instruction manual how to rejuvenate concrete floors, driveways, exterior flatwork, and even wall surfaces.
Now you can offer your customers beautiful alternatives to costly removal and replacement of old concrete.
Here you’ll find detailed application techniques for concrete on different surfaces, and how to select the most appropriate resurfacing system for each project.
Step-by-step instructions are included for obtaining different finishes, including:
- stamping mats
- stencils
- spray-downs
- micro-topping
- scoring techniques
- working with gelled acid
- polishing
- applying stains, dyes, & tints
- selecting and applying the right sealer
You’ll learn how to estimate materials, prep and prepare surfaces, repair cracks, and test for moisture-vapor transmission.
Shows how to set up a mixing station and gives estimated curing times for many overlay jobs.
Provides proven marketing tips to get your overlay and topping business going.
Includes Websites and addresses of manufacturers offering overlay and coating products.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- About the Author, 5
- Introduction, 7
- 1 Choosing One System Over Another, 11
- 2 Finish and Texture Options, 15
- 3 Establishing Expectations with the Builder, Architect, and Owner, 18
- 4 Budget Analysis, 22
- 5 Writing a Fair Contract, 26
- 6 The Importance of Safety, 31
- 7 Site Conditions Affecting the Installation of Decorative Overlays, 35
- 8 Dealing with Moisture-Vapor Transmission, 38
- 9 Surface Preparation: Obtaining the Right Profile, 40
- 10 Repairing Cracks, 49
- 11 Estimating Materials, 52
- 12 Follow the Technical Data Sheets, 54
- Photo Gallery, 56
- 13 Setting Up a Mixing Station, 67
- 14 Underlayments, 70
- 15 Self- Leveling Overlays, 72
- 16 Spray-Down Systems, 79
- 17 Microtoppings, 83
- 18 Stamped Overlays, 90
- 19 Vertical Stamped Overlays, 96
- 20 Adding Excitement with Color, 101
- 21 Sealing and Protecting Your Work, 105
- 22 Tools, Equipment, and Supplies, 109
- 23 Tips for Marketing Decorative Overlays, 114
- Glossary, 118
- Resources, 124
Includes: Book
Published by: The Concrete Network
134 Pages, 8-1/2 x 11
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