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Bob Harris's Guide to <BR>Stained Concrete Interior Floors

Why Stained Concrete Floors? Because it is one of the hottest trends today among homeowners, and because it is a great way to build your business.

Learn how to turn concrete slabs into works of art your customers will cherish, and in return, reward you with a lifetime of repeat business.

Bob Harris's Guide to Stained Concrete Interior Floors is full of Charts, Helpful Hints and Step-By-Step Instructions. This new book shows you:
  • Concrete design options available today
  • How to estimate costs of different techniques
  • How to compare those costs to other floor covering options such as carpet, wood floors, tile, or marble.
Find out how to sell your services, write a contract for floor staining, then keep notes and records so you can repeat your performance.

Large Color Photos show you how to:
  • Correct problem floors
  • Test your stain before beginning
  • Apply dyes, grouts and sealers
  • Apply specialty techniques
Bob Harris's Guide to Stained Concrete Interior Floors is a 100 page, Full Color resource with valuable, detailed information including hundreds of tips and tricks from Bob Harris.

Bob Harris has personally placed and/or supervised the placement of over three million square feet of decorative concrete, including work for some of the major Disney theme parks in Orlando, Florida.




TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • About the Author, 5
  • Introduction, 7
  • 1 Why Stamped Concrete Is So Popular, 11
  • 2 Stamped Concrete Offers a Wide Spectrum of Design Options, 15
  • 3 Where Do Good Designs for Stamped Concrete Come From?, 18
  • 4 Budget Analysis of Stamped Concrete, 20
  • 5 Site Conditions Affecting Stamped Concrete Work, 25
  • 6 Mix Design Considerations for Stamped Concrete, 28
  • 7 Improving the Durability of Stamped Concrete, 32
  • 8 Establishing Expectations with the Builder, Architect, and Owner, 36
  • 9 Writing a Fair Contract, 40
  • 10 Chronicling Your Work, 43
  • 11 The Importance of Safety, 46
  • 12 Stamped Concrete Pictorial Overview, 51
  • 13 Methods of Coloring Stamped Concrete, 58
  • 14 Subgrade Preparation, 63
  • 15 Erecting the Forms, 64
  • 16 Installing Reinforcement, 68
  • 17 Placing the Concrete, 72
  • 18 Striking Off and Finishing the Concrete, 79
  • 19 Applying Color Hardener, 83
  • 20 Applying the Release Agent, 88
  • 21 The Concrete Stamping Process, 93
  • 22 Curing Stamped Concrete, 101
  • 23 Installing Joints, 104
  • 24 Release Removal, 110
  • 25 Fixing Minor Flaws, 115
  • 26 Sealing Stamped Concrete, 118
  • 27 Tools, Equipment, and Supplies, 122
  • 28 How to Sell Stamped Concrete Work, 128
  • 29 Taking Stamped Concrete Over the Top, 131
  • Glossary, 134
  • Resources, 138




Includes: Book with Full Color Pictures
By: Bob Harris
Published by: The Concrete Network
ISBN: 0-9747737-0-0
98 Pages, 8-1/2 x 11



Bob Harris's Guide to Stained Concrete Interior Floors scf-c10$35.00



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