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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
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