Item #: 180-0SCF-04
Author: Bob Harris
Publisher: Craftsman
ISBN:0974773700
Format: Paperback
Your Price: $35.95
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Guide to Stained Concrete Interior Floors, from design to finish!
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. This new book shows you concrete design options available today, how to estimate costs of different techniques and 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 how to correct problem floors, test your stain before beginning, apply dyes, grouts and sealers, and specialty techniques. Full of charts, helpful hints and step-by-step instructions. 100 pp.Bob Harris's Guide to Stained Concrete Interior Floors - Table of Contents:
- Copyright
- About Bob Harris
- Introduction
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Why Stained Concrete Floors Are So Popular
- Stained Concrete Floors Provide a Wide Spectrum of Design Options
- Where Do Good Flooring Designs Come From?
- Budget Analysis of Stained Concrete Floors
- Site Conditions Affecting Chemical Staining Projects
- New Concrete: Attributes That Impact Chemical Staining
- Establishing Expectations with the Builder, Architect, and Owner
- Preparing Samples
- Writing a Fair Contract
- Chronicling Your Work
- The Importance of Safety
- When Extra Surface Preparation Is Required
- Getting Ready for Stain Application
- The Chemical Staining Process
- Applying Dyes and Grout
- Sealing and Protecting Your Work
- Equipment, Tools, and Supplies
- Specialty Techniques
- Troubleshooting: How to Fix and Avoid Common Field Problems
- Maintaining Chemically Stained Floors
- How to Sell Chemically Stained and Dyed Interior Floors
- The Future: Artisans Taking Stained and Dyed Floors Over the Top
- Glossary
- Resources