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Stamped
concrete has become one of the most popular methods to
enhance landscapes and buildings. A rapidly
growing number of homeowners, businesses and municipalities
are becoming inspired by the versatility of stamped concrete
and the wide array of patterns and colors available.
Decorative concrete contractors can also prosper from the demand for stamped
concrete by learning to create beautiful, durable stamped concrete using the
latest techniques and procedures.
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Photo courtesy of The Decorative Concrete Institute.
Harris and crew member striking off the concrete
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Photo courtesy of The Decorative Concrete Institute.
Harris Throwing color hardener
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Bob
Harris’ Guide to Stamped Concrete
is a full-color, fully illustrated, step-by-step guide that
provides contractors with detailed information and practical
tips to stamping concrete.
His first book in the Bob Harris Decorative Concrete
Collection, Bob Harris’ Guide
to Stained Concrete Interior Floors, had been an industry bestseller since
its release in February 2004- selling over 1000 copies
per month through the American
Concrete Institute, Portland Cement Association, The Concrete Network, and
dozens of construction supply houses and architectural
bookstores across the United
States.
Photo courtesy of The Decorative Concrete Institute.
Stamping in progress
Bob
Harris’ Guide to Stamped Concrete
shows contractors where to find good designs, the five methods
of imparting color to stamped concrete work, placing the
concrete to facilitate stamping, and the stamping process
from A-Z. With a complete, illustrated description of the
entire stamping process, contractors can apply Bob Harris’ expertise
to their own stamped projects to satisfy their clients with
beautiful, durable works of art in concrete.
The guide teaches contractors the skills necessary to produce
quality stamped
concrete, but also shares Harris’ professional knowledge of taking stamping
to new levels of originality. From incorporating architectural finishes into
the stamping design to blending a multitude of colors that mimic natural materials,
this guide provides an in-depth account of how to go from ordinary to extraordinary
with stamped concrete.
Photo courtesy of Concrete Impressions.
Bob Harris' Guide to Stamped Concrete is illustrated with
over 200 color photos
The
guide covers topics of vital importance for anyone planning
to stamp concrete, including:
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Nine
sources for stamping design ideas
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Maximizing
your profits by knowing what to charge
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Concrete
mix considerations for stamping concrete
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Site
conditions affecting stamped concrete work and how
to prepare
or avoid them
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How
to prepare concrete for stamping, including tips for
striking off and finishing
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Three
important steps to applying color hardener
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Tools
that are essential for successful stamping
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How
and when to start stamping
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Important
issues to avoid when stamping
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Fixing
minor flaws in stamped concrete
work
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Effective
techniques for the application
of sealers
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10
ways to promote and
sell
your stamped
concrete
work
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How
to distinguish
your stamped
concrete work
from competitors
Author
Bob Harris,
industry leader
and president
of the
Decorative Concrete Institute,
shares his stamping
methods as well
as the
many tricks
and tips
he has learned
through his
experiences. With
over 25 years
experience in
the construction
industry, Harris
has conducted
hands-on training
seminars in
architectural concrete
in locations
around the
world, and
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.
