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Bob Harris - An Archive of Articles and Videos

Bob Harris is the founder of The Decorative Concrete Institute in Temple, GA. He has been installing decorative concrete for over 25 years. Bob is an accomplished concrete contractor, trainer, and author of three books and several videos on decorative concrete applications.

Listed below are some of the places and areas where Bob is featured on The Concrete Network.

Videos:

Using Concrete in Your Home

Using Concrete in Your Home

Watch 5 videos to get ideas on using concrete in and around your home.

Concrete Product Tips and Demos

Concrete Product Tips and Demos

Watch over 40 videos about using concrete stains, stamps, stencils, sealers, overlays, forms and more.

Bob Harris Concrete Floor Design and Installation Videos

Decorative Concrete Tool Demonstration Videos

Watch over 30 how-to concrete videos about the most popular decorative concrete tools and machines.

Bob Harris Concrete Floor Design and Installation Videos

"Floor Me" Video Series

68 videos showing Tips on Concrete Floor Design & Installation.

Expert Tips from Bob Harris

Expert Tips from Bob Harris

Bob Harris offers a video series of expert tips on various concrete topics



Articles:

Decorative Concrete Institute
Temple, GA

Honing a Competitive ‘Edge’

Tips for choosing the best equipment for edge polishing of concrete floors

Decorative Concrete Institute
Temple, GA

Restoring Terrazzo, the Venetian Way

A behind-the-scenes look at how a team of skilled craftsmen in Venice restore ancient terrazzo to its original glory, from Concrete-Floors.org

Take Me Home, Country Road

Take Me Home, Country Road

A custom-engineered log cabin in West Virginia is built with materials expected to last more than a century, including stained concrete floors and countertops.

The Future of Concrete Polishing

The Future of Polishing

What does the future hold for polished concrete?

Commercial Polishing Project

Defining Responsibilities on a Commercial Polishing Project

Large polishing projects are a team effort. Use this checklist to help determine the responsibilities of everyone involved and to establish accountability.

Circle Design Concrete Overlay

Circle Design Concrete Overlay

A cement-based overlay with over 200 hand-cut and stained circles gives new life to a basement floor.

Decorative Concrete Institute Temple, GA

Bob Featured as Industry Leader on Concrete Network

This article was prior to him forming the Decorative Concrete Institute.

Decorative Concrete Institute Temple, GA

Concrete Floor Overlay Inspired by a Wall in Venice

Bob getting wildly creative with theme-inspired decorative concrete at his own office.

Decorative Concrete Institute Temple, GA

Decorative Concrete Hall of Fame Awards

Bob, along with 5 others, inducted into the Decorative Concrete Network Hall of Fame in 2010.

Decorative Concrete Institute Temple, GA

S-Curve Ahead

Navigating all the twists and turns of forming and casting an S-shaped countertop.

Decorative Concrete Institute Temple, GA

River Runs Wild

Unique elements are included in basement floor.

Decorative Concrete Institute Temple, GA

Cast Away

Here's a look at the challenges and rewards of a project involving more than a dozen cast-in-place concrete countertops.

Decorative Concrete Institute Temple, GA

Paladiano, New Line of Concrete Stamping Tools

High-quality concrete stamping patterns inspired by the textures, designs and history of locations around the world.

Floor Logos and More Decorative Concrete Institute Temple, GA

Illusions on Concrete

Concrete expert and well-known artist collaborate to create 3-D decorative concrete.

Decorative Concrete Institute Temple, GA

Cantilevered Countertop

Students produce a cantilevered countertop that supported up to 960 pounds.

Decorative Concrete Institute Temple, GA

Creating Graphics on Concrete Floors

Bob Harris shares his five favorite methods

Decorative Concrete Institute Temple, GA

The Eight Commandments for Stamped Concrete

To achieve the best results with decorative stamped concrete, adhere to these golden rules for good practice

Decorative Concrete Institute Temple, GA

Demystifying Densifiers

An introduction to chemical hardeners and how they work to improve polished concrete

Decorative Concrete Institute Temple, GA

Building a Super-Sized Taco Bar

A 65-foot-long precast concrete bartop for a Taco Mac restaurant ends up being a tall order, from Concrete-Countertops.org

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