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Now Available! Bob Harris' Guide to Concrete Polishing

The fourth guide in the Bob Harris book series is now available for purchase

Bob Harris has just completed his fourth guide entitled Bob Harris' Guide to Polished Concrete. The first book of its kind in the industry. This guide is 150 pages. The guide is priced at $50.00.

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Contact Decorative Concrete Institute at 877-DCI-8080 or visit www.decorativeconcreteinstitute.com.

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Here are some of the topics covered in-depth in this guide:

  • A to Z instructions for producing exquisite polished concrete surfaces, covering every step in the polishing process

  • How to choose one polishing system over another

  • Important questions to ask before jumping into the business

  • Budget analysis to determine how much to charge for each flooring option

  • How to estimate materials

  • Surface preparation and crack repair

  • Coloring options, including integral color and color hardener (for new concrete) and topically applied stains and dyes

  • Decorative finish options, including the use of stencils, scoring techniques, sandblasting and engraving

  • Considerations for concrete hardness

  • Overview of polishing equipment and diamond tooling

  • Maintenance considerations

  • Tips for marketing polished concrete

You'll also find a list of the essential tools, equipment and supplies needed if you're serious about pursuing the polished concrete market as well as a pictorial gallery of completed projects.

Don't forget to familiarize yourself with Bob's other publications:

  • Bob Harris' Guide to Stained Concrete Interior Floors

  • Bob Harris' Guide to Concrete Overlays & Toppings

  • Bob Harris' Guide to Stamped Concrete

  • A Guide to Stained Concrete and More...with Bob Harris (Step-By-Step Instructional DVD 316 minutes)

  • A Guide to Concrete Overlays & Toppings with Bob Harris (Step-By-Step Instructional DVD 200 minutes)

  • Paladiano "Wonders of the World" by Bob Harris (Stamped Concrete Training DVD)

  • On-Line Training Videos with Concrete Network (www.concretenetwork.com or http://www.youtube.com/concretenetwork#g/u

  • An Introduction to the PreiTech Forming System with Host: Bob Harris (Training DVD)

  • The Art of Decorative Concrete, Hosted by Bob Harris (Training DVD for PCA – Portland Cement Association)

For more information, contact Decorative Concrete Institute, 877-DCI-8080 or visit www.decorativeconcreteinstitute.com.
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