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On March 18, the Concrete Decor Show & Spring Training event in Phoenix will offer a 4-hour hands-on workshop,  Fundamentals of Resurfacing Existing Concrete (TH59W). Attendees will learn what it takes to successfully install micro-toppings and floor overlays, from start to finish. The course leader, Trevor Foster of Miracote, will also show you how to enhance overlays using techniques such as staining, texturing, and stamped impressions.

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Offering Maintenance Services for Stained
Concrete Floors



Greetings!

GlassIt's the beginning of a new year and the perfect time to brainstorm ways you can build your business and generate more income. Your revenue stream for a decorative concrete flooring project doesn't have to end once the floor is installed. You can continue to do business with existing clients by also offering to maintain their stained floors on a regular basis. Often you can schedule maintenance work to fill up the lag time between jobs, or you can hire assistants to do the job while you focus on the creative aspects of staining concrete floors. Here are a few resources to help you get started.

Jim Peterson,
The Concrete Network
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Basic services to offer
Even if you protect stained concrete with a sealer or floor finish to help prevent wear, that doesn't eliminate the need for periodic maintenance. How much traffic the floor receives often dictates the amount of ongoing maintenance required. Here are some general guidelines to help you plan a maintenance program.
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Cleaning tips
Sometimes the floor will only need a little TLC -- a good professional cleaning with a concrete cleaner or degreaser to remove the buildup of dirt and grime. Learn how the various types of concrete cleaners work and how to choose the best one for the job.

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Videos on maintaining concrete floors
Get some great tips from decorative concrete expert Bob Harrison on how to maintain various concrete floor finishes. In this video series, he'll tell you how to maintain floors exposed to light or heavy foot traffic and what protective finishes to use to keep floors looking like new.
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Advice on choosing the right sealer
For floors in high-traffic environments, it may be necessary to reapply the sealer if the protective finish wears away. The life expectancy of a sealer often depends on exposure conditions and how well the floor has been maintained by the owner. Learn more about choosing a floor sealer and which products deliver the best long-term performance.
 
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Fixing blemishes
Over time, stained floors may begin to fade or wear away in spots. As part of your maintenance program, you can offer to touch up these problem areas. Here's advice from decorative concrete expert Chris Sullivan on how to fix various types of blemishes in acid-stained floors.
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