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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | 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. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Bob Harris | | Paperback: | 98 pages | | Publisher: | Craftsman Book Company | | Publication Date: | 2006-06 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0974773700 | | Product Length: | 10.95 inches | | Product Width: | 8.53 inches | | Product Height: | 0.24 inches | | Product Weight: | 0.72 pounds | | Package Length: | 10.8 inches | | Package Width: | 8.2 inches | | Package Height: | 0.3 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.7 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 8 reviews |
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26 of 27 found the following review helpful:
 An overview from 100,000 feet Jul 26, 2006
By Roger A. Korn
"rogerk1941"
Full of general information and totally lacking in specifics, this overpriced book (100 pages, $50.00) is something for the contractor looking to sell clients on acid-stained concrete floors and their possibilities. Anyone looking for information about actually doing these floors will have to look elsewhere, probably by taking overpriced training from Mr. Harris' company.
13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 A book for contractors Mar 10, 2007
By D. Bushnell
"omnivore"
A very good book - for its type. It covers, somewhat briefly, every aspect of what it takes to set up a concrete floor decorating business. What is missing is what one can only learn from experiment and experience. It addresses the actual process of floor coloring about as thoroughly as a basic oil painting book covers what it takes to paint like Vermeer (or name your favorite painter). You can take classes, offered by many around the country including, I believe, Bob Harris; you can start with the information here and some slabs and teach yourself the trade; you can work with someone else who already knows the trade; but I have yet to see a book on the market that will teach you "All You Need to Know".
17 of 19 found the following review helpful:
 More promotional than guide Oct 02, 2005
By S. Haigh
At $34+ this " book" is very dissapointing. I really needed info fast on getting certain effects but had to go by the seat of my pants in staining a floor. This book is worth $10 tops.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 Lacks Specific Information on Techniques Mar 09, 2008
By S. Cirian
I agree with the other reviewers that said it is lacking in information on how to create specific techniques. e.g.- it mentions use of materials such as kitty litter or fertilizer pellets, but does not state how to use those. It would be helpful to have a few photos of the material being applied, when to apply it (before or after stain), and photos of the completed effect using the materials.
To those who will say that the information provided is enough, and you just need to try this yourself, well, that is fine for a contractor who is going to do this hundreds of projects, but not constructive advice for the DIY'er who is going to do this ONCE on his or her patio.
It seems designed to whet the reader's appetite for more information (does he have a follow-up book in the works? Is this designed to make you want to hire him?)
It does have helpful information for those who want to get into the business - business tips and advice. This is not helpful to the DIY'er.
Still, it does have some great photos of finished projects and gives some ideas. I have a couple of books on the topic of concrete staining, and this one is about as good as any of the others. I just wish the entire category had a higher bar.
10 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 Very informative and helpful book Oct 03, 2005
By chefman
"max"
I cannot understand how the previous reviewer did not like this book.
It was very helpfull and loaded with tips and instruction.
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.
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