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Description: The third in a series of timely guides for the decorative concrete industry, Bob Harris' Guide to Concrete Overlays & Toppings provides contractors with comprehensive instructions for rejuvenating concrete floors, exterior flatwork, and even wall surfaces. When existing concrete needs a face-lift, decorative overlays and toppings are the newest alternative to costly and disruptive removal and replacement.
In his new book, Harris provides detailed application techniques for a variety of different systems, including stampable and self-leveling overlays, microtoppings, underlayments, and spray-applied toppings. He starts by helping contractors choose the most appropriate resurfacing system for each project, and then guides them through estimating materials, surface preparation and crack repair, testing for moisture-vapor transmission, and setting up a mixing station. In addition to providing step-by-step installation instructions, Harris also covers the creative aspects of installing decorative toppings, with entire chapters devoted to coloring options and decorative finishes such as stamping and stenciling, sawcutting, acid etching, and polishing. Published by Decorative Concrete Institute, 2006.
Table of Contents:
1. Choosing One System Over Another
2. Finish and Texture Options
3. Establishing Expectations with the Builder, Architect, and Owner
4. Budget Analysis
5. Writing a Fair Contract
6. The Importance of Safety
7. Site Conditions Affecting the Installation of Decorative Overlays
8. Dealing with Moisture-Vapor Transmission
9. Surface Preparation: Obtaining the Right Profile
10. Repairing cracks
11. Estimating Materials
12. Following the Technical Data Sheets
13. Photo Gallery
14. Setting up a Mixing Station
15. Underlayments
16. Self-leveling overlays
17. Spray-Down Systems
18. Microtoppings
19. Stamped Overlays
20. Vertical Stamped Overlays
21. Adding Excitement with Color
22. Sealing and Protection Your Work
23. Tools, Equipment, and Supplies
24. Tips for Marketing Decorative Overlays
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