Bob Harris's Guide to Stained Concrete Interior Floors
Learn How to Turn Concrete Slabs Into Works of Art Your Customers Will Cherish Rewarding You with Repeat Business

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.

Photos courtesy of The Decorative Concrete Institute

You’ll get hundreds of tips and tricks from Harris, who has personally placed and/or supervised the placement of over three million square feet of decorative concrete, including work for some of the major Disney theme parks in Orlando, Florida.

Photo courtesy of The Colormaker Floors, Ltd.

Contents

• Chapter 1  Why Stained Concrete Floors Are So Popular
• Chapter 2  Stained Concrete Floors Provide a Wide Spectrum of Design Options
• Chapter 3  Where Do Good Flooring Designs Come From?
• Chapter 4  Budget Analysis of Stained Concrete Floors
• Chapter 5  Site Conditions Affecting Chemical Staining Projects
• Chapter 6  New Concrete: Attributes That Impact Chemical Staining
• Chapter 7  Establishing Expectations with the Builder, Architect, and Owner
• Chapter 8  Preparing Samples
• Chapter 9  Writing a Fair Contract
• Chapter 10 Chronicling Your Work
• Chapter 11 The Importance of Safety 
• Chapter 12 When Extra Surface Preparation Is Required
• Chapter 13 Getting Ready for Stain Application
• Chapter 14 The Chemical Staining Process 
• Chapter 15 Applying Dyes and Grout 
• Chapter 16 Sealing and Protecting Your Work
• Chapter 17 Equipment, Tools, and Supplies
• Chapter 18 Specialty Techniques 
• Chapter 19 Troubleshooting: How to Fix and Avoid Common Field Problems 
• Chapter 20 Maintaining Chemically Stained Floors
• Chapter 21 How to Sell Chemically Stained and Dyed Interior Floors
• Chapter 22 The Future: Artisans Taking Stained and Dyed Floors Over the Top
• Glossary
• Resources