Become A Concrete Stamping Expert With The Practical Tips In This Book Here Youll Find Hundreds Of Ideas And Sources For Stamping Designs
Youll learn of site conditions affecting stamped concrete and how to avoid problems. Shows everything from preparing the subgrade to erecting forms, installing reinforcement, and placing the concrete.
Gives different methods of stamping concrete, coloring stamped concrete, applying color hardener, release agents, installing expansion joints, and special techniques for finishing and sealing the concrete.
Shows how to improve the durability of stamped concrete, and how to fix minor flaws. Explains how to write a fair contract for the work you perform and how to determine what to charge your customers for the finished job.
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The Concrete Decor Show is pleased to announce Bob Harris of the Decorative Concrete Institute as its keynote speaker. Harris will discuss Going the Distance with Decorative Concrete at the Welcome Reception and Awards Program, Tuesday evening, February 21, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. While sharing his insights on the challenges faced by the decorative concrete industry and how we can make the most of the growing popularity of decorative concrete globally, Harris will discuss trends and changes he foresees on the road ahead.
ConcreteIDEAS.com is sponsoring the keynote speaker.
When Bob Harris was inducted into the Decorative Concrete Hall of Fame in 2010, Bent Mikkelsen, CEO of Professional Trade Publications and publisher of Concrete Decor magazine, said this in his introduction:
With his depth of experience and passion for quality, Bob was not satisfied with the state of existing tools and materials on the market. In 2009, he introduced a new line of exceptionally realistic stamping tools called Palladiano Wonders of the World, distributed through Brickform. The patterns replicate historic stone and rockwork, and were produced by making and refining molds at historic European locations. In 2010, DCI introduced Terra Fresco by Bob Harris, a versatile skimcoat line and coloring system distributed by Kemiko.
Bob is also the official spokesperson for Surface Gel Tek.
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Bob Harris of has some great educational videos for decorating your concrete surfaces.
Bob Harris is president of the Decorative Concrete Institute, in Temple, Georgia is doing what he loves. He offers hands-on training and workshops in the latest decorative products and techniques. Decorative Concrete Institute has recently announced their expansion to the West Coast and Europe. He has conducted hands-on training seminars in architectural concrete around the world.
Central to Harris ability to teach, is his extensive experience with the products he trains contractors to use. He worked as senior superintendent in Disney theme parks doing decorative themed concrete work with integral color, dry-shake color hardeners, and chemical stains. On the Disney properties, he did everything from casting tree branches to alligator paw prints in concrete. He 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.
Bob is author of three guides that have sold over 25,000 copies worldwide Bob Harris Guide to Stained Interior Concrete Floors Bob Harris Guide to Stamped Concrete and Bob Harris Guide to Concrete Overlays and Toppings in addition to the newly released DVD Concrete Overlays and Toppings. Bobs DVD on Stained Concrete was released in the Spring 2007.
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Bob Harris Guide To Polished Concrete Floors
$50.00
- 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 and topically applied stains and dyes
- Considerations for concrete hardness
- Overview of polishing equipment and diamond tooling
- Maintenance considerations
Youll also find a list of the essential tools, equipment and supplies needed if youre serious about pursuing the polished concrete market as well as a pictorial gallery of completed projects.
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Decorative concrete staining has long been the preferred application of contractors as a creative and durable way to enhance the look of plain, grey concrete. When regular concrete needs a face-lift, decorative staining is one of the best applications available to add color and character to any concrete surface. Bob Harris’ Guide to Stained Concrete Interior Floors provides A to Z instructions for installing these detail-specific systems providing readers with an invaluable shortcut to learning how to be successful in building beautiful concrete floors.
You will get practical tips, helpful hints and step-by-step instruction for staining concrete floors including specialty methods for applying stains, such as using concrete dyes, sandblasting or creating faux finishes, the tools needed and where to get them, how to maintain concrete floors, and creating intriguing effects with torn paper, cheesecloth, fertilizer, sawdust or kitty litter. In addition, the guide will show you concrete design options, how to estimate costs of different techniques, how to prepare samples, how to write a contract for floor staining, surface preparation, sealing floors and more.
Bob Harris is a construction professional, teacher, and researcher. He is the founder and president of the Decorative Concrete Institute in Temple, Georgia where he conducts hands-on training seminars in architectural concrete on location and around the world.
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Senior Decorative Concrete Consultant
Bob Harris is Senior Director of Decorative Concrete Consulting and a Principal for the SSI Team. Known worldwide in the , Bobs expertise has taken him many places to share his pioneering ideas and educating others in the field of architectural decorative concrete. He is also one of the few in the industry that can make a concrete repair not look like a repair. Bob has presented at the World of Concrete for 15 consecutive years, World of Concrete in Mexico City for four years, was the Master of Ceremonies at the Con/Expo Con/Agg demo in Las Vegas in March of 2002, participated in various speaking engagements for the Decorative Concrete Council and has conducted training sessions in Canada, the Caribbean, Germany, England, Greece, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, to name a few.
Bob is the author of several books that have sold over 37,000 copies worldwide, including his Guide Series for Stained Interior Concrete Floors Stamped Concrete Concrete Overlays and Toppings and Polished Concrete Floors. In addition to his own production of educational DVDs, Bob has produced instructional videos for organizations such as the Portland Cement Association, AGC-Laborers and the Concrete Network. Bob also has written many articles for Concrete Network, Concrete Decor and Concrete Construction Magazines.
Bob Harris To Deliver Keynote At 2012 Concrete Decor Show
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The Concrete Decor Show is pleased to announce Bob Harris of the Decorative Concrete Institute as its keynote speaker. Harris will discuss Going the Distance with Decorative Concrete at the Welcome Reception and Awards Program, Tuesday evening, February 21, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. While sharing his insights on the challenges faced by the decorative concrete industry and how we can make the most of the growing popularity of decorative concrete globally, Harris will discuss trends and changes he foresees on the road ahead.
ConcreteIDEAS.com is sponsoring the keynote speaker.
When Bob Harris was inducted into the Decorative Concrete Hall of Fame in 2010, Bent Mikkelsen, CEO of Professional Trade Publications and publisher of Concrete Decor magazine, said this in his introduction:
With his depth of experience and passion for quality, Bob was not satisfied with the state of existing tools and materials on the market. In 2009, he introduced a new line of exceptionally realistic stamping tools called Palladiano Wonders of the World, distributed through Brickform. The patterns replicate historic stone and rockwork, and were produced by making and refining molds at historic European locations. In 2010, DCI introduced Terra Fresco by Bob Harris, a versatile skimcoat line and coloring system distributed by Kemiko.
Bob is also the official spokesperson for Surface Gel Tek.
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Bob Harris Guide To Stained Concrete Interior Floors
This guide will show you practical tips, helpful hints and step-by-step instruction for staining concrete floors including specialty methods for applying stains, such as using concrete dyes, sandblasting or creating faux finishes, the tools needed and where to get them, how to maintain concrete floors, and creating intriguing effects with torn paper, cheesecloth, fertilizer, sawdust or kitty litter.
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Special Event: Home Concrete Decor Demo
The Nebraska Concrete & Aggregates Association, of which Lyman-Richey Corporation is a member, will host an open-to-the-public concrete demonstration event at Baxter Arena in Omaha, Neb., on Friday, Sep. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lunch will be provided.
Bob Harris of the Decorative Concrete Institute
The free event features live instruction and Q& As with Bob Harris, president of the and author and producer of several decorative concrete how-to books and DVDs. Harris’ demonstrations will tackle concrete color and texture, as well as staining and sealing best practices.
“Concrete Decor” magazine publisher Bent Mikkelsen will also discuss decorative concrete trends along with a special appearance by the Concrete Decor Roadshow crew.
For more information, call the NC& AA at 402.325.8414.
Transformed Museum Courtyard Using Forms And Concrete Stains
- Staining & Coloring Concrete
- Stamping & Texturing Concrete
Bob Harris of the Decorative Concrete Institute was asked about his experience training and working at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix as part of the Concrete Decor Show & Decorative Concrete Spring Training. This is what he told us:
This was a perfect situation for us as well as many other artisans working at the museum to showcase decorative concrete and its diverse range of applications. People were amazed that we could transform a nonfunctional gravel courtyard into a colorful piece of art. As a matter of fact, a few museum employees were so inspired by the work, we heard that they were going to get married on the new courtyard, which is a testament to the influence decorative concrete can have.
Oftentimes in a training environment, unfortunately, some of the beautiful artwork is disposed of. In this case, it is very gratifying to know that all of the artisans’ work has become a permanent feature of the museum for many future generations to enjoy through the years. Not only has all of the work performed at the museum enhanced the overall curb appeal of the property, it has also provided a canvas for children to explore, where they can develop their own conclusions about the work, which is what the Children’s Museum of Phoenix is about.
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Duraamen Installers Edge Workshop With Bob Harris
02/10/2016
The Installers Edge Workshop, presented by Düraamen, is your exclusive access to expert training for working with decorative concrete and industrial flooring products. Installers Edge Workshops deliver best practices, sound methodologies and key lessons from real world projects – all designed to give you the edge over your competition.
Our next training program, hosted by Duraamen of New England, will feature acclaimed Decorative Concrete expert Bob Harris. Join Bob for his personal brand of world-class training March 23-25 in Easthampton, MA.
Bob Harris is President of the Decorative Concrete Institute. A noted author and speaker, Bob has partnered with Duraamen’s Installers Edge Workshops to raise the bar for architectural concrete training.
The Installers Edge Workshop focuses on both decorative concrete and industrial flooring products. Training includes techniques for applying Duraamen’s Päram line of self-leveling concrete products, our Lümiere Metallic Epoxy flooring system, and Duraamen’s exclusive, easy-to-use Skraffino, the fastest installing skim coat overlay on the market!
No other workshop series offers this level of knowledge and benefits – or the personal insights of Industry leader Bob Harris.
Bob Harris Guide To Stamped Concrete
$45.00
Stamped concrete has become one of the most popular methods to enhance landscapes and buildings. A rapidly growing number of homeowners, businesses and municipalities are becoming inspired by the versatility of stamped concrete and the wide array of patterns and colors available.
Bob Harris Guide to Stamped Concrete shows contractors where to find good designs, the five methods of imparting color to stamped concrete work, placing the concrete to facilitate stamping, and the stamping process from A-Z. With a complete, illustrated description of the entire stamping process, contractors can apply Bob Harris expertise to their own stamped projects to satisfy their clients with beautiful, durable works of art in concrete.
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