Download or read book Guide to Decorative Concrete written by ACI Committee 310 and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bob Harris Guide to Stamped Concrete written by Bob Harris and published by Craftsman Book Company. This book was released on 2004-11-01 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most useful reference available for learning and improving stamped concrete skills.
Download or read book Bob Harris s Guide to Stained Concrete Interior Floors written by Bob Harris and published by Craftsman Book Company. This book was released on 2006-06-01 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book ACI 310R 19 Guide to Decorative Concrete written by ACI-ASCC Committee 310 and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-31 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Concrete Countertops written by Fu-Tung Cheng and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2004-04 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From designing and forming to coloring, troweling, and curing, this comprehensive guide explores one of the newest trends in home design--concrete countertops. 350 color photos. Illustrations.
Download or read book Decorative Concrete written by Jeanne Huber and published by Oxmoor House. This book was released on 2007-08-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expanded to include one hundred new photographs and a host of new design ideas, an innovative guide to using concrete to create a wide variety of indoor and outdoor decorating applications offers practical instruction and suggestions for using this budget-friendly material to construct paths, outdoor furniture, countertops, floors, and other innovative projects.
Download or read book Decorative Concrete Landscape Curbing written by James B. Salig, Jr. and published by SALIG BOOK PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2022-09-16 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concrete Landscape Curbing is subtle engineering and an art ☑️ raises house value by 17% ☑️ finished within the day ☑️ plenty of customizations
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Masonry Stonework written by Creative Publishing International and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 2006 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features all new, state-of-the-art information on decorative concrete finishes, including acid coloring, stamping, and using cementitious paints. Another new section shows easy methods for casting concrete in forms to create countertops, garden benches, and other accessories.
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Download or read book Cement Floor DIY in 3 Days written by Alex Offshore and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-23 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn How to Lay Cement - Microcement - Floor DIY in 3 Days Do you want to learn to how to make your own cement floor and save up to $90 or more per m2 on costs? Do you want to learn from a Pro about Microcement and how it could help with your home renovation project? Do you want a simple Step-by-step guide on what to consider, how to install, what to do if got it wrong? Your step-by-step guide and extra bonus info In my short book, you learn all you need to know about how to make cement floor DIY You learn from a Pro about Cement Floors and specifically about Microcement Flooring - aka Microcemento, Beton Cire, Microscreed - and why it is so DIY friendly. You learn how to make your own Microcement flooring at your home or office. You find info on what to consider before you start, where to buy DIY Microcement Flooring Kit, How to Protect and more including resource page and stunning completed project images. Plus, you also get author's - who is a professional applicator and runs his own contracting business - direct contact details for potential support on own projects and would be first to learn about future books and training courses on the topic. You Will Learn: what is Microcement, its benefits and why it is so DIY friendly and low risk potential applicability of Beton Cire beyond floors - walls, furniture and more things to consider before you start to avoid pitfalls additional tips how to make successful installation that would last how to prepare the substrate and carry out the installation post installation and aftercare tips additional resources including product suppliers and installation videos stunning complete project pictures as reference and examples authors contact details for further support Are you ready to make you first Cement Floor? Press "Buy Now" Button and get started right away! Tags: cement floor, polished concrete, beton cire, microcemento, microcement, microcement flooring, microscreed, how to make cement floor, diy microcement floor, diy cement floor, home renovation, interior, polished concrete flooring, cement walls
Download or read book Complete Masonry written by Editors of Sunset Books and published by Oxmoor House. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to choosing, building, and maintaining masonry surfaces and structures. This book includes landscape designs that coordinate building materials with the natural surroundings, bringing the pro's touch to your outdoor building projects, with step-by-step instructions for all the essential masonry skills. A comprehensive look at working with concrete includes basic and advanced techniques, creating decorative effects, and resurfacing.
Download or read book Young House Love written by Sherry Petersik and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.
Download or read book Bob Harris Guide to Concrete Overlays Toppings written by Bob Harris and published by Concretenetwork.Com Incorporated. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become an expert in concrete overlay and topping. Learn from this practical instruction manual how to rejuvenate concrete floors, driveways, exterior flatwork, and even wall surfaces. Offer your customers beautiful alternatives to costly removal and replacement of old concrete. Here you'll find detailed application techniques for conccrete on different surfaces, and hot to select the most appropriate resurfacing system for every project. You'll learn how to estimate materials, prep and prepare surfaces, repair cracks, and test for moisture-vapor transmission. Step-by-step instructions are included for obtaining different finishes -- including the use of stamping mats, stencils, spray-downs, applying stains, dyes, tints, and even selecting and applying the right sealer. Shows how to set up a mixing station and gives estimated curing times for many overlay jobs.
Download or read book Cast In Place Concrete Countertops written by Tom Ralston and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concrete countertops are on the cutting edge of today's interior design and outdoor kitchen trends. Kitchen designers, contractors, architects, and homeowners alike can use this book to learn the detailed process of creating amazing concrete countertops. Here Ralston shows how to plan, execute, and complete a concrete countertop cast-in-place for ease and convenience. This book is a great inspiration for anyone interested in concrete countertop fabrication. Beautiful images of kitchens both indoors and out will inspire you, and step-by-step imagery will walk you through the process of creation.
Download or read book Working with Concrete written by Rick Arnold and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're pouring a concrete walkway or staking out the excavation for a basement foundation, doing the job right demands a thorough knowledge of concrete construction techniques. In Working with Concrete, veteran builder Rick Arnold explains everything from mix characteristics and formwork options to waterproofing details and repair procedures. You'll benefit from Arnold's years as a general contractor, framer, and foundation contractor as he offers time- and money-saving advice that comes from understanding the subject from all angles. Get the rock-solid results youre after with this comprehensive guide to building with concrete. This book will enable you to: prepare a site for excavation evaluate soil conditions lay out footings and foundation walls use site-made and manufactured forms install proper reinforcement in footings, walls, and flat work estimate and order ready-mix concrete test and evaluate concrete quality before the pour build walkways, patios, steps, and slabs from start to finish
Download or read book Concrete Countertops Made Simple written by Fu-Tung Cheng and published by Taunton. This book was released on 2008 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accompanied by a host of color photographs, detailed drawings, and a DVD, a companion volume to Concrete Countertops offers a step-by-step, hands-on approach to guide readers through the process of designing, forming, pouring, finishing, and installing a beautiful, durable, and stylish countertop. Original.
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