Category — Decorative Concrete News

The importance of how thick Inside Epoxy should be applied  in the decorative concrete process came up recently.

The concrete surface texture is a factor that you can’t control, but have to work with.

Is the concrete surface porous or tight? A porous surface will need a thicker application of epoxy since the pores will fill with epoxy first.

While the Inside Epoxy specs give a range of coverage for each kit, the condition of the concrete and the amount of epoxy used will affect that range.

The applied, finished epoxy should be the thickness of a butter knife which normally takes two applications, each of which will need to cure for seven days.

Applying too little epoxy can lead to flaws in the surface; too much epoxy is just expensive.

So, the correct amount of epoxy on a finished floor is the thickness of a butter knife.

Note: It’s probably best not to carry around a butter knife to measure the epoxy thickness of your customers flooring… they’ll look at you funny and may not give you referrals.  Simply use this knowledge as a guide.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s open air patio offers spacious incomparable hospitality and business options .

Allan and Jason Easley of Artistic Concrete Engraving, combined Earnhardt’s original, stylish plans with their well-known adaptability and creativity. The result is this fantastic patio where family, friends and business can come together in spacious yet common-sense comfort. The Earnhardt charisma is clearly active in a setting worthy of one of the most popular figures in American motor sports.

The flowing floor plan is enhanced by the engraved designs and luxurious stain colors applied by Artistic Concrete Engraving. It is easy to see why the Easley’s and the Earnhardt’s enjoy working together.

See more pictures in the gallery at the Artistic Concrete Engraving website:

Artistic Concrete Engraving

82 Fleetwood Dr.

Concord, N.C. 28027

Email: info@easleyconcrete.com

Allen Easley

PH: 704-425-7558

Jason Easley

PH: 704-791-6357

Who wants to do a big decorative concrete engraving job for FREE?

Not you, but because you’ve done a few that weren’t as profitable as you like, maybe you’re working on your bidding skills.

Have you applied the Rule of 24?

It is essential to have a list that covers everything you will need to get a job done.

Warning note: not everything you would need consider when bidding a job will be included in this post.

Check off the tools you need; are they all ready for work? Plan to get any service work done before you go to the job site. Are the template pieces all together.

Do you have all supplies stocked? Running out will cost you time at the job.

Next check off the stain supply. Right colors? Right amount? Sprayers cleaned and working? Is the sealer ready? What about epoxy and the supplies that go with it?

How many hours do you estimate the job will take? How many people? What do you charge for time and materials? Put everything into its proper line on your check list.

You have your checklist all marked. Everything is ready.

NOW, apply the Rule of 24.

Put the bid in a drawer for 24 Hours.

Pull it out again after 24 hours.

Did you forget anything? Did anything unexpected come up? Then figure it into the bid.

If you have no additions or changes, then you can be sure of delivering a sound bid that is fair to your customer and profitable to you.

Apply the Rule of 24 to save yourself time, money and headache.

The story of how a plain gray front porch went from serviceable to beautiful and dramatic. Coomer Artistic Floors, owned by Doug Coomer used a classic flagstone pattern to engrave the concrete. Then, he used the unusual blend of charcoal and gray stains with with white grout lines to bring out character and class.

Doug has a career as a nurse in the medical field as well as being a popular decorative concrete engraver.

Coomer Artistic Floors
Quality that is Rock Solid
615-336-8485
103 Snow Crest Dr
Columbia, KY 42728

We have a brand new engraving process that will revolutionize the way you engrave and install decorative concrete applications.

Here’s a little video we made to whet your appetite.

 

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Be sure to sign up for the July 14-16 Discovery & Training Seminar.  It’s going to be epic!