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A wood bull float is used to work color into the surface.

August 2008 Vol. 8 No. 5

Doug CarltonProfitable Stamping in Five Steps

By Doug Carlton
Climbers say there is a point on Mt. Everest where most climbers fail. I’m guessing the reason why is similar to the reason most contractors don’t succeed in the decorative industry. Many have good intentions and like the idea of saying they are artists, but few have what it takes to truly take it to the next level.

Make no mistake about it — there are several steps required in order to pull off a successful stamped job, and leaving one out will leave you looking for the nearest demolition contractor.

Profit is the byproduct of a high-quality decorative job. Believe me in saying there is a big difference between learning to stamp concrete and learning to stamp profitable concrete. In this article we will discuss how to set your job up, as well as the installation process. If you combine all of these steps together you will cement your success in the decorative concrete industry.




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Articles in this issue
Chief Concrete,Inc., Las Vegas, Nev.
Project Profile: Just For Girls Retail Floor
Restoring Color in Previously Installed Concrete
Stencils
The White Stuff: White cement lets the color shine
Carlton's Corner: Profitable Stamping in 5 Steps
Polished Perspectives: Understanding Polished Concrete
Business Strategies: Designing Decorative Concrete
Product Profile: Redwood Deck Components from Deck-O-Seal
Tools: Power Trowels & Power-Trowel Bladed
Final Pour: Bowled Over
Industry News
Product News
Association News
Buyer's Guide

Counter Culture
High Performance Concrete
Countertop Pioneers: Cement Elegance
Countertop Pioneers: Stone Soup Concrete
Countertop Pioneers: Reaching Quiet
2008 Concrete Countertop Competition
Top Form: The Trout Sink
Top Form: Ahead of the Curve
Product Profile: NuCrete & EarthCrete

     
   
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