Carlton's Corner: Profitable Stamping in Five Steps


Concrete Decor Archives — Carlton's Corner
A wood bull float is used to work color into the surface. August 2008 Vol. 8 No. 5 Profitable 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. Click to read the complete story >>