Decorative Concrete


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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.




Bob Harris' Guide to Stamped Concrete


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The most useful reference available for learning and improving stamped concrete skills.




Practical Building Conservation


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A great deal of research and literature has been produced on repairing concrete structures, but very little aimed at conserving the character or appearance of historic examples. This volume offers guidance as to how that should be done. It includes a brief history of the use of the material and explains the criteria for listing, before assessing decay mechanisms and determining appropriate repair strategies.




Concrete Countertops


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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.




Pamphlet Publications


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Complete Masonry


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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.




The National Builder


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Bulletin


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The Practical Plasterer


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