The Concrete Resurfacing Network, Dedicated to the Business of Concrete Resurfacing and Concrete Decorative Resurfacing

ILLUSTRATED MANUALS
SOON TO BE AVAILABLE in DVD Format

Resurfacing Basics

This is our complete level 101 curriculum and re-creates our three day seminar. It can easily compare to similar basic training programs daunted by reputed manufacturers and distributors. Our intent here is to simplify the steps, combined them into easily replicable formats, allowing you to have a generic reference point, and allow you to visualize the applications repetitively in order to fully grasp the concepts and methodology of repairing and resurfacing concrete at the basic (and most prolific) level. The material allows you to teach and visualize the work with new or apprentice employees, and save thousands on costly travel and lodging expenses, as well as hands on training fees. The illustrations and written instructions delineate in detail the steps to setup your job site, stabilize your substrate, repair and patch surface defects, and apply a new broom finish or knockdown finish texture with the recommended and time tested sealers. These are the basics, and the tasks we most often perform. We have hundreds of application experience to justify the methods of application taught in all of our classes and replicated on our training manuals. This information is worth thousands of dollars of hands on training, and it can be yours for the low price of: $ 124.95 - DVD scheduled for release in March 2007

Quarter Inch Stamping Overlays15 years of application experience!

This manual covers the application standards for ¼” stamping overlay with detailed step by step instructions and photos. Find out what it takes to successfully apply over 30 different textures, complete with color charts, color combinations, and 30 popular finishes. Take your business to the final level of decorative concrete resurfacing, and find out how you can make any surface a work of art. Learn to use the tools of the trade, ensure the correct consistency of the stamp mix, the techniques of efficient stamping in production work, and how to perform the perfect stamping overlay finish. We’ve performed our applications on hundreds of pool decks, patios, walkways, and driveways across the US , in both residential and commercial work. There is a constant demand for this revolutionary and ever increasing popular application. Our instructions are based on over 3 million SF of applied product, in places such as Las Vegas , San Diego , Los Angeles , Chicago , Minnesota , Dallas , Houston, Atlanta , St. Louis , Miami , and many more varied geographical areas. This illustrated manual allows you to understand the tiny details and time saving pointers to ensure consistent finishes and ease of use. Read, learn, practice, and perform your next quarter inch stamping overlay job like a veteran professional. Unbelievable details and photos for ONLY $ 149.95

Site & Surface Prepration – for the beginner and the professional!

 Learn proper surface preparation techniques for various surfaces, prior to the application of any resurfacing system. Find out the dos and don’ts of acid etching and contaminent removal. Understand preparation standards based on the desired application. Look at all of the needed tools of the trade, and obtain a comprehensive look at the cost and the proper use of these tools. Learn ‘how to’ properly pressure wash, run a shot blaster, grind, scarify, strip, and what chemicals to use. AVAILABLE in Spanish! Introductory offer of ONLY $ 19.95 – DVD s cheduled for release in April 2007

Crack Repair – for the beginner and the professional!

Take the FEAR out of crack repair! Learn proper crack repair techniques on various surfaces, surface prep and restoration of broken and damaged concrete to new! Learn the ‘how to’ of crack repair failure, why it happens and how to recover successfully! Learn to analyze repair failures and avoid future cracks with control joint and stress relief strategies. AVAILABLE in Spanish! Introductory offer of ONLY $ 19.95 – DVD s cheduled for release in April 2007

Substrate Stabilization™! Eliminate Failure

This is a CRN exclusive: The success of any resurfacing system is based on the stability of the substrate it is applied to! We have accumulated 20 years of hands-on experience to present the most comprehensive surface preparation and waterproofing methods we can defend. No matter what systems, or whose products you use, our Substrate Stabilization™ program will minimize your chances of failure, and increase your bottom line. We are living proof that it works, and we continuously succeed on a daily basis. Give yourself the power of knowledge on the MOST important factor of resurfacing. Stop setting up your products for failure and learn to prepare your jobs for success. This complete manual set comes with valuable coupons for special introductory offers on Pressure washing equipment packages, specialty tools and attachments, as well as revolutionary integral sealers. Stop FAILURES, MINIMIZE CALL BACKS!! Introductory manual with detailed instructions and product information - ONLY $ 14.95 - Available NOW ? FREE with Product Purchase - See SPECIALS at www.in2crete.com


Unlocking the secrets of Sealers! Understand Your Options

Subsurface sealers, penetrating & densifying sealers, lithium based sealers, sodium silicate base, colloidal silicate base, acrylic stains, solvent based and water based clear top coat sealers, anti-slip agents. Which, when, why, and where? Sealers and their applications/options can be very confusing! Learn the strategies and the shortcuts! Find out the advantages and the hazards to avoid! Unlocking the Secrets of Sealers can increase your success and reduce your failures and 'go-backs' RADICALLY! Finish jobs with confidence and save ten times the cost of this manual - ONLY $ 19.95

Application of Textures and basic borders – Broom Textures

You know the basics, and you understand the system: Now learn the secrets of perfect broom textures applied quickly and efficiently. Adapting to weather conditions can be brutal on production, learn some of the little known techniques to improve the quality of your finish while adjusting to varying weather moisture, heat, and wind conditions. What to do in a sudden rain storm? Learn to save what you can and regroup quickly. Protect yourself from accidental errors and weather related damage. Learn how to dress up your basic broom finish with a hand stamped borders and swirl pattern finishes…and much more for ONLY $24.95

Application of Textures and basic borders – Knock-down Textures

This is the texture that scares a lot of you – it requires special tools: An air compressor, a hopper, and a hopper gun. It takes one person to apply (Spray) and one to finish (Trowel Knockdown). Seems simple enough, right? Wrong…Learn to use the tools correctly, ensure the correct consistency of the texture mix, the techniques of a good spray pattern, and how to perform the perfect knockdown finish. We’ve done hundreds of pool decks, patios, walkways, and driveways across the US . Our industry will always demand a traditional Trowel Knockdown texture. This manual allows you to understand the tiny details and time saving pointers to ensure a consistent finish and ease of use. Watch, learn, practice, and perform your next Knockdown job like a veteran professional. Unbelievable details and photos for ONLY $ 24.95

Bidding for Success - Job Evaluation for success and profits!

Everyone loves what you can do for them! DON'T UNDERSALE OR OVERSALE your work? Do you know the market averages for the various systems? How do you prevent underbidding or overbidding labor and materials? Understand the principles, formulas and concepts needed for success. Get the analytical tools to ensure your success and profitability! Our system is proven and made SIMPLE! Save or gain hundreds of dollars on your next job. Instructional manual and Excel base customizable estimating template priced at $ 89.95. Customized to your business with 90 day FREE on line support: $ 199.95 Available NOW

Ergonomics of Slip Resistance

The many misconceptions of adding materials to increase slip resistance under wet conditions is the reason for this manual. It is very important to understand the ergonomics of slip resistance for both Applicators and Consumers alike. This is especially true in relation to Concrete Resurfacing. The surface structure of a stable (or stabilized) concrete surface is now modified with an overlay. As an applicator, you can be directly responsible for slip and fall accidents. What should you do to protect yourself? More importantly, what can be done to protect the consumer and pedestrians walking on a resurfaced area? What should you use? When and how should it be applied? What are the most efficient products available, and where can you buy them? What are the best methods of application? All of these questions and application techniques are revealed in our manual. Order your copy today, and finish your next job with confidence and increased consumer safety. ONLY $ 9.95 Available NOW

Paint with Portland Paint! - Spray-Top®

Imagine the possibilities of painting concrete surfaces with a Portland cement paint compound! You are now in the driver's seat with virtually NO competition on a slew of proven uses: Resurfacing existing and aging stamped concrete surfaces; resurfacing commercial and retail centers; creating unbelievable color applications for pennies on the dollar; applying proprietary acid stains to ANY repaired concrete surface with Guaranteed color hue and incredible variations; protecting and beautifying ANY vertical concrete or stucco wall with a coating that will never FLAKE, CHIP, PEEL, DELAMINATE, or CHALK - This product becomes an integral part of the cement/concrete it is applied to. For complete information and to understand the uses, limitations, consumer advantages, applicator advantages, and the financial opportunity offered by Spray-Top®, order this DVD and receive a COUPON on a tremendous offer for a complete turnkey introductory Spray-Top® equipment and material package, and application training DVD. Introduction DVD and complete installation manual - ONLY $ 24.95 Available NOW

Incredible Finishes with Spray Top® with Dyes & Acid Stains

The Spray-Top formulation allows the end user to create bright and consistent color finishes with specially formulated acid stains. No matter how old the concrete floor, our system allows you to convert it into a work of art. Color consistency problems are NOT an issue with our system. Specialty materials used to prepare the substrate, guarantees excellent color base with no failure based on undesirable chemical reaction with older concrete surfaces. Work with stencils, modellos, etching gels, engraving tools, epoxies and urethanes, and experience the limitations of your imagination! Customer not happy? Last minute changes? Want to add a logo after the fact? Want to add a border? All of these changes can be made with our Spray- Top Decorative Resurfacing Systems. Offer a product without peers, and earn the cost of this instructional manual ten times on your first job! Detailed instructions, real jobs, detailed questions and answers, and marketing secrets are all revealed. Order this Manual and obtain valuable discount coupons on introductory offers for complete start-up turnkey packages. Manual ONLY $ 24.95 Available NOW DVD projected release date: April 1st, 2007

Turning Wood into Concrete!?

Expand your business and apply your concrete overlays over wood flooring. Here is the formula to ensure consistent success when applying a concrete resurfacing texture over a wood floor. We've prepared hundreds of surfaces with these techniques, and formulated a system tested on some of the toughest environments imaginable. Our layered waterproofing and base coat application process has undergone the test of time and durability. Start enjoying the expansion of your trade in what used to be restricted or unfamiliar territory. This instruction manual offers a complete step by step program allowing you to prepare any wood sub-flooring or deck for the long term application of a concrete overlay. Start earning additional profits for ONLY $ 14.95


SOON TO BE RELEASED TITLES!!

Creating Concrete Tapestries
"Amazing floor art created with stencils and modellos"

Permanent Concrete Protection using Densifying Integral Sealers
"A new dawn for concrete resurfacing applications!"

Integral Colors vs. Dyes vs. Pigmented Stain vs. Acid Stains vs. ?
"Color for sure: But which type and why? Understand the difference."

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