Decorative concrete has become more appealing to people. They are beginning to look at ways to use the concrete they already have and improve their lifestyle with the home they love. Perhaps they want to improve the appearance and appeal of a home they want to sell. Businesses see the marketing potential in having their logos engraved on the doorstep or inside the lobby. Communities look at their budgets for time and money, then decide to utilize existing concrete for municipal beautification and improvement. Decorating existing concrete has been a quiet, secret option for too long.

tamping concrete requires new concrete. Specially shaped stamps are pressed into the wet concrete. The end result is built in brick, stones, tiles or other designs. The concrete can be colored when it is poured. The cured, stamped concrete can be sealed to protect the surface and keep the design beautiful longer.

Overlays are an additional layer of material poured over existing concrete. If the overlay is thick enough, it can be stamped or engraved with a decorative design that makes everything look brand new.

There are workshops at various freelance places for people to learn more about the techniques for stamping, overlay and polishing. They vary in cost and quality, but seldom are a total loss. It is difficult to get a good hands-on lesson for something that takes days or weeks to be finished. The workshops with the most clear slide presentation will probably give you the most content for the investment in training. A good slide presentation with easy to read handouts to apply afterword's would be even better.

Engraving on existing concrete with no new construction required, is one facet of decorative concrete that has been an unintentional secret. The methods can seem like 'secret knowledge' that few people have a chance to get.

Specially designed tools are used to engrave the concrete. Engraving works hand in hand with colorful stains and protective sealers. Engraving on existing concrete is a common sense choice that is also artistic, unique AND green. The low maintenance shouldn't be a secret any more. Minimal upkeep over time and day to day cleaning keep decorative concrete beautiful for many years.

The systems can be set up with a vacuum to keep dust low. One tool, the Sandroid has its own sandblasting and recirculating process. Tools and supplies are available as open stock. You can buy the tools you think would work best for you. You can get multiple tools or replacement equipment. Or you can choose complete business packages of tools and supplies all in a specially fitted cargo trailer. An advertising wrap lets the trailer act as a rolling billboard for the owner.

Monthly hands-on Discovery and Training seminars hosted by the manufacturer is the last 'un-secret'. Experts lead the seminar in three action and information packed days. Students use the tools, stains and sealers to create actual engraving projects. The large training facility in Missouri was opened in 2009. There is room for 10 ft x 10 ft pads which the students use for their lesson assignments. One part of the seminar has information about business management for decorative concrete engraving. Bidding, customer service and marketing are some of the topics covered. CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED NOW