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Article: The calm before the storm ... and thereafter.(decorative concrete)
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- Concrete Contractor
- Article date:
- December 1, 2007
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The calm before the storm ... and thereafter
Bob Harris, Contributing Writer
Recently Robert Varner with the Mississippi Ready Mix Association inquired about decorative concrete training in his state to increase awareness of the industry for local consumers as well as local contractors. Shortly thereafter, we found ourselves on the Gulf Coast in Mississippi teaching stamped concrete, stamped overlays and acid staining at the association's facility.
Although attendance was down -- probably due to the great weather most contractors were taking advantage of to make money -- the training was good with some nice in-place permanent displays. We were ...