Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Decorative Concrete Staining Installation
Decorative Concrete Staining Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Decorative Concrete Staining Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Decorative Concrete Staining Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Decorative Concrete Staining Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Decorative Concrete Staining Installation labor cost? What are the important Decorative Concrete Staining Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Decorative Concrete Staining Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Decorative Concrete Staining Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Decorative Concrete Staining Installation expect to pay between $0.96 to $1.80 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Decorative Concrete Staining Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Decorative Concrete Staining Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Decorative Concrete Staining Installation complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Decorative Concrete Staining Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the concrete stain may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Decorative Concrete Staining Installation something that I can do myself? | This is not a project recommended for the do it yourselfer. A successful Decorative Concrete Staining Installation requires the work of skilled trade contractors as well as special materials, tools, fabrication and installation techniques. Do it yourself mistakes may be expensive to remedy and will likely reduce the marketability and value of your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Decorative Concrete Staining Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Decorative Concrete Staining Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Decorative Concrete Staining Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Decorative Concrete Staining Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Decorative Concrete Staining Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- The stained concrete finish will have uniform color depth and appearance in all lighting conditions
Decorative Concrete Staining Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Decorative Concrete Staining Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the concrete stain work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Verify that planned Decorative Concrete Staining Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Decorative Concrete Staining Installation by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written project plan including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; project plan should be included in contract agreement and reviewed before any work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of concrete stain, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order concrete stain; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of concrete stain; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Review material choices for Decorative Concrete Staining Installation with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Obtain a permit for Decorative Concrete Staining Installation from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the stained concrete surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the concrete stain
- Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
- Inspect Decorative Concrete Staining Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment in exchange for signed lien release; final payment amount should be adjusted for excess material to be returned and tasks not performed; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
