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Posted by on July 10, 2006, 1:35 am
>Greetings all!
>
>This is a long story that I'll make short: My wife and I are putting
>in a pool and a hot tub, and the concrete guy the pool contractor got
>to do the deck work (his third choice, by the way, as the first two
>were too busy) did a decent job with most of the stamped concrete, but
>an absolutely horrible job with the finish work around the pool and
>spa. So we told him to fix it to our satisfaction, but his "repair"
>work was so bad that we just paid him to go away. I am in the middle
>of a nervous breakdown, and don't feel up to pursuing a lawsuit, so
>that part of the story is over and I am not interested in revisiting my
>nightmarish experience with this vile concrete guy.
>
>However, I would be willing to pay a concrete craftsman, who takes real
>pride in his finish work, to come out and repair the rotten finish work
>done by the first guy. This would probably entail some sanding around
>the edge of the pool and spa, some buttering (or "creaming"?...not sure
>of the correct term) of some of the worst areas, and staining the edge
>work so there is at least SOME consistent color (ANYTHING is better
>than the current haphazard job). Probably only one day for one skilled
>craftsmen...not a gargantuan job.
>
>But how do I find such a craftsman? If I call someone in the yellow
>pages...even the guy who did the crappy job I am trying to
>repair...they will all of course assure that they do great finish work,
>but I know from previous experience that this is not always the case.
>Are there any buzzwords I should use, like "concrete restoration"? Do
>some concrete professionals specialize in finish work (like a relief
>pitcher in baseball specializes in finishing games)? I have asked my
>friends in my area for advice, but nobody has had any useful
>information.
>
>I live in the Santa Ynez, California, USA, and the communities that are
>nearby include Santa Barbara, Lompoc, Santa Maria, San Luis Opisbo,
>and...maybe an hour north of us...Atascadero. If anyone knows anyone
>in my area that does great "pride in workmanship" concrete finish work,
>PLEASE let me know!
>
>If I don't find someone, I'll have to learn to do it myself, but I'd
>prefer to get a professional to do it.
>
>Thanks in advance for any advice!
>
>Chuck
Once you complete having your nervous breakdown you will no longer
care.....
You will just want revenge and you will end up murdering the guy that
screwed up your concrete, and you'll spend the rest of your life in
prison.
This is the final outcome and there is no alternative solution.
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