A random composition will look much more realistic. You'll get better results if you precondition, or coat, your stamp mats with some of the release agent. This will provide additional bond breaking to help ensure a clean imprint.
To obtain a random antiquing effect, apply a very small amount of powdered release to the surface of the concrete and then spray the liquid release over the top of it. The liquid dissolves the light layer of powder to leave subtle accents after the surface is stamped.
Be sure the release agent gets well-compressed into the concrete by the stamp. Otherwise, it will simply wash off the surface without leaving the desired color. Periodically check the alignment of the stamps every couple of rows using a string line. On many jobs, you'll be faced with having to stamp up against a vertical surface, such as a wall or a column.
Use a floppy mat and texturing to bend or flex up against these surfaces. Be sure that the person walking on and moving the stamps is wearing clean boots or work shoes, free of any pebbles, mud, or other debris.
Inevitably, these contaminants will end up on top of the stamps and fall onto the fresh concrete surface as the stamps are being lifted. If you're using a powdered release, you can save time by sawcutting the contraction joints before removing the release. This allows you to remove the release residue and the dust created from sawing in one step.
Get Job Leads Today! About Us Free Newsletters. Start stamping by placing the stamps in the same sequence that you placed and finished the concrete. The stamping crew should complete the first row of stamps before moving on to the next one. A set of stamp mats. Be sure to have enough stamps on hand to finish a complete row plus two additional tools to start the next one. Medallion Stamps Elegant designs by Proline. Easy to color and maintain.
Herringbone Used Brick Tool Size is 44" x 27". Brickform Stamping Tools Precision stamping tools. Use a V-shaped groover to install control joints in the fresh concrete before it sets. Not all contractors use color hardener, so be sure to discuss this with your contractor prior to choosing colors.
Color hardener will create the base color similar to integral color, but also has additional coloring options and creates a hardened, more dense surface. Release agent is used to keep the stamp from sticking during the stamping process. The release agent will also offer an accent color to the concrete once washed and sealed. When picking the release color, be sure to use a color that accents your base color. Usually a darker release agent over a lighter base color works best. Immediately follow the application of the release agent, your contractor will begin the stamping process by tamping the stamping tools into the concrete surfaces.
As the imprinting tool is pressed into the concrete surface, a portion of the colored release agent is embedded into the textured surface of the concrete. Your contractor will wash and cut the concrete slab once the concrete is ready, which is usually hours after the concrete is poured. Although you may not want saw cuts, as they may take away from the natural look, they are absolutely necessary. The manufacturer told him to power wash it. What are your thoughts on this? Please help!!! Answer from Concrete Decor So glad to hear that the concrete is not yet sealed.
Do not seal it until the problem is resolved. After consulting a few of our trusted experts, we recommend you first acid wash the patio. Use a flower watering container to sprinkle the solution onto the entire patio and scrub the surface to remove those spots. Treating the entire patio will ensure that a new color coat takes evenly to the surface.
Before you recolor make sure to neutralize the entire patio with a baking soda and water solution. Apply it to the patio using an RV washing brush to move it around and evenly apply it. Just make sure to move the brush in a random motion to ensure that your color does not look painted onto the surface. If the contractor follows the initial E-Z Tique application with a random application of a complementing accent color your wood plank pattern will come to life.
You can then seal the patio and start the BBQ. Got more questions about your project? Drop files here or Select files Accepted file types: jpeg, jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognizing you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
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Photos courtesy of Rick Gilmore. Drop files here or Select files. Allowed formats: jpeg, jpg, gif, png, pdf. Upcoming Trainings. Stamped concrete is one of the most durable and long lasting paving materials available and requires less maintenance than the materials it regularly replaces. Regular maintenance of cleaning and resealing stamped concrete should be done every 2 to 3 years on average, but will depend on the use the area is subjected to, car or foot traffic, chemicals, weather, etc.
Basic cleaning with a garden hose or pressure washer, some mild detergent and a push broom is all that is needed before resealing. Color hardeners and sealers make the surface stronger, more resistant to abrasion, and help block the penetration of water, stains, dirt and chemicals. For more information on how to clean and reseal your stamped concrete, read How to Protect and Maintain Stamped Concrete.
Stamped concrete is highly resistant to cracking when installed correctly. Even if stamped concrete experiences minor cracking, the cracks are often hard to detect because they will often blend in with the pattern and joint lines. If the cracks become an eyesore, there are methods you can use to disguise them.
See Why Concrete Cracks for basic steps you can take to minimize cracking and ensure good performance. Efflorescence, weathering, dirt and traffic can take their toll on the color of stamped concrete.
You can minimize any color change by periodically cleaning and resealing the concrete. Even if the color has faded due to years of neglect or lack of maintenance, it can often be restored to its original state by cleaning and resealing. You should avoid using deicing salts on stamped concrete, especially during the first winter after the pavement is installed. Using deicers can cause surface damage—primarily scaling and spalling—by forcing the thawing and refreezing of moisture.
Products containing ammonium nitrates and ammonium sulphates are especially harmful because they will actually attack the concrete chemically. Rock salt sodium chloride or calcium chloride will do less damage, but they can harm vegetation and corrode metal. As an alternative, use sand for traction. Get Job Leads Today!
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