I Want To Put In A Stamped Decorative Concrete Patio. Any Tips?
 
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Old 04-22-2009, 07:01 AM   #1
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I Want To Put In A Stamped Decorative Concrete Patio. Any Tips?

Any suggestions on what to look for in how its done. How should the color be added to the concrete?

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Re: I Want To Put In A Stamped Decorative Concrete Patio. Any Tips?

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Re: I Want To Put In A Stamped Decorative Concrete Patio. Any Tips?

Hire someone, that stuff sucks to do.
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Re: I Want To Put In A Stamped Decorative Concrete Patio. Any Tips?

Color is best mixed in the concrete. It hard to do right the first time or even tenth time. I second hire a contractor.
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Re: I Want To Put In A Stamped Decorative Concrete Patio. Any Tips?

select the colour you want pour you slab (finish smooth )cover with colour. The colouring is called release or release agent.When you begin to stamp it the stamps will release from the concrete without sticking.Make sure there isn't any wet concrete showing before you start stamping.
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