Stained/Stamped Concrete

Cole

Has anyone ever done it?

I am just now getting into it and I like it.

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A+Carpenter

I know a guy that does it here in Houston. Ive seen him stamp it out and its cool as heck. BIG MONEY IN IT

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Cole

Yes there is, I have about 50 pictures of different sample boards my crew made this week.

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Mike Finley

Never done it, but it's been all the rage out here for about 7 years and only seems to be getting more and more popular. Denver also is bucking the national trend for rates for doing it. All over the country it is supposed to be an affordable alternative, out here it is demanding premium rates.

bob the builder

It's been around here for a while, but definatly picking up steam. The going rate seems to average about 12 sq. ft. when it's all cut up. Never subbed one that was real basic....

Bob

ConcreteNed

I've done it, but try to stay away from it......Things can go wrong really quick, and if that happens you can lose money really quick..

If your a good finisher, it's not really all that hard to do, espiecaly the basic patterns...

You can make some big money though...here the rates are anywhere from $12 per sq ft...up to $22

I personaly enjoy sticking to the Foundations and Common Sidewalks and Curbing....
I have started to do much more spiecalty type work though, Industrial and handicap work...

chrisherk

How about retaining walls? can you get inserts for forms for different patterns, say nat. stone for example?

chris

ConcreteNed

I'm doing a job with form liners right now....Yes you can....

Ned

chrisherk

Wouldn't a concrete retaining wall be stronger and less expensive, and maybe faster, than a block one?

ConcreteNed

It depends on some things.....some cases, yes it can be cheaper, some cases no...

Depends on the job and specs themselves..

Form liners can go from being rather affordable, to very expensive..

I just got quoted on some liners, and the prices had a wide range..

From $5 per sq ft up to $30 per sq ft...

All depends what you want and what your willing to spend...