Concrete Stamping

Originally Posted by doubleaction

I use Liquid release mixed with powder release for color. I mix 1 gallon of liquid to 1 cup of powder to get the color. So far i haven't had any problems. And this way i can go back and spray more release on to areas to get more color. Here are a few pics of my last few jobs.

Originally Posted by joasis

Color hardener mixed with something like the "bubblegum" release? Will this work well on a good range of color? If you have to tint it darker, I would guess you use acid a day later?

Originally Posted by Shark49

I am a general contractor up in the mountains of NC and have a potential client who wants to tear up the existing ceramic tiles off of his front and rear concrete decks and then do a stamped overlay. I could probably get away with adding an inch max.

I have never done this before as most work I have done is new "bare" sog concrete. I have no issue hiring a sub of course but my main question is what is the best course of action for this? I realize the surface would have to be cleaned/scarified and prepared to take on a new layer of whatever is chosen. Or maybe just clean it it really good and do a stain? Or would it be easier/cheaper to just demo the concrete and start anew? Do I try and steer him away and go back to a stone surface? Very curious!

I would need something that will handle the cold winters and hot summers we see up here.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks,

Nate

Originally Posted by Same Old

If you want top quality training go to The Stamp Store in Oklahoma City. The course is a couple days and is very hands on. He has a pretty neat checkerboard parking lot from all the pours done in the class.