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Decorative Concrete Questions and answers by the Pros
Question:
Uhaul: When i pour a concrete slab with integral
color do i need to apply a hardener or just a release agent before
stamping and how do i make a border without doing two pours
Answer:
Davvid: Uhaul, Pouring a concrete slab with integral color is the preferred
method to achieve an even color throughout your decorative concrete patio or
slab. Powder release in a darker color should be applied to the concrete after it
has hydrated to the point where you can start placing your stamping mats, take
care to apply the powder release evenly and thickly. Coat your mats with the
release as well prior to stamping. Having visqueen installed under the rebar will
assure an even and slow hydration.
Installing a border must be done monolithically by tooling in a control joint at the
desired width of the border, hand dusting color hardener over the border and
troweling it in, once it's fairly hard then apply your powder release to the
surface, texture the border with a stamp roller or mat.., Pull your forms once
you've textured the border and texture the sides before it dries.....good luck!
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