This is the last of the concrete work. This is a colored concrete and they place a rubber mat over it before it is dry and stamp on it with their feet to leave the impression of the pattern you want. We chose a slate pattern with a darker grey concrete. They sprinkle a release agent which adds a contrasting color to the concrete. We chose the color charcoal for the release agent.
We won't know how we did until the sealer coat goes on and it brings up the contrast between the concrete and the release agent.We encountered rain during the pour so they put plastic up to protect the concrete. There was a little damage but not much. It will add to the character of the slate pattern..
We used the same pattern on the side door entrance. The antique hinges really set off the door.
Looks great!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhere's the green stuff??? The stuff that needs watered!!!
ReplyDeleteI finally had the time to do a posting. Here is the green stuff Ruth.
ReplyDeleteStamped concrete, commonly referred to as patterned concrete or imprinted concrete, is concrete that is designed to resemble brick, slate, flagstone, stone, tile and even wood
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