Concrete, in its raw form, has a industrial and clean appearance that attracts people's eyes. Concrete can be stamped and colored to make it stand out. Concrete can actually be extremely luxurious. Concrete is a great way to transform your space and still have money left after you're done. These are amazing results that anyone will love.
This stained concrete driveway had become streaky and faded over time due to poor maintenance and weather exposure. The original color was revived using water-based stains in the colors of bark brown or light adobe.
It's a good idea, before choosing a contractor to work with, to get a few quotes. The cost of your project can have a huge impact on your budget. Nearly all of these contractors offer free estimates. Most are family-owned.
Step 4 The professional installer places the stamp over the overlay, until it imprints the pattern. This is difficult as the overlay must be in a good condition to allow for and sustain an imprint. The overlay is then allowed to dry over night.
Resurfacing can cost anywhere from $3 to $10 per sq. ft. (or more depending on the additional options and preparation).
This stamped concrete driveway matches the style and color scheme of this two-story brick house. For the entire project, a seamless granite pattern was used. The main concrete fields were colored using a sand color harder and an accent of walnut release agent. While the decorative borders were customized to match the shutters and trim, the borders were custom colored.
It doesn't really matter if your goal is to achieve the rich terracotta-colored villas of Italy or the natural slate colours, but this is where it happens. We don't apply color evenly because it results in a messy, fabricated look which most people don’t want. Instead, we apply color powders to the concrete. The powders chemically bond with concrete and permanently stain it. It doesn't contain any unnecessary paint. When concrete dries, natural patterns are formed and prepare concrete for next step.