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When repairing stained concrete, pour an overlay on top of the damaged area, re-stain the blemish and seal it to protect it from the elements. Repair a crack seamlessly with tips from a construction specialist in this free video on decorative concrete.
Staining concrete can be done using dyes, epoxies or acids, and the color is layered on using a sprayer over the surface of the area. Find out how to acid stain an area of concrete to look like terracotta with tips from a construction specialist in this free video on decorative concrete.
Changing the color of stained concrete requires stripping the existing color using a strong acid, exposing a fresh surface and applying a new epoxy finish. Change the color of a concrete floor with tips from a construction specialist in this free video on decorative concrete.
Stamped concrete can be repaired using a polymer modified concrete slurry to fill in the damaged spaces. Re-stain and seal a repaired section of stamped concrete with tips from a construction specialist in this free video on decorative concrete.
Preparing a surface for an overlay stamped concrete design involves applying an acid wash, power-washing the entire area and then laying down a layer of wet concrete to stamp. See how concrete is laid out to stamp with tips from a construction specialist in this free video on decorative concrete.
Stamping a concrete driveway begins by laying out a quarter inch-layer of polymer modified concrete, spraying it with nonstick spray and stamping the entire area with the appropriate design. See examples of stamped concrete designs with tips from a construction specialist in this free video on decorative concrete.
Stamping concrete designs can be done in a variety of patterns, colors and finishes to achieve a custom look. Discover the options for stamped concrete, which can end up looking like high-end stone, with tips from a construction specialist in this free video on decorative concrete.
Coloring concrete can be done using store-bought colorants or by making stains out of water, epoxies, polymer and alcohol. Find ways to mix unique colors for concrete with tips from a construction specialist in this free video on decorative concrete.
John Kubrock John Kubrock has spent the last 15 years in construction in Arizona. For the past three years, he has been doing decorative stamped concrete, developing his own styles and colors and turning out beautiful patios and driveways.dkdk
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