concrete stamping

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I'm building a house starting in a few months and I'm really intrigued by the whole concrete stamping idea, as well as coloring the concrete a bit for a more natural tone.

What I'm really after is a more classy look, with natural looking materials, without breaking the bank. I'll be putting in a short driveway, a walkway/porch area, and a patio out back.

 

[CRX-YEM]

It look nice when done right, but to do it yourself will be tough.

 

[BigJ]

Pay someone else to do it. I'm cheap and wouldn't care too much unless its in a nice cabana, or a short part of the driveway, entry way, etc. It's tough shit, and if you're going to want it to look like the pictures and stuff, I'd personally have someone else do it.



Stamped Concrete - Photos, Patterns & Tips for Stamped Cement Patios, Floors, Driveways, and Pool Decks - The Concrete Network THis is a great source on it, and wikihow has an article as well if you plan on doing it yourself.

 

[Capt. Orygun]

have it done, I've seen pro's fuck it up the first time. No way your amateur ass will have any good ods of pulling it off on your first try

and be careful with some of the spray on coverings, some of them don't stand up to a pressure washer