Step 1: Placing and screeding

Pour the concrete out of the truck, place, screed then bull float the surface.
 
 
   Step 2: Casting Color

Using a color hardener, cast the color out over the entire surface to get the color you are looking to achieve. (You can also use Integral Color - Refer to the Traditional Stamping Process)

 

  

   Step 3: Working in the color

After casting the color over the surface, bull float in and repeat this until a uniform color is achieved.

  

 

   Step 4: Liquid Release

Here we apply a liquid release agent prior to stamping to prevent the stamps from sticking to the surface. The liquid release acts as a barrier between the two, but does not add a second color to the overall appearance.

 

   Step 5: Placing Stamps

The texture mats used here are 5' X 5' seamless designs that are placed and overlapped approximately 6 to 8 inches as shown. Because these mats are much thinner, you are required to wait before getting on them until the surface is much harder in order to prevent "bird-baths."

 

 

   Step 6: Tamping

Use the tamper tool to maximize the texture of the surface. Remember to stay away from the edges of the stamp to prevent a seam from showing.

 

   Step 7: Laying out Patterns

On the second day, you can draw out various patterns to stain or to make the surface that much more impressive.

 

   Step 8: Cutting Patterns

Take a concrete saw or grinder and mark the surface accordingly.

 

   Step 9: Staining

Apply the patina stains in various designs, shapes and colors.

 

   Step 10: Sealing

Apply two coats of either the solvent or waterbase sealers to provide a finish coat.
 
  Step 11: Finished Product

A creative project that is only limited by what you want to do.