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is often left wondering how a concrete floor is possible to have designs imprinted on it. Is it also possible to have tiled-looking concrete flooring without actually using tiles? Isnt it amazing to find different shapes, patterns and hues in an otherwise simple and drab piece of concrete? Isnt it marvelous to know that there are solutions to beautify a concrete floor that will last for ages? The answer to these questions lies in concrete stamping.
Concrete Stamping is a method of concrete polishing that involves the placement of patterns and different shapes onto the concrete floor. It is mostly like stenciling on a concrete surface. First step is to pour the new concrete making sure that it is over 4 thick. Then a colorant is directly applied to the concrete mix allowing it to settle in the surface with a 1/8 thick dimension. A water based stain is advisable since it can be directly applied to the newly poured concrete.
Next step is to add the color hardener. Color hardener makes the colorant adhere well to the concrete surface. Once the color hardener is applied the color release agent powder is spread onto the whole mixture before placing the stamping mats. Release agents bring about the design from the stamping mats. Hues which are a shade or two darker from the colorant is the perfect color choice for release agents for the illusion of depth on the concrete surface.
The design should be carefully imprinted on the surface with the help of the stamping mats. Once it is carefully laid down and dry, stamping mats should be removed to fully leave the surface to treat. Afterwards,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], remaining release agents and loose debris should be washed down before sealing off the entire surface with a concrete sealer.
Stamped concrete are prone to fading especially when it is applied in an outdoor setting. To avoid this problem,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych],[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], deicing salts should not be included in the concrete mixture as they tend to react with the sealer and will produce a very thin air gap between it. This air gap over time will pop and result in a crack like appearance on your concrete surface.

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