On a small project such as a basement floor the timeline can range anywhere from two days to five or six days.
How to install stamped concrete floor.
The process is to spread the skraffino in random directions.
A magic trowel is a squeegee but don t try substituting a regular hardware store purchased squeegee.
With an average price of 3 to 8 per square foot polished concrete is comparable or less expensive than other flooring materials for reference hardwood runs from 6 to 22 per square foot natural stone flooring costs between 6 and 20 per square foot and the price to install tile floors is about the same.
The cost to apply average stamped concrete depends upon surface area the type of stamping special preparation needs and the labor rate.
To be effective joints must be cut to a depth of at least one quarter the slab thickness.
Faqs is a polished concrete floor expensive.
This process would be a difficult diy project but here s how you simplify.
Then mix about 50 lb 23 kg of the leveling compound in 20 cups 4 700 ml of water.
This patio from houston home improvement patio covers features a stamped concrete overlay floor.
The timeline and steps involved to install a decorative concrete floor can vary greatly from job to job.
Pour the mixture onto the floor letting gravity take it into the lower areas of the floor.
Pour the skraffino onto the floor in small amounts and spread over the concrete floor in a thin coat using a magic trowel.
Do make sure stamped concrete pavements are properly jointed to control cracking.
An overlay is a wise alternative to pouring new concrete 1 4 overlays can be poured over existing concrete ever increasing in popularity this allows customers to get a new look and feel for their existing concrete without the hassle of.
First apply a concrete leveling primer to the entire floor with a push broom.
More complex decorative concrete floor projects involving multiple stain or dye colors an overlay decorative sawcuts and.
Installation do s and don ts.
Start at the outside edge of the concrete area and work towards the opposite end.
Fill in low spots with a concrete self leveling compound.
Wait 3 hours for it to dry.
Spray a liquid release agent on the bottom of the polyurethane stamp and the area of the porch to stamp.
Stamped concrete is a common approach to improving the appearance and or functionality of concrete surfaces like driveways parking aprons and floors.