Professional Documents
Culture Documents
stamp concrete 21-6-2024
stamp concrete 21-6-2024
Attach forms made from wood, metal, or plastic to stakes. Ensure forms
are in good condition and properly set to achieve the desired slope or
Placing the grade for efficient drainage. Erect forms carefully to create clean corners
Forms where they meet other structures or abut each other. In order to keep the
concrete in the specified area, forms made of wood, metal, or plastic are
secured to stakes.
After concrete placement, strike off the surface evenly and bull float to
smoothen. For concrete with larger aggregate, use vibrating screeds or
Initial Finishing
hand tampers to embed coarse aggregate below the surface. Avoid
troweling until after colouring.
Most stamped concrete features a base colour and an accent colour. Two
main methods for base colour are integral colour and colour hardener.
Colouring
Integral colour is mixed with concrete in the truck or on-site. Colour
Concrete
hardener is dispersed during finishing and offers denser surface and
additional colour options.
Concrete slab should be washed about 12-24 hours after pouring. This
Washing
retains sufficient moisture for proper concrete properties to develop.
Achieve a smoother surface by brooming the wet concrete. Take care not
Final Texturing to over broom or begin brooming on excessively soft surfaces. Troweling
is not recommended on surfaces textured with rubber mats.
Apply a sealer as the final step to enhance concrete colour, add a sheen,
protect against efflorescence and stains, and block penetration of dirt and
Sealing
chemicals. Sealed surfaces may be slippery when wet; use non-slip
additives for safety, especially on exterior surfaces.