Stamped concrete is functional and stylish. When a professional is hired to work on your job, they will determine if the setting should be done on the jobsite. A larger project like a walkway would require the installation to take place on site. Smaller projects like individual tiles can be done elsewhere and taken to your project.
Installation of the stamped concrete is an artform. You not only need to ensure that the concrete mixture is properly mixed, while allowing it to set just enough to allow the stamps that are pressed on it to not fill when the concrete is still too wet, or too hard to properly imprint the stamp. Once the concrete has set to this point, it can be impossible to undo mistakes.
Since it is a difficult process to do, it is generally a good idea to hire a professional. This individual will meet with you and sit down and go over all the details of your project. They will have the ability to give you expectations for the project and can offer you some visual aids to understand what patterns and styles look like. That is because a stamp can look great individually but when added to a group, it might not look as good.
On the day of the project, it is a good idea to allow plenty of room for the workers. If you’re having a driveway installed, make sure the area is clear of vehicles. If you have neighbors who are sensitive to the noise, make sure they know ahead of schedule what you are doing. In the event you have a homeowner’s association, make sure you take the time to review their restrictions and requirements. You won’t have to worry about any of the permits, licenses, and other essential items that are required by your local government. Thanks to the extensive knowledge a professional has, you can count on everything being done accordingly.
Make sure that if you have pets or other animals, they are kept away from the project until it dries. If your pet runs across the wet concrete, they will damage the work that has been done. Since the workers are working with a limited amount of time, this can ruin the entire project. Plus, the noise of the concrete mixer and the workers will overload your buddy’s senses.
A piece of stamped concrete adds style and value to your home. Work with a professional to determine the logistics of the project and have confidence in knowing that this delicate craft is handled with extreme professionalism.
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