Great video guys. Here in Canada colour hardened concrete is the only stamp finish that will hold up to the extreme elements we have. 30 degree temp Flux. -40 to +35
How firm must the concrete be would you say (by pressing with your fingers) before you begin stamping it? Also, how soon after concrete is placed, rodded off, and bull floated before you apply color hardner? Also also can you do this in temperatures in the 50's and if so, how does that change the method? Please answer. No one will give me answers
Thanks for the comment!!! Color hardener is only for freshly poured concrete. You have to work it into the surface before the concrete has set-up. If used properly, it will last for the entire life of the concrete slab. If you're looking to resurface an old slab or floor, the best thing would a concrete overlay. We have a few different options to chose from, I'll leave a link to the overlay page on our website and the Concrete Overlay playlist on our RU-vid channel. Thanks for watching Deco-Crete TV and please let us know if have any other questions. ru-vid.com/group/PLgaJ0iW5t2kqopDHsCmyLVCGiBrjOXf81 www.deco-cretesupply.com/products/overlay-repair-products/overlay-mixes
wonderful video. am preparing a paper on stamped concrete , can you please explain what are the chemical composition of color hardeners and release agent. thanks
You can view the tech sheets for these products on our website here: www.deco-cretesupply.com/products/deco-crete-color-hardeners/deco-crete-color-hardeners www.deco-cretesupply.com/products/deco-crete-antique-release/deco-crete-antique-release
Can I use mortar type s to skimcoat thin foam boards ? Like a doing stucco but I don't wanna wait to buy actual stucco any help will be greatly appreciated .. Mortar type s alone or should I mix it with Portland or thinset etc
Hi, thanks for the upload I learned some stuff from your tips on the color broadcasting. I wanted to ask you if I can brush finish the concrete using the color instead of using the pattern molds. I have a job to do and they want it brush finished with the concrete looking a mid grey color. My question is will it work on brush finish? Thanks again..Chris
Hi, is there a way to fix the color hardner mistakes. I think i didn't put enough or something and there are patches where the concrete's original color seems to be showing :(
Thanks for the comment!!!! The best way to fix this is with Revival. It'll completely recolor the slab. Here's a link to the page on our website. Thanks for watching Deco-Crete TV!!!! www.deco-cretesupply.com/products/deco-crete-revival-sealers-coatings-stains/deco-crete-revival
@@DecoCreteTV hey I'm finding when I get my load the concrete is spot on to screed, 100 slump, soon as I cast the colour there is no bleed water to mag the colour in, I find that I'm chasing I've never experienced this what could be the cause, would appreciate the feedback
Light gray is fine on light beige colors. A good rule to follow is that you always want your release color to be darker than your base color. Thanks for watching!
Advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. The surface of color hardener stamped concrete is nearly twice as hard as integral. Also, color hardener makes patching and color matching super easy in the event of mistakes or multiple pours. There is a reason it works so well!
@@DecoCreteTV Can you explain what you mean on why it's better then just ordering your concrete a brown base color already to start with ? vs casting the color on top after watching your video now iam not sure if I wanna order the concrete plain or color base in it for my 14 by 24 stamped slab. Any shared info would be greatly appreciated thanking for posting this video.
Thanks for the comment! If the color hardener is peeling off, then something must have gone wrong during the installation. It would usually come from not working it into the surface properly. Maybe from applying too much at a time, not working it in soon enough, or maybe the concrete was already too hard before the hardener was applied. If done properly, the hardener should not peel up. I'll leave a link to our full how-to video on color hardener below. Thanks for watching Deco-Crete TV!!! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XBboCF0xbJs.html
Someone with experience can throw color hardener 15-20ft max. If it's further than that, you would need to break it into 2 pours, or consider getting a color spreader. www.colorspreader.com/
We recommend that in most cases anything 1000sq/ft and over to do two pours. However, with a large enough crew and the right circumstance you could do it all in one pour, but that would be a rare situation.
If all color hardener consists of it silica , Portland and pigment, can I apply straight Portland and silica sand mixture to my freshly floated concrete to density surface? Pretty much color hardener without the color?
However the color is also an important part of floor hardener,it can strengthen the basic concrete in a way,and protect the concrete for a long term use,if you want to remain an original color,than you can add iron oxide black and titanium dioxide(white color) to keep have a cement like color.Hope this can help you.
Why are these guys using their hands??? Use a brush and dust it on.. much more uniform finish.. it also looks like they are putting too much on… if you have it to thick, you’ll get uneven stamping..
It’s a great method worth learning but I’m a licensed and responsible contractor, I don’t see face masks,gloves,knee pads, safety is always cool. Great job
Thank you for the advice. Let me repay you in kind...Dude all of you guys need to save your lungs!!! ALWAYS WEAR A MASK AROUND DUST, you don't want that stuff sticking around inside you and turning into lung cancer later in life! SAFETY FIRST!
