Koi pond construction part 7 - faux/artificial boulders & waterfall texture coat, waterproofing 

Hey Michael, I used concrete stain by behr. The stain can be purchased a home depot. They carry a semi-transparent and solid. I used some of both to experiment. They both worked well. I used about 3-4 color combinations. You need to dilute the paint with regular water. Use a paint filter cone for paint before you add it to a spray bottle. Next have a spray bottle with plain water to follow along as you paint, the water will help you feather/blend the paint. If you every painted with oils or acrylics, the technique is similar. Never worry about making a mistake, if you do not like the look, you can always paint over it. I repainted the pond about 5 times until my wife said, "looks good" lol… women. oh… I also used a cheap throw away brush to help dry brush the stains, in other words using a feather blending technique to help spread the paint. Try not to have hard edges, soft edges tend to look more natural. In one of the videos I covered the paints. There are 10 videos I am not sure which video covers the paints. Last thing, home depot has a paint swatch for the concrete paints, if the color does not exist, they will create the color for you.

Thanks for the fantastic response! I didn't realize you stained the tan/sand color too, I thought the stains were just for the 'wet/worn' look at the waterfall. I was going to try using a dry powder color hardener (H&C or Matcrete) but maybe stain is the simple way to go. Your pond inspired our design (4000 gallons) I must have watched your videos a dozen times!

Michael Brown Hey Michael, glad the videos helped, if you wish to Skype or speak over the phone, email me caesaryanez@gmail.com and I can provide you my phone number o Skype username. I am sure you have tons of question and I will be happy to guide you in the right direction. I have taken courses on building fake boulders and I am very active in the koi community. I am the webmaster for several koi organizations. In fact I would highly recommend you join your local koi club. We are members of the Orange County koi club, "nishiki koi club" If you are located in the OC, you are welcomed to join the club. We meet on the second Saturday of every month. The meetings take place at the members homes, this way we get to study their ponds and ask questions…etc.

Took this crew about two months. Moreover, it will depend on the crew’s experience and number of workers assigned to the project.

Caesar Yanez what concrete mix did you use?

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"powder release agent" comes in different colors shop.thestampstore.com/browse.cfm/brickform/2,44.html The description reads: BRICKFORM Antique Release™ is a powder colored bond-breaker designed to prevent texturing tools from sticking while adding color, shading and highlights. It is designed to aid in texturing applications and stand up to the effects of sunlight. BRICKFORM Antique Release is applied to the surface of the plastic concrete and to the texturing tool. A portion of the release becomes imbedded into the concrete, usually where there is relief in the texturing tool, leaving behind an antiqued appearance. The release agent is streak-free and will add color and highlighting to the finished application.

+Valentina Galeone The powder is used as a release agent. You have a choice between a powder or liquid. Read more here www.concretenetwork.com/products-stamps-skins/release-agents.html I used the product from Brickform they offer many colors to choose from www.brickform.com/ColorCard.aspx?ColorCardID=17 (I believe I used 320 Golden Sandstone for my project) You can find a distributor via this page www.brickform.com/Distributors/ Good Luck

+Caesar Yanez thank you, my mother is very happy for your answer because she wants to create in my swmming pool this work, regards from italy!!! Ciao 😄

+Valentina Galeone you are very welcomed... Wow, Italy... I love Italy. Good luck with your project!

Can you provide the video time stamp, I am not sure which section you are referring to. Anyhow, all the products I used on the pond project are water proofed. Once you provide the time stamp, I will provide the product name

have you see this comment, not sure if this is what you were asking... Sand and cement for the spray using the hopper. Then a powder is rolled on to prevent the latex skin from sticking to the cement. Later the dried texture is stained with either chemical stains, I used a concrete stain that can be purchased at home depot (made by Behr) www.behr.com/consumer/products/floor-coatings-sealers-and-prep/behr-premium-solid-color-concrete-stain

Its on the #7 video @ the 9:00min mark, Thanks love your work

If you are referring to the time stamp 2:02, it is a release powder that prevents the textured latex skin from sticking to the cement/sand mixture. Release agents are also available in a liquid, but I prefer the powder. The powders come in different colors. Note, once the cement/sand cures you will use water via a pressure hose to remove the powder. Later you will use your behr concrete stains to achieve your color scheme.

Caesar Yanez Thanks, I wished you lived here in Florida because alot of people love your work

Sand and cement for the spray using the hopper. Then a powder is rolled on to prevent the latex skin from sticking to the cement. Later the dried texture is stained with either chemical stains, I used a concrete stain that can be purchased at home depot (made by Behr) www.behr.com/consumer/products/floor-coatings-sealers-and-prep/behr-premium-solid-color-concrete-stain

just did…hope it is better