Step 5 - Troweling, Stamping, Antiquing and Sealing
After smoothing out the surface as good as possible with the fresno, allow the stamping mix to dry 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the temperature, before troweling it a second time. Lightly fog the surface with water to make it easier to trowel and to achieve a smoother finish. It is possible to stamp without troweling a second time as long as the material is stamped early enough in the softer stage. Accelerator is available to speed up the drying time indoors or in colder temperatures.
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Fig. 1
After the Stamping Mix has set up for 30 minutes to 2 hours (depending on temperature) it can be fogged with water and troweled again while wearing spiked shoes. |
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Fig. 2
When ready, spray Ultra Surface Liquid Release (clear or colored with antique powder) over a section and begin stamping. |
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Fig. 3
Stamp using pattern stamps or texture only stamps using an Ultra Surface® Stamp Pounder. |
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Fig. 4
The next day after stamping, find your marks and snap lines over the center of all crack repaired joints that were covered. |
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Fig. 5
Sawcut all the covered joints back open. Cut at least 2" deep to get through all the crack repair materials and stamping mix. |
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Fig. 6
Apply more antiquing if needed and 2-3 coats of Ultra Surface® Stamped Concrete Sealer.
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For more detailed instructions on the 1/4" Stamping System and other Ultra Surface® Systems, information booklets with step by step pictures are available upon request. Before applying any of the Ultra Surface® Systems we recommend attending one of our 2 day training classes in Las Vegas, NV.
For more information on the training class click here.
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