If you want to cover a concrete porch a stamped concrete overlay is an attractive option.
Stamped concrete covered porch.
Resurfacing it with a layer of unbonded reinforced concrete and then stamping it with a random stone and tile pattern restored the structural integrity and curb appeal.
Concrete overlays are ideal for hiding concrete surfaces that have faded chipped or experienced other surface damage.
Often this pattern is colored a contrasting color to look like grout lines.
This patio i repaired the small cracks lightly ground the surface applied the overlay with a hand trowel at about 1 16 inch thick then dragged a broom across the overlay to give it a broomed finished look.
Stamped concrete is great for porches but hand tooling can also be used to create stone patterns in concrete.
Easy alternative to stamping concrete.
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A new concrete driveway costs between 1 800 and 6 000 expect to pay 4 000 to 10 000 for the price of a brick paved driveway stone pavers can take that range up to 20 000 for a typical driveway of 400 to 700 square feet.
Another concrete patio cover up using stain.
That adds to their curb appeal in making this the preferred option if you can afford it.
Hand tooling is when a saw is used to cut a pattern into the concrete.
Finally first home love life updated her front entry with a stepping stone mold and spray paint.
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Using a stamped overlay allows you to choose a decorative pattern for the new surface including brick wood flagstone slate or other.
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This patio from houston home improvement patio covers features a stamped concrete overlay floor.
An overlay is a wise alternative to pouring new concrete 1 4 overlays can be poured over existing concrete ever increasing in popularity this allows customers to get a new look and feel for their existing concrete without the hassle of.
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Concrete resurfacing using an overlay can make an old cracked and pitted concrete patio look like new again.
Stones can hold four times more weight than concrete.
While hand tooling won t impart texture onto the surface of your porch like a stamp.
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