How To Make A Concrete Stamp Roller - DIY Stamped Concrete - DIY Concrete Stamp

How to Make a concrete stamp roller with easily sourced materials. This DIY stamped concrete demo will go over how to DIY concrete stamp for much less than a concrete stamp you can buy at the regular concrete stamp suppliers.
This concrete stamp roller took a couple of days to make, and my stamped concrete walkway, and stamped concrete patio look amazing! save money and stamp your own concrete with this concrete roller stamp.
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For this project you will need a variety of tools, but the materials are as follows:
Smooth-On Mold Max 10 (2 - 1 gallon kits)
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1/2" plywood
1/4" plywood
1/2" electrical conduit
threaded rod and nuts
patio stones
polymerized sand
finishing wax
2x2 lumber
2x6 lumber
melamine sheet for the box
Keep in touch if you've built one using my method!

[@leslieesparza4697]

BRILLIANT. Great job with ALL of this. And what an AWESOME neighbor. So, so sweet of him to help.

[@TheHowtoDad]

Ian is the best! I aspire to be as reliable, helpful and knowledgeable as he is

[@ilgesmccool]

Such a great job. This will work for all kinds of roller applications. You are very talented.

[@newgeneration3496]

This is pretty genius! Iv been working on the business since I was around 14, so at this 23yrs and Iv seen some creative people improvise things but this was at a different level for sure. Also I admire that u do it solely for enjoyment and for others to benefit. Great work and God bless

[@TheHowtoDad]

Thanks very much for the encouragement and boost in confidence. I'm building a house this year, so may do more of this in the coming spring. Maybe I could get some advice from you

[@newgeneration3496]

TheHowtoDad definitely [e-mail]

[@davidt3593]

Great idea and thank you so much for sharing it with us all in KZbin land. I will be trying this in a few weeks, it's gonna be a struggle with a 1 & 1/2 year old, dogs, cats and chickens but hell yeah. Thanks again.

[@heavyhauler79]

this invention is better than stamps, less labor and very efficient. Great Job!

[@jmc123180]

Looks like you've come up with a creative method to save time, money and aggravation! Very nice! You did a great job with that!

[@gypsumgoddess2828]

This is genius! 5+ years pouring/truck operating never seen this roller technique, even on a DIY job. This is exactly what i was shopping for. Even still i can only find the small painting sized tectured ones. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@TheHowtoDad]

that's why I made my own. could definitely tune the design so it works better, but I'm happy with my experiment.

[@surffboard1095]

When he said son I pictured a grown man. How cute the concrete man was being a concrete dude. Cool vid I am trying to save my neighbor buku on his drive way. I will give in to the young sailors Chanel thk u

[@chuckerroo5977]

Great idea and wow you saved a ton of money. I have been stamping concrete for at least ten year. I have an edge rollet that works great. Id love to try this down one of my walkway projects. We just resealed a patio that was rolled by someone else and it looked really good. Think im going to make one of these out of one of my stamps. Thanks for the insight

[@joefrat]

Wow. Great job. I’m really impressed how ingenious you are.

[@TheHowtoDad]

I'll take that feather and put it in my hat! Thank you

[@robertclark2953]

Me and my father were very impressed we will be trying this thanks.

[@TheHowtoDad]

Let us know how it works out!

[@kingjesusreigns]

Dude!!! This is AMAZING!! 🤩 ....subscribed in the first minute at the sight of the Murphy bed

[@TheHowtoDad]

Thanks buddy! I hope my channel lives up to your expectations!

[@1stormelectric]

This is awesome. Shared it for a friend to do his sidewalk. thanks for the post!

[@yeahthatshouldwork]

Hey....I think you are awesome and glad to other parents doing projects with their kids around to see.

[@TheHowtoDad]

Some days it's overwhelming trying to do projects with the kids around... I spend more time breaking up fights than I do working. I don't k ow about you, but it takes me 3 time as long with the kids around to get anything done. But I love them...

[@MrAndyholmes]

Awesome! Very clever. Very much appreciate you taking the time and initiative to share your projects.

[@margaretpervier8357]

I’m impressed with the roller you built and I think it looks great!

[@TheHowtoDad]

Thank you!

[@jamescook1364]

I think you did an amazing job, taking on the whole process. Well done.

[@TheHowtoDad]

it was a missive gamble. I think it paid of ok

[@andrewpipitone1572]

Perfect as you were building it I was thinking it would need to be heavier than you added the sand. Wonderfull.

[@TheHowtoDad]

worked out ok. Need a little more practice with it, but I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out

[@Sasquatcho70278]

Great job on everything related to this well developed video

[@JoshuaFinancialPL]

Totally brilliant! Thanks for this video. I've been trying to find the least-cost / best-looking solution to a 120 ft long area on the side of my house. Plain concrete would look trashy, but stamping supplies or a pro would be cost-prohibitive. This looks so much faster and easier than tamping poly mats one-by-one. Thank you again!

[@TheHowtoDad]

Awesome! Let me knowhow it goes!

[@lmacbruce]

You did an amazing job ! The idea is absolutely ingenious !

[@TheHowtoDad]

worked out ok. thinking of giving it another try on my next project. there are a few things I'd do differently. thank you for your kind words of encouragement!

[@easynow76i]

You're doing a brilliant job. Really enjoyed. Informative commentary. Keep it up.

[@TheHowtoDad]

Thanks Sameer! I appreciate the encouragement.

[@hemantrastogi7260]

Thanks for putting this video. I am impressed.

[@myemail3829]

You did a awesome job

[@geraldinegranado3386]

Problem solved!!! Big Thank You !!!! Looking for something for our peojects. This will work great!

[@TheHowtoDad]

awesome! glad you found what you were looking for! I would recommend using a 10" (250mm) pipe, instead of all the messing around with plywood I did.

[@fernandolino1272]

Congrat.you sure did a great job with roller stamp,thanks for the video post more.best regards-

[@PaulHolness]

You just changed my life!!!

[@TheHowtoDad]

hahahah, glad I made an impact

[@tomtomlin7127]

Well done for having a go i think it needs more weight to inprint the concrete better if you get it right you will save a lot of money on buying a set of stamp moulds.All the best.

[@scottg151]

I have done concrete for many years. I will honestly say. I subscribed immediately when I had seen this. very smart. I wish you luck with all your current or future projects.

[@TheHowtoDad]

awesome! I know many people aren't happy with how it turned out, but it was a fun project, and I think it turned out ok. happy to have you as a sub

[@scottg151]

@@TheHowtoDad I have a homeowner, that wants me to do stamp on a 12x12 area. So I am using your design. But the mold max is going to take to long to be shipped to me. So I plan on using BBDINO Silicone Mold Making Kit. I am hoping it will do the same as the product you used.

[@TheHowtoDad]

@@scottg151 cool! I'd love to hear how it turns out!

[@ralphpearson5420]

Excellent, really enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@TheHowtoDad]

glad you liked it! have a great day

[@chinito20fam]

So I was looking up for one of these and man your a lifesaver I’ll get the things needed but thank you for this video❗️❗️ your the man👏🏼

[@TheHowtoDad]

use a 10" drain pipe instead of all that plywood shinanigans. send me a picture if you build one!

[@chinito20fam]

TheHowtoDad will do seen online over a grand for one just a small set. I will do the normal brick pavers look looks nice to me and your unique thanks again I’ll do this when I get the chance and will send you a picture

[@richardtruckner2203]

Very well thought out build and execution !

[@TheHowtoDad]

Thanks! I pleased with how it turned out

[@jesusberlanga4346]

Awsome project and great video

[@blueobject]

Awesome. I wish there was more places to rent all the stamp materials. You did amazing job making that by hand!

[@TheHowtoDad]

thanks bud!

[@MrVlandus]

Very nice. I plan to stamp my shed

[@carteunu467]

Great job!!

[@raulgmas]

This is a realy great it's much more easy to use then normal ,and much more cheap very very good ideea 👍

[@QuattroBajeena]

This is awesome.

[@johnbrisendine2161]

Great info. Thanks a bunch.

[@messybench]

This was great. I think a concrete form tube might be a good roller. Maybe paint the ends for longevity. Thanks for sharing. I'm going to have a look at your bed build.

[@TheHowtoDad]

awesome! glad you liked it. I think a concrete roller, or a PVC pipe would work really well. would certainly be easier to build.

[@taffythegreat1986]

I saw the rebuild of tally ho years ago. That was a good video.

[@garrettfalls7953]

Pippa pig that’s him?

[@njsantoro]

I use the marshaltown rollers and they are beautifully. Just limited if it’s ashlar slate

[@joshlee8275]

this is a great idea. to get a better stamp impression with less imperfections you should use liquid release on the concrete and roller as done with normal stamp process and it will come out stunning.

[@TheHowtoDad]

We used Mineral spirits because that's what we had available to us. I live in a small town with very limited access to most things. Gotta work with what you've got

[@rowanmurphy5239]

Every single thing you did was clever. Wow.

[@TheHowtoDad]

you my friend get the "my favourite comment" award for this month!

[@AL-mo5kb]

Chapeau Sir! 🤠

[@mabeharry]

Amazing!

[@bepresent9002]

Brilliant!

[@MrSharemusic]

Its not a good job but fundamental Shows that you care about people wanting to learn great skills and we thank you for that.

[@TheHowtoDad]

Thanks?

[@mehranfreeman6192]

Awesome Very well done buddy 👍 I usually use used engine oil or any cooking oil (apply generously) to the forms and stamps as release agent ,works great

[@TheHowtoDad]

great tip, thanks!

[@KJ-qz4gh]

Made me think of an easy way to do some projects . Thanks

[@TheHowtoDad]

Great! that's why I do this

[@nickpearce2968]

Well done!

[@paulbull1993]

Legend, well done mate.

[@TheHowtoDad]

Thanks!

[@welders4truth135]

That's a really cool.way of making your own molds for concrete.. id like to see how you would do a veneer stone molding. Like 4inch tall by 30 inchs wide for a house veneers

[@thecrazymanfromireland]

Really nice job very interesting 👍👍👍👍

[@Tippsh2]

Very well done 👌 and thats coming from an EXPERIENCED concrete finisher

[@TheHowtoDad]

thanks buddy!

[@eduin0780]

Congratulation you did great job

[@amirimosewen2155]

Great idea bro. Nice thinking and all. Mayne next time you should try the powder release agent.

[@larouxstone4966]

Thank you soooo much! I was trying to find an alternative to a concrete roller besides spending $1k or more and here it is!

[@TheHowtoDad]

You're welcome! The best part is you can use any pattern you want!

[@TheHowtoDad]

Did you make this? Did you use a drain pipe or sonotube?

[@catherinemurphy873]

Amazing. Thanks 👍

[@TheHowtoDad]

you gotter!

[@googleuser569]

Right on bro, did a great job.

[@TheHowtoDad]

Thank you!

[@SupplyHouseAce]

The part about your son made me LOL......great video

[@TheHowtoDad]

My wife and I just rewatched that part, it's hilarious!

[@sabrialhawwash2571]

Very smart crazy idea

[@TheHowtoDad]

Thanks!

[@Hutchy45445]

Great video thanks!

[@richdobbs6595]

The roller is a really great idea! I suppose that the form could also be used to create a smaller flat stamp to go up against walls, etc where you can't fit the roller.

[@TheHowtoDad]

you're probably right. in my area I could t find any stamps for a reasonable price. this is why I made the roller...well also because I just wanted to

[@philwells4061]

Thanks I am going to use ALOT of those tips. I am going to make my roller out steel. I am a fabricator I was worried it might be to heavy

[@TheHowtoDad]

heavy is good! I think the only problem you will have is getting the silicone to stick to the steel. figure that out, and you are golden!

[@mark_osborne]

Truly brilliant !

[@TheHowtoDad]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@mlalakela426]

Very awesome tutorial. Thanks! Would you pl. furnish the mould of stone texture for pavement as well as wall. We will be pleased. Hatts off.

[@wuilmermenjivar7467]

Great idea.

[@TheHowtoDad]

thanks bud!

[@gibson7654]

You rock, dude.

[@steely2012]

Well done

[@douglasgreen437]

Ingenious....👌

[@Progamers0.0]

Love it great idea

[@TheHowtoDad]

thanks bud!

[@deskriptamoonka7976]

This is fantastic!

[@tammyramey5919]

Love it!

[@TheHowtoDad]

Thanks Tammy!

[@wardmcdermott923]

I really appreciate your training abilities. You are a very good speaker, thank you. What a great presentation.......

[@TheHowtoDad]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@MrTorrence69]

awesome job man

[@iam2bacchus]

How impressive!!!!

[@TheHowtoDad]

Thanks bobbi!

[@shehnaazpeerally1183]

It's awesome

[@tonychapman4822]

great work. any tips, links, video on colouring or finishing the concrete???????

[@TheHowtoDad]

that's a question for someone with much more experience

[@richdobbs6595]

Another idea for making the roller would be to start with a Sonotube. A 48"x10" one is about 16 dollars at Home Depot. A lot less work than all of the kerf cutting and glueing. You could cast the hubs out of concrete, with the axle in place, and a hole in the first hub. The hole would provide a means to add concrete for the second hub, as well as filling with sand afterwords. You might want to attach a board inside, along one side, to provide a place to attach the stamp. Heck, now that I think about it, you could just fill it with sand before casting the second hub which would be simpler than flipping it.

[@TheHowtoDad]

I 100% agree! next time I do this, I'd probably use a 10inch PVC pipe

[@vonbyorn9098]

I would try one of those high density cardboard tubes from the hardware store for pouring concrete in when putting posts in the ground, easy to find them in large diameters, maybe even brush it with some cheap fiberglass resin, with or without the cloth.

[@TheHowtoDad]

If i do this again, I will use a PVC sewer pipe. You can usually get off-cuts from excavation companies. They are waterproof so they won't break down during the pour

[@SuperRoysito]

Great idea.👍🍻

[@TheHowtoDad]

thank you sir!

[@SuperRoysito]

I have the same project and I was looking for a cheap way to do it, and this just suit my budget, thank you again for sharing your idea.🙏🍻

[@TheHowtoDad]

@@SuperRoysito great! Try using a 10" Pvc drain pipe. That will save you piles of work. Either that or a sonotube. If you do complete this project get in touch with pics and videos if possible.

[@aridecommando]

Wow man. Super impressed with your ingenuity and creativity. Very great explanation. Any idea how to do a slate finish? Maybe poor silicone over actual slate pieces?

[@TheHowtoDad]

That would be the way I would do it. if you want a seamless look that whould be tricky, not sure how that would be done.

[@samuelmagale2653]

Your a hard work..

[@taffythegreat1986]

I didn’t think silicone would stick to silicone once it was dry ? I like the idea, it seems a better way of doing large areas. A lot of work making the roller, but well worth the effort 👍👍👍

[@TheHowtoDad]

it seemed to work. I didn't notice it delaminating the 2 times I used it.

[@anthonyweibel]

You can buy a stamp for about $200 or rent a set for a day. I really suggest spending the $100 on a can of liquid release instead of using mineral spirits. Also, getting a brick texture to line up and look good is even hard for professionals. I'd suggest just going with a stone texture. It is way easier and looks just as good. Also, you need a good antiquing color for the top to bring out the texture. Then spend $100 on poly seal EZ sealer. Lastly. The concrete is by far the biggest cost, and you have about a one hour window to get it stamped or you will be ripping it out and redoing it which will cost more than having a profesional do it in the first place. One concrete arives, you have about 3 hours max to get the job done before it hardens up. If you have never finished concret before, you REALLY do not want to start with stamped

[@TheHowtoDad]

This true. IF you have a place to rent stamps, great. To buy A stamp for $200 is one thing, but you'll likely need a minimum of 3 stamps to make a decent pattern. Release agent is the best stuff, but it's not available everywhere (definitely not where I am). All of your points are valid! Thanks for the comment!

[@johnroddy8756]

Great thinking out side the box,it seems to work fine being so light,i would have thought more weight not so.

[@TheHowtoDad]

Thank you. It fairly heavy, probably about 60 lbs. The key is the timing, lots of waiting around until the concrete has just the right consistency.

[@johnroddy8756]

Thanks for reply priced the liquid rubber here in Ireland about 129.00 e very dear

[@engineeringforce]

Gooood job

[@BriNJ1983]

wow. WOW. I kinda love you!

[@blaster-zy7xx]

Thats way cool! But im suprised you didnt mention that you have to make the barrel dia very specific so the roll pattern meets up properly around the drum.

[@TheHowtoDad]

Didn't I? I thought I did...I made this video 4 years ago, I know I recorded that part, but maybe it was too boring and math heavy...Had to use Pi and solve for "x". In any case, YES, you will need to make the barrel a specific size to accommodate the Pattern.

[@nancyv9051]

I am impressed

[@TheHowtoDad]

Hey! Thanks

[@ridawashere]

Nice why don't create 2 mold and use them walking over them to stamp ? Maybe the quantity of silicone. I will try it to do for floor and wall. Thanks from France man

[@aspneyomal3994]

Thanks

[@swarandeepsingh4270]

Gud job.. 👍

[@Loya1ty]

Great idea with the silicone mold. Not so much with the roller though. I could def see you were struggling to keep it balanced and straight, especially on those long runs. I may attempt the DIY mold, but make a few and attach them to ply wood with handles so I can lay them in the more traditional stamping process. I would never be able to un-see the uneven line joints :D Thanks for the idea and inspiration for us DIYers.

[@TheHowtoDad]

You're right about the long runs. Took a lot of concentration. I'm pleased with how it turned out, but like you said, I try not to look to close. I would say with practice I would get better

[@kirkdunn1379]

You could just buy rubber stamps set....and agree it needs to be heavier I believe they even sell the roller stamps

[@TheHowtoDad]

a stamp set was close to $1500. this was a fun project. cost me a couple hundred to make and I learned a bunch along the way

[@msanchez1210]

nice

[@Adistar-gtm]

Thank you for your efforts to show us how to spare hundreds of $ by making our own mold instead of buying them. Please tell us what you use for making your mould not stick to the concrete? What should I search for at the building supplies shop? What you think works best? I saw some guy using some coloured powder. Thanks.

[@TheHowtoDad]

I used mineral spirits, but cement dust apparently works well too. just dip a large brush into a bag of cement dust and flick the bush over the work area to cover the work area in the dust

[@timhopper7148]

What would you say the consistency should be with like quickcreate

[@TheHowtoDad]

Mix normally. The key is waiting for the poured and floated concrete to set up to a point where it will support the roller. Basically you wait until you can stick your finger into the concrete up to the first knuckle on your finger

[@trigger5551]

Good job man! Very inspirational stuff. Can i ask,im curious to know how long the silicone lasts,Did it work for a few jobs or does it fall apart after a couple of uses?

[@TheHowtoDad]

I used it for 2 jobs, seemed to hold up fine. silicone is really tough stuff! if I do it again, I'd use a 10” PVC drain pipe