How To Stamp A Concrete Walkway | Ashlar Slate Stamped Concrete

[@treymann497]

I just did my first stamp job 2 weeks ago I wish I would have found your channel before I did but we did a pretty good job but now because of you I’m gonna be much better next time thank you

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Awesome! You learn a lot each time you do it.

[@tomruth9487]

To be honest, I'm not a big fan of stamped concrete in general, but you guys really know how to do a great job and it makes the difference to me. The color especially looks very natural.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thank you Tom!

[@peggypatton9170]

That's Wright we all have to start somewhere this year will be my first time in my life to do concrete on my own I'm 40 been doing concrete block work since I was 13 I know alot from over years time for me to branch off give it my all for 2020.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Good luck, let me know if I can help in any way.

[@julianahaddad227]

your explanation is spot on. really enjoyed watching. love what you do.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thanks Juliana!!

[@ep9360]

Good work. I noticed the Painter couldn't take his eyes off you guyz, stamping. Didn't really count on those views eh. Lol. Thank you sir, contemplating doing this exact thing at my home. I'm in Texas, and will begin this project in probably June. Yehaw.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thanks, hope it goes well!

[@snazzyusername]

Bet that guy painting dislikes that dust...great information mike! You have helped me a lot.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

He didn't give us any complaints. Haha

[@joet.4756]

Great information, Thanks! The painter looked thrilled when the release agent went down, lol

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Yea, he was all excited about it!!

[@viking8781]

I uave a brick patio that i am going to replace with concrete because every year weeds keep growing in between the bricks. Tgese videos are helping me to prepare. Question: if i stamp it, can i use a grinder and put the relief cuts only in the stamp lines or do they have to go straight all the way across

[@MikeDayConcrete]

They have to go straight.

[@patsman6737]

Watched you do a stamped concrete patio and now doing the walkway. You are definitely a PRO. Your products are beautiful. I'm in the process of building a home. What would a concrete walkway like this cost? Also, cost for a a 18x14 patio, Thanks!

[@Cdrivethp]

Is it possible to stamp existing unfinished concrete and or is it cheaper than building from scratch?

[@mad-maxx2211]

Hello.Great videos. Did this load come with color already in it?

[@lowfrequencyfilms]

The lords of the stamp dance 🕺🕺

[@MikeDayConcrete]

That's about the only good dance we're good at.

[@dmorrison66]

Mike is there a specific size slump you use for stamping rather than a standard pour and finish?

[@alexsami1569]

How long have to wait until put the stamps please

[@alexsami1569]

From where you bay that stamps

[@MikeLtm32]

Great idea with stamped concrete, not used in Poland at all, I think. Good information from the video. Thanks. ;)

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Maybe you could be the first to start in Poland.

[@MikeLtm32]

@@MikeDayConcrete Should think about it. Thank you. Greetings. ;)

[@augustreil]

Beautiful job.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thank You!

[@adolfoyalonso2955]

why the foam under the form ?

[@jameskramer5311]

if doing a project 45'x15'x6" thick in 90* weather how long would you wait before stamping???

[@psidvicious]

-I’m sure you know this already but - When you’re putting on the outside form, instead of measuring the width with a tape every time, I always found it easier to cut a 2x4 the width of the sidewalk and use it as a gauge. Especially if you’re working by yourself. Then you can use that piece to close out the form at the end. -For the mix you’re using there - pea-rock, with fiber mesh and some MRWR, that sounds like about the same price as we’re paying in So. Fla. -Was it just the camera angle or was that a heavier gauge wire mesh? It looked like maybe a W2.1 instead of the standard W1.4. 🤜🤛

[@MikeDayConcrete]

We use the 2x4 method for width size also. Just didn't on this one. It was a heavier gauge wire. Owner wanted it.

[@cameronoverfield8764]

Those painters were amazed

[@MikeDayConcrete]

They'd never seen stamping done before.

[@simonflores3971]

what colors are those?

[@tomruth9487]

Just wondering about what is your loading of fibermesh? Is there a point where too much fibermesh gets in the way of troweling? And are you also using a water reducer?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

We use one bag of micro-fiber per yard of concrete. That's a good ratio. We always use the water reducer in the mix.

[@MultiTravelingman]

Could you use the same method for a driveway?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Yes, for sure.

[@cameronoverfield8764]

Dumb question but what do you use for your radius from is it masonit?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

It's called Azek in Home depot. It's pvc board.

[@billmiller7138]

We used to call it floating when the floats were wood. I guess I still do, but I use a Mag float.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thanks!

[@phantom2226]

Why the styrofoam underneath the concrete -- Will the foam rotten over the years?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

No foam doesn't rot. It protects the ground from freezing and possibly heaving.

[@italianstallion4958]

Why don't you use walk behind edgers my back is hurting watching you guys edge this. Couldn't imagine edging a mile of sidewalk that way

[@cameronoverfield8764]

Thanks it looks better than Masonite

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thanks Cameron!

[@cesar68033]

Wish I could do this at my house but the price is to high right now for me

[@psidvicious]

Yea, that stuff is pricey in my area too. I guess that’s why Mike says there’s some good money to be made with it. 🤜🤛

[@MikeDayConcrete]

It is pricey. There's a lot of training and experience in this skill. It does look really nice though. I have a lot of customers who had pavers first, didn't like them for many reasons, and we came in and replaced with stamped concrete.

[@cesar68033]

I’ve been quoted 11k to remove old pavers and replace with stamp concrete for 60ft x4

[@ccvovoom]

@@cesar68033 Those pavers would stay! Lol!

[@jacobcarey8282]

5k-6k would be more reasonable and leave a good profit still…. But what do i know i live in Denver which has a very high cost of living…

[@jamesrogers4674]

Omg. Concrete was about $75 a yard last time I poured.

[@kelleyvanroy3470]

Seems the driveway should have been completed first

[@simonflores3971]

what colors are those?

[@simonflores3971]

what colors are those?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Gull grey integral concrete color and charcoal release powder.