STAMPED CONCRETE POOL DECK : PART 3 OF 4

[@sabbdabbydoo5728]

I've done one stamp job in the 3 years I've been doing concrete. Our company don't do alot of stamped work just exposed and broomed. But love the Chanel man. I pour mud out in Oregon

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Awesome 👌

[@c_b8s4]

I'm impressed to see your guy flip each of his seams before moving on! Details like that make it stand out from the rest.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thanks, these 2 guys are very good!

[@mjedwards5809]

Mike, I can't thank you enough for these videos. I'm just learning the trade and it's such a treat to have someone so knowledgeable offer their experience.

[@frankflanagan109]

Good stuff, thanks for posting. We normally mag and trowel before we stamp.... but I've also only hit it with the mag float and both turn out great!

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thanks Frank, we don't normally trowel any exterior concrete here in Maine for fear of sealing off the surface and trapping moisture.

[@frankflanagan109]

@@MikeDayConcrete Completely understand. ... I'm in Washington DC, we are kinda right on the line of that weather pattern, so it's done both ways here and both seem to hold up!

[@toddboclair6156]

Would love a step by step course on all your tips and tricks….. looking to start getting into concrete appreciate all the time you take with your videos

[@Murph1989sean]

Mike, great video. What I think people everywhere suffer from most is that they are afraid of concrete. Your videos help people see its not something to be afraid of. Keeping the girls in the thumbnail gets a lot more viewing, women like to see themselves involved in some way and your girl and her friend look like they keep busy on the job!

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thanks Sean, Yes they're learning and we try to keep them involved as much as possible!

[@donaldloos2049]

Awesome seeing the ladies out there , great video .

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thank You!

[@c_b8s4]

Ever use liquid release with liquid antique agent mopped on later? The nice thing is you don't have to wash powder off. Just saw cut, rinse it and mop on your second color. Saves time washing and cleaning up the mess of powder release. Not to mention you won't be blowing out coal colored boogers for the next few days, or listening to your wife complain about the coal stained shower floor!

[@MikeDayConcrete]

We've tried it a little. We're just more comfortable using powder release. If we're stamping inside where it's hard to clean, we'll do it that way.

[@hammertime7349]

Thank u for ur videos. I’m new to concert so I appreciate the time u take to make these videos

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thanks, anything I can do to help, let me know.

[@zigletti]

Great videos by the way Thank you for your work!

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Glad you like them!

[@josearellano6339]

The spreaders we call then scuffs in Washington state good work guys

[@trentsmith2370]

Do a video on the hard lessons learned of growing your own business pleaseeee! Been in concrete ever since i was a kid here in Kentucky. Im 22 and have enough business to go out on my own is why im askin. The bidding, work, collecting, all that doesn’t bother me its the legality side and taxes that worry me

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Trent, I'll make one soon talking about just that.

[@Gigi-sq5wo]

Always enjoy your videos. I am currently stripping the old pool deck which is stucco.. Ugh!! Ii is coming off very easily. Any helpful hints and tricks for us DIY fans?

[@markgonzales952]

I live in the lower desert and we need to seal it with a trowel or else we’ll get spider cracks ,just not used to doing it like that

[@n20camaro]

Getting ready to have my pool deck replaced. Can't decide on stamped or exposed aggregate. What is better and is one more expensive than the other??

[@MikeDayConcrete]

One really isn't better than the other, just preference on looks afterwards. Stamped is usually more expensive.

[@jamesirven4253]

Have plenty of stamp experience, never did around a pool. I was curious about the release getting into the pool. Is it a mess or bad for the water balance

[@shawnpease3804]

Hey mike, great video! I’ve been doing concrete for a year now and love it. I’m trying to watch all your videos and learn as much as I can. Can you do a course on stamp concrete?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

I'm in the process of making one now, stay tuned, it'll be out soon.

[@dplumley1656]

@@MikeDayConcrete how do customers feel about getting release in the pool?? or concrete splatter?

[@brians5557]

Do you prefer the floppy mats over the elephant ears? We use the ears alot when we stamp

[@jgarza4104]

Mikecan u do 1 with coller added to concrete truck

[@jmello1798]

Hey Mike, how to you remove the release powder from the pool water? I just had mine done and have been running my filter for 24 hours and doesn’t seem to be getting better. Do you have any tips?

[@jeffmason6280]

Ever set the Stegner forms night before?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

I started out using them, never again, these are much faster, easier to set up, and more rigid during the pour.

[@beckymccord2354]

Mike- I am a new pool owner and about ready to do our stamped patio surrounding the pool. I have some questions after watching your videos. You mentioned clean up of the pool and my questions are related to this part. Is the pool pump just recirculating bypassing filter during the process? Have you ever had a problem with the color staining the pool (fiberglass pools)? Any words of advise?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

It's using the filter. The release powder doesn't soak into the water, it just floats on the surface so it just builds up in the skimmer where you can scoop it out with a cup. None of that dust went through the filter on this pool. I've never had a problem with the color staining the pool. If it doesn't wash off with dawn detergent, I use clorox wipes and it comes right off.

[@johnnysouth4982]

Does that pool have a double liner track that the forms snap into. Also do you strip the pool edge forms the same day like with mortex or stagmirer poly forms to sponge the edge I have a pool reno coming up and thinking about using concrete counter top solutions pool z forms because of the reusability less waste etc. How straight do they stay on the straight walls without using tie wires like the other brands . Any info would be awsome watch your vids thanks I'm a 30 pool builder from fla building in NC now be safe peace ✌

[@dbconstruction8904]

Mike, you ever do anything with exposed aggregate? I’m in Wisconsin and just curious how that holds up on a driveway with the winters and if customers end up being satisfied with it. I’ve subscribed and would love to soak in anything you’re willing to teach. Thank you!

[@MikeDayConcrete]

I've done only a few exposed aggregate. There's not much call for it here in Maine. It would hold up just fine if you use the right sealer. I like using RadonSeal for my exterior driveway sealer. Seals the concrete from the inside out, not just a topical sealer.

[@c_b8s4]

I'm not Mike, but exposed ag is great for exterior concrete constantly exposed to harsh weather. Most ice melts cause the finished top of slabs to spall, dust, or flake off which in turn exposes aggregate meant to hold things together, not look nice. Exposed aggregate no longer has a finished top to fail because you washed the top layer of cement paste off in order to expose the aggregate. It also maintains its aesthetic appeal because only aggregate previously chosen is mixed into the entire concrete slab as course aggregate which is what you see in your final product. Lastly, exposed ag gives aggressive texture in icy conditions.

[@cheshstyles]

@@c_b8s4 awesome answer

[@me5768]

I wish you would’ve said what color was in the concrete and what color is the release as my wife likes this and wants to do it at our house

[@dakotajuarez6177]

Thank you for sharing! I’m just learning about stamping. Do you guys ever have to do the clean up, detailing, and saw cutting the same day as your concrete pour if it’s really hot out? Does textured stamp vs a stamp with more joint impression/texture like random stone affect if you should clean up/saw cut the same day vs the next on a hot day?

[@travisg5417]

Great videos! We do hardscape and decorative concrete in Minnesota. Couple questions. Do you guys prefer powder over liquid release? Have you ever used a Lura roller screed? We’re looking in to one because as you said it’s very hard to find good screeders. Wondering if it would be worth the money.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

We do mostly use powder release. I haven't used a roller screed. Screeding for us is quite easy, if it wasn't I would look into it though.

[@travisg5417]

We are looking into a viber screed as well. Just trying to figure out the best option.

[@lukelogan8539]

Learning epoxy would be nice I’ve been doing concrete construction for 2 years now but there’s always more to learn do you have any experience with building box culverts?

[@MikeDayConcrete]

No I've never done a box culvert. I'll have some epoxy videos coming out soon.

[@khachatourasatryan6044]

I completely understand it’s a messy job but at least you could cover pool with some plastic

[@tonydeleo3642]

Do you ever do deep stamping with plastic cobble stone stamps?

[@hijazsanoos1614]

Thank you and its nice

[@al76groovekeeper]

Do I ever keep a small machine w u just in case it starts to setup to fast i n u don’t have enough help

[@bradleyparker234]

It's good to have women on your crew cuz they are more Particular seem like. So they going make sure things look good before they leave a job

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Right on Bradley!

[@creativeconcretesolutions7501]

Where did you get your funny trowel it looks like a plastic is it a mag ?

[@aarongrabowski5620]

We stamp. We always finish trowel it before stamping too

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Awesome Aaron, thanks for watching!

[@markgonzales952]

Another thing,why aren’t you finishing the cantilever?wont you have rock pockets

[@MikeDayConcrete]

The cantilever has a stone texture to it already with those red form liners. We vibrate it with the pencil vibrator and tap it as we mag float it to remove air pockets. It comes out perfect.

[@mimiliu1591]

Why the pool not covered? All the dusty concrete went into the water and I am concerned about waist this water? Why was this stamped concrete done before filling the pool?

[@Perknot50]

How much color do u put in the truck per yard? Thx

[@MikeDayConcrete]

We usually put 1 bag per yard in the truck.

[@danielsestina6457]

Nicely done. Large area and anyone who's done stamp work before knows there's no fooling about. I've never used the textured rollers before but it's something I would like to try. We always magnesium float and Fresno / pool trowel before we stamp. Thanks for the upload!!

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Thanks Daniel, Where you from?

[@danielsestina6457]

Around Asheville North Carolina

[@MsPg73]

Please make a course

[@MikeDayConcrete]

I'm working on it now.

[@Lockedonconcrete]

Love the videos i like to know I’m not the only one weirdly passionate about concrete

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Awesome, Yea I love crete to!

[@luissegura4401]

Was there not a pattern?? I see the guys just throwing the mats down..

[@nicholasmutwiri6188]

I want to learn more about Stamped Concrete....

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Keep watching, I'll have the course out soon!

[@zigletti]

The finish has an overlap line from the mat that your finishers do not take out :/ When pulling a mat up, the overlapped mat should be stamped along the edge to remove a line made from the first mat that is picked up. Antique-it will also give you a clear two-tone look without sacrificing the health and wellness of your crew. Unlike powdered release. Yikes

[@MikeDayConcrete]

The line is just in the powdered release. It isn't in the concrete.

[@marcelorodz]

You didn't show the final results

[@markgonzales952]

These guys are not troweling the concrete to seal it

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Right on! Just mag float is enough.

[@c_b8s4]

I hear this a lot. No air engrained concrete with an air content higher than 5% should be trowels. That means anything outside. Do you trowel your sidewalk to seal the top prior to broom finish? Just wondering, because the broom finish opens the top pores of the sidewalk up again defeating the purpose of troweling. Please keep in mind also we are talkin about stamped concrete that has a solvent-based sealer protecting the top.

[@cheshstyles]

@@c_b8s4 my understanding is air entrained concrete should not be HARD troweled. I don't think troweling something at the end of the first pass, immediately prior to brooming has the same prohibitions as hard troweling. If just touching steel to the concrete made it spall, you would see the edges of mag'd then broomed slabs spall way worse than the middle (as they had been worked with steel edgers!) However, this is not the case. Additionally, the company I work for does trowel exterior, air entrained, Minnesota concrete and we do not have problems with spalling these broom finished slabs.

[@c_b8s4]

@@cheshstyles very true. I like to trowel sidewalks because it gives a slightly smoother finish in my opinion. In no way are you trying to seal the top off if you trowel the surface one time prior to broom finishing.

[@Happydog66]

Just curious why you don't wear masks? That fine powder can't be good for your lungs.

[@MikeDayConcrete]

Yea, you're right. Sometimes we do but we didn't on this one.

[@Happydog66]

@@MikeDayConcrete I'm only asking because we are having stamped concrete being done around our pool and no one is wearing a mask either. I was just very worried for their health so I looked up videos to see if other people also do not wear protection. I just worry for your health that's all. Please take good care of yourself. BTW your work looks amazing!!!