How to Form, Pour and Finish a STAMPED CONCRETE Patio

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We've been remodeling an old building for our new office & shop, and we are finally going to pour our stamped concrete porch and patio.
We prepped the ground with a gravel base, formed the pad with 1/4" slope on it and installed 3/8" rebar for reinforcement.
The next day poured the concrete. We added sand buff integral color to the concrete truck, but we also broadcast color hardener on the surface. We used a wood plank stamped pattern on our patio and a flagstone stamped pattern on our porch.
Once the concrete had cured, we stripped the forms and stamped the sides of the concrete. We mixed color hardener with water/resin/polymer and applied it to the sides of the concrete. Then we stamped the sides with the texture skins, and created grout lines with an s-tool.
I came back the next day and washed all of the color release agent off of the surface. I also sprayed a water/muriatic acid solution on the surface to help me to remove as much release agent as I could.
We let the concrete dry overnight and then we applied a solvent based clear sealer on all of the concrete.
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[@T12i99iN]

I LOVED the edging details. To me that's a rare finishing detail that isn't done often. If not often, not at all. Great content.

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you! 🙏🏻 😊 Really appreciate the encouragement. 👍🏻

[@n8n876]

Except that is not how it is done. Strip the form, and stamp it with the correct stamp. They make end stamps. Think about how an end of a log looks. The grain is round. That is where the right stamp makes the whole job.

[@SciHeartJourney]

I totally agree. This adds a lot to the value of home; especially the "curbside appeal" aspect.

[@jaimeelizarraras1774]

No saben nada nada

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you!

[@vintagethunderbirdrepair9426]

Very nice and extremely informative. Thank you.

[@jsans8063]

Out of all the videos i have watched on stamp concrete i feel this is the easiest to follow along to learn

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you!

[@robertcollins7515]

I didn't realize this much detail and work for stamped concrete.

[@TimDCVA]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@stonebeauty2228]

most dont

[@bwnco]

Nice.. didnt think id ever say I missed pouring mud but this made me miss it.. Never got to do any fancy stamp stuff... pretty cool...

[@TimDCVA]

Haha. Thanks! I appreciate the encouragement.

[@7adethelrou75]

I love the look of wood plank!

[@TimDCVA]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@stelstefan4199]

@@TimDCVA Where can I buy the wood planks? Wonderful video by the way! [e-mail]

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! Email me. (The link is in the description.)...or DM me on Instagram. @timdcva

[@jomamastool]

That looks fantastic! Might need to give it a shot..

[@albertogemma7574]

Amazing, there aren't others words to describe this job.

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! 🙏🏻😊

[@albertogemma7574]

Thanks to you for allowing us to learn, see you next time and good luck

[@devinrudloff]

Wow!! Seriously one of the best how-to stamp videos I’ve ever watched on KZbin. And I’ve seen nearly all of them. Great work and great detailed descriptions of every step! Going to try adding this service to my landscape business in the future after I hire the right experienced guys!

[@TimDCVA]

Awesome. Thanks! When we first started we found a local concrete finisher that would help us pour the concrete…and then we’d take over from there. It really made learning the process a lot easier. Best of luck with the new venture. Let me know how it goes. 👍🏻

[@jasonn2284]

Do it yourself.

[@MapuiaChhakchhuak]

The stone finish looks absolutely gorgeous!

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you!

[@TimDCVA]

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[@MapuiaChhakchhuak]

@@TimDCVA thanks

[@RoseBrosHTX]

This is an amazing video. Thank u so so much for sharing. 💪🏼🔥💪🏼🔥💪🏼🔥

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you!

[@brandonwestman1823]

Absolutely amazing - you guys rock!

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks!

[@ramookulandai1207]

great detailing and work patience to produce the result creatively. tq for sharing

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks!

[@SciHeartJourney]

This is AMAZING! This makes me want to switch professions. I hate working indoors all day anyways. BEAUTIFUL!

[@TimDCVA]

Haha. Thanks!

[@angeloacosta9411]

Join a construction union. We need lots of help !!! Laborers local 274 & 120 here in Indiana are great hubs for getting so much diversified experience such as- concrete, bridgework, asphalt, stormdrain, commercial, industrial, heavyhighway, etc... you get the picture. You can work all year round to. Take care brother.

[@nibzy7149]

@@angeloacosta9411 it’s probably not as easy as it sounds I bet😢 specially with someone without experience.

[@redLeader1686]

wow, great job. wish you were closer so you could come out and help with our project!

[@3dodgerfans]

I love it ! That’s exactly what I want for my back patio 😍

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you!

[@СашаПилипенко-в8ь]

Cool guys and cool work

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks!

[@playerbaba]

Great video. I always learn something new from you guys.

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you Ron. 🙏🏻 😊 I appreciate the support.

[@Ben-tr]

Wow , you all did a great job 👍

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you!

[@ILLEQUIPPED-cr2vq]

Awesome, Thank you for this.

[@anthonyhayes5263]

Good work fellas,spot on👌

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you!

[@organicgardeningwithlivest4227]

Nice job

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks!

[@pec1739]

i like the wood stamp !

[@psneathe]

Awesome DIY video. Thanks so much for sharing this and nice work!

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! 🙌🏼

[@Adam-ow8os]

You make a good video and do great work. Keep it up and keep them coming. Cheers

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! 🙌🏼

[@abenakyei3536]

Beautiful work well done

[@marcopepe]

Too bad you are not closer to where I live! Awesome job bro!

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you! 🙏🏻 😊

[@jonw6376]

Those look great!!

[@pedropereira8924]

Thanks for sharing, very nice and helpful video 👍🏼

[@Daffodil956]

Awsome job

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you! 😊

[@carmelcorreale3211]

wow that looks wonderful I want it..

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks!

[@BenBNC]

Yo Tim! I live in Charlottesville, let me come work with y’all! 6 years nonstop concrete placing finishing stamping experience. Got all my experience doing shotcrete skateparks everything hard trowel beautiful finish, stamping, stencil, stain, exposed agg, form carpentry, rebar, trowel machine, etc I’ve done it ! Love your stuff and want to work with a passionate crew that really cares. Holler at me.

[@TimDCVA]

Can you send me your contact info? @timdcva on IG.

[@joshr.2600]

That was incredible

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks!

[@wildbyker]

excellent work congratulations.

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you!

[@Drewskidelmar]

wow nice work! I have not gotten into pouring new concrete yet

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! 👍🏻

[@gehtdianschasau8372]

I landed here searching for something completely different, but it seemed interresting, so i stuck. I'm glad i did. It looks great. I like the truck driver, he is standing there like a garden gnome 2:26

[@TimDCVA]

Gnome... 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for sticking around. 🙌🏼

[@mahjoubali]

I really love ur videos, thanks for sharing I learnt a lot

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you!

[@mahjoubali]

@@TimDCVA where can i buy the stamps from and how much could each cost me

[@anton48103]

Just watched this video on Facebook and your work is awesome! I'm looking forward to doing similar work next spring. New subscriber, btw.

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks!

[@LuigiRBG]

great job guys, pretty awesome

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! 👍🏻

[@winkdinkerson7190]

Very cool! Thanks guys….

[@TimDCVA]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ericcabedoce1505]

thanks for the video and sharing

[@TimDCVA]

👍🏻🙌🏼

[@Madnikodemus2]

Beautiful job.

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you!

[@mrnuna4793]

Awesome job.

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you!

[@danlee9319]

I loved it

[@arjunrichards2516]

Nice video bro. Keep up the good work

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you! 🙏🏻😊

[@giddingsrocks]

That is gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration. ❤

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you!

[@edgarcedeno7299]

Wow awesome project man watching from Davao city Philippines

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you!

[@santosortegajr3126]

Getting ready to do a gray driveway with the black highlights.

[@TimDCVA]

Nice. 👍🏻

[@kompshi]

wow thats an amazing job well done......thanks for the video and the details/

[@Pegon1985]

I subscribed to your channel, a really cool feature would be if you periodically showed a timer or clock so the time-lapse is easier to comprehend for people wanting to learn the timing between steps. Great content!

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you! That’s a really good idea. I’ll see if I can come up with a way to do that.

[@mikeyl6602]

Great video

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks!

[@wuilmermenjivar7467]

Nice job.

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks!

[@coryhunnicutt123187]

Fantastic

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks!

[@robhutchinson1117]

Excellent 👍

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you!

[@user-Gentleman]

Pretty good

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks!

[@alvinacastaneda197]

I seen this video on Snapchat and just had to look you guys up!! This is extremely BEAUTIFUL!! I honestly have never seen anything like it or even knew this was possible with concrete. Wonderful jobs guys 👏

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you so much!!

[@alinarodzevic]

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[@CCROSS5882]

great work, thanks for sharing.

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you! I appreciate the encouragement. 👍🏻

[@jennymushinka98]

The wall got the colour

[@TimDCVA]

The entire building got painted after we finished the concrete.

[@robertamaral907]

I would still put a membrane between the house and concrete. It's a must if you're going against brick or concrete wall.Will Crack you're walls if not done.

[@TimDCVA]

We haven’t had any issues with that on this project (it’s at my office) and it’s over a year old.

[@ajg0183]

Great video! Also love your podcast. Any new ones coming out soon?

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you! 🙏🏻 We’ve been schedule to record a podcast like 3 different times in the past week but it keeps getting postponed. 🤦🏻‍♂️ new one soon though. I hope.

[@I.am.br0]

A non BS video... rarity on youtube 👍

[@TimDCVA]

Haha. Thank you! 🙏🏻😊🤣

[@stegen9008]

hey I want this at my house. pls come and make it! I live in sweden and I will pay the ticket for you! xD

[@TimDCVA]

Haha.

[@pedrochavajay7080]

Excellent job l never sin that before is interesting.

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! 🙌🏼

[@ConcreteBVI]

Haha I like how you just hoped for the best in them allowing you to add the color 😆😆 assume the sale. At least he was a good sport 👌🏼

[@TimDCVA]

Haha. Sometimes the drivers complain about it. You never know how they are going to act. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ He was cool though.

[@ConcreteBVI]

TimDCVA what was your plan B in case he was like “no sorry, we can’t allow you to do that !” ?

[@TimDCVA]

Haha. I guess we would have only thrown color hardener. Not a huge deal.

[@timhawley5081]

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[@lindaracine]

Gorgeous Tim. Where are you located?

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you! Lynchburg, VA.

[@stevenbadman538]

Hi Tim, where can I find used stamps or rent stamps? We are looking to do an outdoor kitchen with stamped concrete and also epoxy floor in our barn in WV. Thanks love your videos.

[@TimDCVA]

I’m not sure who rents stamps in your area. Send me a DM on IG… I might be able to point you in the right direction… depending on where you are in WV.

[@jasonrussell7085]

Now I can go from normal to middle class lol. Thanks man!!

[@TimDCVA]

Ha. 👍🏻

[@maryannchan5201]

Love it😊

[@TimDCVA]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@tanyawilson-du1dq]

Can you tell me what color you used for the color hardener, and integral concrete color in this video? If you were pouring a small walkway and were mixing the concrete on your own what concrete mix would you use?

[@TimDCVA]

Sand buff integral and color hardener. Dark Gray release. Both from Increte systems. Quikrete 5000. We always order from a concrete plant though.

[@dimitriadisfanis]

That's was awesome 👌 👏

[@carloshernandez-uo1pz]

Good job I want to do a walk way around my back yard where can I get some stamps about 2ft x 4ft

[@jsusnicasio1335]

What’s the name of the color you put on the concrete? Or how can I get the same color of concrete it looks amazing!!

[@hkathy522]

Hello I love your design! I would like to make my patio in coming summer! Do you mind let me know more what the material you have used, it make the color shiny xx

[@hkathy522]

This is video 12:41 many thanks 😊

[@TimDCVA]

Everything is from Increte Systems. The sealer is Increte Clear Seal.

[@MrAbageriu]

Nice!!

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks!

[@pauldurotoye170]

hi..love your tutorial. thanks. Please can I use thinner as an acid base to wash off the release

[@saskelee]

Is there a link to the actual mat you’re using? Specific that large random flagstone. I like the size

[@TimDCVA]

It’s called “Large random flagstone” by Increte systems.

[@bakeralsaqer6260]

OMG Thank you 🌹

[@la97tumbadaobs35]

My back hurts watching this video and I’m a concrete guy 😅

[@TimDCVA]

Haha.

[@christdied4us]

WOW!!! Awesome job 👍

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! 🙏🏻

[@MrRan15]

WOW!!! is there a possibility to create a DIY wood molding?

[@ST-0311]

Spectacular finishes on both the stone and wood stampings. Really nice work! I noticed you didn't use expansion joints between your new and old concrete, nor wire mesh in the slabs. Are those not necessary for a job that size?

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! We used rebar...not sure there’s any benefit to using mesh & rebar. Technically we probably should have used expansion joint material on the wood plank pad...but I think it’s ugly in the finished product.

[@decoconcretesc]

Please advise what would be a good sealer to use on stained stamped concrete driveway that would be safe for hot-tire marks. Thank you kindly, as always super work!

[@TimDCVA]

I like D1 from Deco-crete Supply.

[@augustacookeygam5579]

Awesome 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@TimDCVA]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@celmaracedillo4368]

its a nice job and one of the best. what powder did u used for the cement color? thank you

[@TimDCVA]

We used Increte sand buff with dark gray release. Thanks!

[@markmoody703]

You're kidding me right on the paddle cleaner

[@TimDCVA]

Nope. We use it every week.

[@bernardogonzalez3172]

What psi concrete would you recommend while using integral color and hardener without it drying too fast??

[@mikewelch3903]

You would use a 5 sack mix, which 3000 psi concrete.

[@ayoadematthew688]

I really love this Job...how can I get all this tools?

[@TimDCVA]

Google “Increte Systems”

[@mbatterviruz7580]

Awesome video!!!! I love how it looks!!! Where can i get the stamps?

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! We got these stamps from Increte.

[@gowharkassaoui1128]

Hi i love it!! I have been looking for this stamping system for quiet long time unfortunately 😐 all shitty ones The one u use where can i buy it ineed just one problem is im from uk 🇬🇧 So make is more difficult to get them can u pls tell me if i can buy them from somwhere? Or do u sell them? U done great joob!! Im diy girl and im sure i can make similar project where im following u lerning from u loots thx for anazing video!!!

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! The stamps are from Increte.com.

[@moniralkarim786]

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[@iamric23]

Awesome!! Can this be done over existing concrete?

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! Yes we can also pour stamped concrete overlays. 👍🏻

[@iamric23]

@@TimDCVA wow, I guess I'll have to buy your crew some airline tickets so you can fly up to Massachusetts and get stated.

[@ATappin]

Could you bull float the color hardener in?

[@TimDCVA]

Yes you can.

[@jamese9283]

How did you clean the spatter off the painted siding next to the patio?

[@TimDCVA]

We pressure washed it and then painted over it. It’s our shop and we planned on painting the entire building before we started the project.

[@ANILUPPANAPALLI]

What are the raw materials required for this making and how we get .

[@williammedina9593]

Hello, there great work guys but i have one question how long do have to wait to seal the concrete

[@qmado8857]

What would it cost me to do this job on my 12 x 30 patio slab?

[@Carlos-wy1jx]

What size of brick jointer is that? The one used to make the lines more noticeable

[@TimDCVA]

We have two. One looks like a bull horn that goes from about 3/16” to 3/4” The other one is an S tool that has 1/2” wide joints.

[@ryananthony4840]

Do you have to oil the stamps so they don't pick or stick?

[@ryananthony4840]

Nevermind lol, I just saw the part about the "release agent"

[@robertseeds3358]

Do you guys do work in Virginia Beach?

[@orliszpon3220]

I see that the surface of the patio is flush with the sill plate of the house. How do you prevent driving rain from infiltrating the house?

[@TimDCVA]

There is 1/4” of slope away from the door and the it also has a big overhang from the roof.

[@orliszpon3220]

@@TimDCVA Thanks, Tim. I have the same situation: a sloped patio covered by an overhang. Still, I am thinking of flashing the bottom of the wall, just in case of a driving rain.

[@bostonjackson9384]

Nice work all the way around!!!... if you were biding the job in the video, what would be your quote?

[@TimDCVA]

Thanks! We usually bid these between $12-$14 per square foot.