Stampcrete of Maryland, Inc. || Seamless Texturing

This concrete paving system is a cast-in-place monolithic slab with integral color pigments, together with color hardeners. The concrete mix design is a 4,000 psi (29mpa) concrete mix design, reinforced with Stampcrete fibers and placed according to ACI standards. Prior to using the 5-foot seamless texturing tools, the surface is treated with either a clear liquid or colored powder release agent. The surface is then textured and allowed to cure 10 to 18 hours. Different designs can be achieved by the use of a concrete saw (i.e. circles, diamonds, borders, etc.). The surface is then marbelized by the use of colored etching stains; one or more may be used per application. The surface is then sealed with two coats of sealer to protect it from fading, stains, and nature's elements.

TRAINING SEMINAR OVERIEW

Day 1:

Meet the Stampcrete team for the show. A general overview will be given as to how the seminar will progress and a question and answer session will conclude before the show begins.

We'll start the day showing the Traditional Stampcrete system, poured at either 6 or 8 inches. Once the concrete truck pulls up, the specified amount of Integral Color is added to the truck according the yardage poured, and mixed until thoroughly distributed throughout the concrete. Pour and place the concrete and allow to start setting up before applying your Release agent.

Then you will get a chance to get on the stamps and see how easy it really is. We will show various patterns, but particularly the more popular patterns since you will run into using these more often. After stamping, well break for lunch and one of the Marketing Representatives will go over our literature and benefits to the Stampcrete System. There are many avenues and options that Stampcrete can provide to start your success in stamping. You will also receive all types of brochures and other information to start your information guide.

The afternoon, in most cases, will show a demonstration of the Mirage stamp overlay system as well as the Re-Do-It resurfacing system. Here you will have the chance to see just how easy you can take an existing plain concrete surface and make it look as decorative as your mind will let you take it. We will show some stamping designs as well as a plain troweled surface.

At the conclusion of the day, we will give an overview of the day's events and also a question and answer session to close the afternoon.

Day 2:

On the second day, we'll wash off the release agent with a hose and scrub brush until we have reached the effect we are looking for. Then we'll use some patina stains to show another aspect of decorative concrete.

We'll conclude the day by sealing the projects to show their finished appearance. Don't forget to bring your cameras!

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	Step 1 - Placing and Screeding Pour the concrete out of the truck, place, screed then bull float the surface.

	Step 2 - Casting Color Using a color hardener, cast the color out over the entire surface to get the color you are looking to achieve.

	Step 3 - Working in the Color After casting the color over the surface, bull float in and repeat this until a uniform color is achieved.

	Step 4 - Liquid Release Here we apply a liquid release agent prior to stamping to prevent the stamps from sticking to the surface. The liquid release acts as a barrier between the two, but does not add a second color to the overall appearance.

	Step 5 - Placing Stamps The texture mats used here are 5' X 5' seamless designs that are placed and overlapped approximately 6 to 8 inches as shown. Because these mats are much thinner, you are required to wait before getting on them until the surface is much harder in order to prevent "bird-baths."

	Step 6 - Tamping Use the tamper tool to maximize the texture of the surface. Remember to stay away from the edges of the stamp to prevent a seam from showing.

	Step 7 - Laying out Patterns On the second day, you can draw out various patterns to stain or to make the surface that much more impressive.

	Step 8 - Cutting out Patterns Take a concrete saw or grinder and mark the surface accordingly.

	Step 9 - Staining Apply the patina stains in various designs, shapes and colors.

	Step 10 - Sealing Apply two coats of either the solvent or waterbase sealers to provide a finish coat.

	Step 10 - Finished Product A creative project that is only limited by what you want to do.