Creative Concrete Pattern Imprinted Concrete Process
DRIVEWAYS|DRIVEWAY|PATIO|PATHS|IMPRINTED CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS|STAMPED CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS
Imprinting concrete is the process of pouring high strength concrete and then treating the surface with highly specialized tools which create the antique finishes. There are significant advantages to this process over traditional materials. Concrete is more durable because of its strength and weather resistance. Concrete is also more versatile because it can be poured and placed into virtually any shape, size or location. Finally, concrete holds finishes better than most ordinary materials. Creative Concrete projects always look their best, season to season, year to year.
Creative Concrete paving process is based on four stages, the details of these four steps to the concrete paving process are explained below to give you an insight into the professionalism of Creative Concrete and the quality of our pattern imprinted concrete.
1st STAGE (THE SURVEY)
At this stage it is still early and upon your request we will make arrangements that suits you for us to come out and survey the site ,measure the area and give you a verbal quotation, If this is acceptable and you want us to commence with the work we will then talk about dates on which we will carry out the work that suits us both after this a contract will be signed by both parties nothing formal, pretty much standard within this industry after this we will discuss things like payments and a more detailed explanation on how we are thinking of approaching your job from start to finish, as regards to the job a deposit is needed 5 working days before the agreed start date where as the job can be cancelled or put on hold anytime up until this point
2nd STAGE (INSTALLATION)
Brief specifications of what to expect:
- Excavate to a minimum reduced depth of 350mm below damp proof course
- Find levels and screed area with 4 "of mot type 1 hardcore and compact with a roller or vibrating plate
- Erect all necessary formwork and shuttering applying the correct falls at this stage
- Lay down polythene barrier on some sites
- Lay 4 " of p330 concrete with air entrained and fibres finishing a minimum of 150mm below dpc trowling with the correct techniques
- Apply colour hardener and release agent and then stamp with your selected colour and pattern
- The clean up (any squeezes from the mats when printing). This is done by a grinder a s jointer tool or even a claw hammer
- Cut control joints as required with stil saw or grinder 2/3rds the way into the concrete.
- Apply acrylic sealant and enjoy the look and feel of your new project
3rd STAGE (PAYMENT AND YOUR GUARANTEE
- At this stage you make your final payment
- You will receive you receipt upon payment
- You will get a 5 year structural guarantee.
