Patterned Concrete Driveway and Patio

Moggaman · 20-02-2010 12:17pm #1

Hi
I am looking at putting in a patterned or stencilled concrete drive and patio. Quite a big area. Has anyone got advice in terms of cost and contractors who are good at this. I have been told that block pavers and carpenters arent really the best at it. I would appreciate any advice.:D

Moggaman · 20-02-2010 12:18pm

I am in County Clare

FixYa · 30-04-2013 7:41pm

I am actually looking to do it myself. Does anyone knows where i can hire tools for that?

tedimc · 01-05-2013 10:51am

A family relation done it at my dad's house.

Turned out a good enough job and that was their first time laying it. The only downside was that it started to rain during some of it and it left little divots in the surface. Also, make sure you seal it as soon as possible after it has dried, etc.

Hardest thing was applying the releasing agent to the mats I believe.

Oh and 1 final thought - put a lot of consideration into how/where you end the concrete. Not a great job if it ends next to a gravel patch or non finished surface as the ledge can easily chip.

FixYa · 01-05-2013 12:11pm

Thanks for advise.
Would you know where they rented or bought actual stamping tools. I was looking around and could only find kits on sale for around 600Eur. that is a bit expensive, considering I will need that once.

achiman · 02-05-2013 6:23pm

FixYa wrote: »

Thanks for advise.
Would you know where they rented or bought actual stamping tools. I was looking around and could only find kits on sale for around 600Eur. that is a bit expensive, considering I will need that once.

try these..http://www.matcrete.ie/about.htm

Patterned Concrete Driveway and Patio

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