Promoting Outdoor Living http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com Stamped Pattern Concrete Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:43:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 How to install expansion joints when pouring a concrete driveway? http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1040/how-to-install-expansion-joints-when-pouring-a-concrete-driveway-5/ http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1040/how-to-install-expansion-joints-when-pouring-a-concrete-driveway-5/#comments Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:43:30 +0000 admin http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1040/how-to-install-expansion-joints-when-pouring-a-concrete-driveway-5/
tgdesigns98 asked:


I am going to be installing a concrete driveway. I have tore out the excisting asphalt driveway and formed up for the concrete. How do I install the expansion joints? Do you pour the concrete in one pour and then use a saw and cut the concrete where the joints need to go in? How often do they need to be placed for a 17′ by 78′ driveway?

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]]> http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1040/how-to-install-expansion-joints-when-pouring-a-concrete-driveway-5/feed/ 6 How can I remove car oil stains from my light concrete driveway? Some of the spots are large, 1/2 foot wide. http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1082/how-can-i-remove-car-oil-stains-from-my-light-concrete-driveway-some-of-the-spots-are-large-12-foot-wide-5/ http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1082/how-can-i-remove-car-oil-stains-from-my-light-concrete-driveway-some-of-the-spots-are-large-12-foot-wide-5/#comments Sat, 17 Apr 2010 23:55:06 +0000 admin http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1082/how-can-i-remove-car-oil-stains-from-my-light-concrete-driveway-some-of-the-spots-are-large-12-foot-wide-5/
hmm..imthinking asked:


I let a friend park their car (old classic- my ****!!) in my driveway while they were away for a month and the car leaked oil on my very light, almost white concrete driveway..The spots are big in my opinion, some over 1/2 foot across.. Are there any products I can buy or better yet any home remedies that work?.. Thanks for your help!!!

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]]> http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1082/how-can-i-remove-car-oil-stains-from-my-light-concrete-driveway-some-of-the-spots-are-large-12-foot-wide-5/feed/ 9 What is the best way to kill or remove mold off of a concrete patio? http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1216/what-is-the-best-way-to-kill-or-remove-mold-off-of-a-concrete-patio-3/ http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1216/what-is-the-best-way-to-kill-or-remove-mold-off-of-a-concrete-patio-3/#comments Wed, 14 Apr 2010 07:11:31 +0000 admin http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1216/what-is-the-best-way-to-kill-or-remove-mold-off-of-a-concrete-patio-3/
Leslie V asked:


I will be using a power washer, but it seems like I need to pretreat with something.

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]]> http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1216/what-is-the-best-way-to-kill-or-remove-mold-off-of-a-concrete-patio-3/feed/ 5 How do you remove indoor/outdoor carpet from a concrete patio? http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1160/how-do-you-remove-indooroutdoor-carpet-from-a-concrete-patio-2/ http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1160/how-do-you-remove-indooroutdoor-carpet-from-a-concrete-patio-2/#comments Sat, 10 Apr 2010 04:44:52 +0000 admin http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1160/how-do-you-remove-indooroutdoor-carpet-from-a-concrete-patio-2/
Marvelissa VT asked:


I have old indoor/outdoor carpet adhered to the top of my patio from the previous tenants. What is the least expensive and most effective way to remove it?

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]]> http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1160/how-do-you-remove-indooroutdoor-carpet-from-a-concrete-patio-2/feed/ 2 How do I prepare and paint my concrete entry way outside? http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1144/how-do-i-prepare-and-paint-my-concrete-entry-way-outside-3/ http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1144/how-do-i-prepare-and-paint-my-concrete-entry-way-outside-3/#comments Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:11:57 +0000 admin http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1144/how-do-i-prepare-and-paint-my-concrete-entry-way-outside-3/
cheermaster71 asked:


I am wanting to paint my concrete patio area outside. What would be the best way to prepare and paint the area and give it a nice updated look?

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]]> http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1144/how-do-i-prepare-and-paint-my-concrete-entry-way-outside-3/feed/ 3 I have a stained and stamped concrete patio and after it set up the guys came back and used a color hardener? http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1190/i-have-a-stained-and-stamped-concrete-patio-and-after-it-set-up-the-guys-came-back-and-used-a-color-hardener-5/ http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1190/i-have-a-stained-and-stamped-concrete-patio-and-after-it-set-up-the-guys-came-back-and-used-a-color-hardener-5/#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:58:38 +0000 admin http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1190/i-have-a-stained-and-stamped-concrete-patio-and-after-it-set-up-the-guys-came-back-and-used-a-color-hardener-5/
thecrad asked:


to try and give it character i absolutely **** it and i’ve been using an angle grinder with a wire brush to get it off but it’s removing a lot of the surface any ideas on a less abrasive approach or a chemical maybe ?

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Holly Berry asked:


I’m thinking the driveway and walkway won’t be hard but what can I do about the steps on the porch? I want it all to be the same material and I’d like to have either a smooth concrete porch and driveway or better yet, cover it all in some type of stone like this: http://www.southeasternstone.com/images/Chocolate%20Gray%20Steps800.jpg

Hubby and I are good do-it-yourselfers but I’ve never done a project like this before. What is the best material to set in the stone (concrete?) and what do I need to know about how to do this? Specifically how to do the porch and steps please.

Pics of my project:

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]]> http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1102/how-to-repairremodel-concrete-driveway-and-porch-5/feed/ 2 How do you attached the 4×4 post to the concrete driveway? ? http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1088/how-do-you-attached-the-4x4-post-to-the-concrete-driveway-5/ http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1088/how-do-you-attached-the-4x4-post-to-the-concrete-driveway-5/#comments Sat, 03 Apr 2010 12:13:25 +0000 admin http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1088/how-do-you-attached-the-4x4-post-to-the-concrete-driveway-5/
rayzinside asked:


I want to build a 10×20 wood carport. Basically a roof on 4×4 posts. I wasn’t wanting to drill into the concrete. I was wanting to know if there is a way to attach the 4×4 posts to the concrete without drilling into the concrete driveway. If that is not possible what is the best way to attach the 4×4 posts?

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]]> http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1088/how-do-you-attached-the-4x4-post-to-the-concrete-driveway-5/feed/ 8 What is the best way to remove indoor/outdoor carpet from concrete? http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1146/what-is-the-best-way-to-remove-indooroutdoor-carpet-from-concrete-3/ http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1146/what-is-the-best-way-to-remove-indooroutdoor-carpet-from-concrete-3/#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2010 22:47:06 +0000 admin http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1146/what-is-the-best-way-to-remove-indooroutdoor-carpet-from-concrete-3/
Sharon H asked:


This s ragedy green indoor/outdoor carpet on a concrete patio that I want to remove and possibly paint the concrete.

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]]> http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1146/what-is-the-best-way-to-remove-indooroutdoor-carpet-from-concrete-3/feed/ 4 How should a concrete driveway be made? http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1120/how-should-a-concrete-driveway-be-made-5/ http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1120/how-should-a-concrete-driveway-be-made-5/#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:46:16 +0000 admin http://blog.stampedpatternconcrete.com/1120/how-should-a-concrete-driveway-be-made-5/
swcc asked:


I recently had a 100×10 driveway poured. The crush and run or aggregrate is exposed in several areas. Shouldn’t the builder do a finish around the the driveway, so the stones don’t wash out. According to him, the driveway is done. Is there anything legal I can do if he doesn’t do this?

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