How to Stencil Concrete
Measure the area where you will stencil concrete to determine how long your forms must be, and how many pieces you need to cover the surface's width., Cut the stencils from the roll before you pour the concrete so you can place them quickly once it...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Measure the area where you will stencil concrete to determine how long your forms must be
Stencils that are not symmetrical, such as those that mimic stone, repeat every so many inches and line up when placed side by side in the right spot.
You have the choice of cutting symmetrical stencils to align, or you can offset them. , Cover existing flooring and structures. , You can use self-floating concrete to expedite this process. , Locate the center by measuring from the edge of the concrete surface.
Have two people, one on either side of the surface, place a length of tape through the center to the edge. ,,, Sprinkle a color hardener over the exposed areas.
Use a bull float to float the color to the edges of the form.
Use a trowel to close the surface, or apply a decorative finish using a roller, wood, sponge or cork.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions – you may have to apply 2 coats. ,, As you remove the stencil, you'll also pull up concrete chips and dust around the edges. ,, For smaller surfaces, apply a muriatic acid solution to the concrete and scrub the sand away with a brush.
You can use a buffer to clean large surfaces once the concrete has had time to cure. , The first, lighter coat should be 15 to 20 percent acrylic.
The second, heavier coat should be 25 to 35 percent acrylic. -
Step 2: and how many pieces you need to cover the surface's width.
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Step 3: Cut the stencils from the roll before you pour the concrete so you can place them quickly once it is formed.
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Step 4: Block off the space where you will install the concrete surface.
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Step 5: Pour the concrete
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Step 6: then screed and float it to the right level.
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Step 7: Mark the center line of the concrete surface with tape.
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Step 8: Lay out the lengths of stencil
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Step 9: starting from the center and working toward the edges.
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Step 10: Use a trowel or stencil roller to fix the stencil to the concrete to create a raised pattern.
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Step 11: Tint the exposed concrete with a color hardener.
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Step 12: Apply a release agent according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Step 13: Remove the stencil when the concrete is dry enough that the form does not adhere to the surface.
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Step 14: Rinse the surface to wash away the larger pieces of concrete.
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Step 15: Clean away the finer debris.
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Step 16: Put down 2 coats of sealer according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Detailed Guide
Stencils that are not symmetrical, such as those that mimic stone, repeat every so many inches and line up when placed side by side in the right spot.
You have the choice of cutting symmetrical stencils to align, or you can offset them. , Cover existing flooring and structures. , You can use self-floating concrete to expedite this process. , Locate the center by measuring from the edge of the concrete surface.
Have two people, one on either side of the surface, place a length of tape through the center to the edge. ,,, Sprinkle a color hardener over the exposed areas.
Use a bull float to float the color to the edges of the form.
Use a trowel to close the surface, or apply a decorative finish using a roller, wood, sponge or cork.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions – you may have to apply 2 coats. ,, As you remove the stencil, you'll also pull up concrete chips and dust around the edges. ,, For smaller surfaces, apply a muriatic acid solution to the concrete and scrub the sand away with a brush.
You can use a buffer to clean large surfaces once the concrete has had time to cure. , The first, lighter coat should be 15 to 20 percent acrylic.
The second, heavier coat should be 25 to 35 percent acrylic.
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