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PROCEDURE FOR SIMULATED
FLAGSTONE
DAY ONE
1.
Rocks and grass are moved away from concrete allowing the flagstone to
flow over the sides.
2.
The surface is checked for any grease, oil, and tar which will be
removed with a thinner (xyleen).
3.
All concrete is etched with muriatic acid which will remove dirt and grime
and open the pours of the concrete for a proper bond.
4.
All concrete is treated with ammonia; this neutralizes any acid left
behind.
5.
Fill cracks on top of the surface at no charge but concrete may shift so
we cannot guarantee the cracks.
6.
A coat of acrylic additive is rolled on to seal the concrete acting as a
primer.
7.
A thin layer of acrylic aggregate is troweled on the surface to act as
another primer and first coat of texture.
8.
A heavier coat of acrylic aggregate is troweled on to make texture which
is between 1/8 and 1/4 inch think.
9.
As the texture dries, we cut a flagstone pattern, depending on the size
of the area will determine the size of the stones.
10. Lastly, we clean the work area and let dry overnight.
DAY
TWO
1.
Control joints are cut with a diamond blade to open the joint to allow
movement in the stress areas.
2.
All cuts made to be a grout line are sanded with a small grinder to
clean up the cuts giving it a more natural look.
3.
Surface is swept and blown down cleaning area for color.
4.
The color is sponged on each stone alternating the colors depending on
how many colors are chosen. We recommend three colors.
5.
With clean water we go over the stones once more to clean any heavy
spots and blend the color together giving a more natural look.
6.
A custom grout color is chosen and then brushed on, making the look of
grout lines. Also at this time, we caulk along the house if needed and
put grout color on the stem wall giving a nice border look.
7.
After all dry and clean, we brush and roll sealer to protect the surface
but not just any sealer. Desert Rose uses polyurethane 250 with UV
absorbers and hindered amine light stabilizers which will out last
acrylic sealers by years.
If
we need to make a returnable trip to move items back on the coated
surface there will be a minimum charge of $75.00.
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