Recent Pictures from my website

[betursweetbass]

Hey Guys, (and bassingurl?)

I've recently updated my website with some pictures of the home improvement projects I've been up to around the house.
If you'd like to kill a few minutes, take a look at the Latest News page and check out my concrete stamping gallery and acid staining prep work. There's also some pictures of BTL and I out on Lake Livingston on the Photos page

Here is a short cut for you:

http://www.slaforce.com/Latest%20News.htm

http://www.slaforce.com/Photo%27s.htm

BET

[JB]

Nice work, ya look pretty comfortable working the bullfloat, nice job!

[Snake2715]

I have heard about the concrete stamping... I had forgot that I wanted to look into it. thanks for reminding me on that subject..

Do you know if it can be done to a concrete slab thats already down? I was thinking of adding a small top layer (for thedesing) and stamping that.

[JB]

I did my sisters patio, not only does the stamp and dye cost quiet a bit, you have to stamp wet conrete after it starts to set up, but not quiet hard yet. I wouldnt try adding crete to existing slab, unless you're going to add 4 inches minimum.

[betursweetbass]

Originally Posted by Snake2715

I have heard about the concrete stamping... I had forgot that I wanted to look into it. thanks for reminding me on that subject..

Do you know if it can be done to a concrete slab thats already down? I was thinking of adding a small top layer (for thedesing) and stamping that.

Well, your choices of stamping patterns will be limited due to the thickness of the top layer of new cement, but the answer is YES, you can stamp over existing concrete. It takes a product called Stampable Overlay and most times, special stamps or mats are required to do that. If you would like more info, check out my companies website.

www.brickform.com

Good Luck...

Bet

[betursweetbass]

Originally Posted by JB

I did my sisters patio, not only does the stamp and dye cost quiet a bit, you have to stamp wet conrete after it starts to set up, but not quiet hard yet. I wouldnt try adding crete to existing slab, unless you're going to add 4 inches minimum.

JB you are correct, you should have a minimum of 4 inch's when stamping, but there are stampable overlay products for thin layer stamping. Most folks will usually opt for staining their existing concrete instead of tearing out the old and putting in new and stamping. When you do decide to stain however, prep work is a must, the area must be clean and free of any lubricants or patrolium products, meaning...no oil, grease or anything like that. It's best to put down what is known as a micro topping over the existing and then staining the fresh topping after it has cured. I'll be micro topping my sidewalk soon I hope.

[zooker]

bet
what is with the napping on the front deck of the boat?? the idea is to be FISHING not SLEEPING...

zooker

[betursweetbass]

Originally Posted by zooker

bet
what is with the napping on the front deck of the boat?? the idea is to be FISHING not SLEEPING...

zooker

Well true, but when you get up there around fifty something, it's quite easy to find yourself nodding off when there isn't any action going on around you....

Besides, BTL was at the wheel, meaning we aint going anywhere fast....

[Snake2715]

Thanks this is going to be around an indoor pool. I hate looking at the grey crete. The staining option might be a better route. I have to worry about acid etc getting on the pool liner or into the water and causing damage also.... Things to consider I guess.

[dampeoples]

That concrete looks like hard work! I'm a Gov't worker, broke a sweat just looking at the pics

It looks really nice finished, though.

[lizardsrule]

Man you could've warned us about the no shirt on thing rotfl. Nice work.

Lizards

[JB]

rofl
whats the tat of steve?

[zooker]

Originally Posted by lizardsrule

Man you could've warned us about the no shirt on thing rotfl. Nice work.

Lizards

i second that dammit bet..


zooker

[betursweetbass]

Originally Posted by JB

rofl
whats the tat of steve?

Screamin Eagle - Fort Ord 1972 US ARMY

[bassintxlady]

you think he's shocking with no shirt on....sheesh....i was the one behind the camera and ....well...... ...let's just say it was very very hot that day....... ......glad everyone liked the job bet and i did on the patio.....it was alot of work.....but man is it ever nice to look at now.....you should've seen that area before we did that .....it was a mess.....and the area that we're putting the 3x3 slabs into now used to be full of banana trees...it was yucky......but i can't wait until bet gets to stain it for us....i'm all excited.....it's going to be so nice....and he promised me some kind of fish fountain, mini pond, or something so i can listen to the water and have little buddies to feed.... .....

oh and by the way....i have you to know bet i plane that boat just as fast as you do anyday.....but when your napping i'm busy fishin....so i take my time and work every inch of the water silly ........ .....besides.....maybe i like the scenery..... .....