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New technologies are improving the way that we be build and finish
drives and walkways.
The process is outlined below:
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Existing
Tarmac, brick or grass is removed and the ground is leveled,
compacted and prepared for the next stage.
The building is protected by plastic sheeting.
The
space is prepared and sectioned into areas depending on the patterns
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The
concrete is then coloured with colour Hardener which is troweled
into the surface. This stage gives you the colour of the drive when
it is finished.The
colour agents are then worked in. Experience is the important factor
at this stage.
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powder is applied the surface is imprinted with rubber moulds
of one, or many designs, including Random Stone, London Cobblestone,
Ashlar Slate etc. The space can be divided into areas using different
patterns to mark different areas on a drive or patio. |
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Experience
is needed as the depth of the imprint is vital to the quality
of the final effect.
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The
pattern is created by the rubber mats indenting the surface
of the concrete.
The pink color is due
to a release agent that acts like talcum powder to prevent
sticking when the
mats are used. This is not permanent.
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The
pink dust is not permanent. We can do a pink drive if you like! |
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After the area
is dry the release agent is washed off the surface and sealed
with a coat of an acrylic based sealant to protect it from fading
or staining from all of nature's elements.
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We
now have to wait for the area to dry before we can seal it permanently.
No parking please! |
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sealant is applied and again left to dry out. |
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Waiting is all
that is left to do. Cars must not be used for 3 days. heavy goods
vehicles can be used after a couple of weeks. |
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A great new look
to your home,
Greatly increases the value of
the property!! |
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This section of
the drive has been given a different pattern to give a different
area on the same drive. |
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Close ups of the finished job
highlight the quality of the process. |
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There will never be a weed on
this drive!
Spills are not going to be a problem either! |
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