Stamped Concrete
Stamped Concrete
(OP)
I'm intrested in laying an overlay on existing concrete (stamped) however, all manufacturers of the products required for the overlay will only sell to licensed contractors of the product.
Is there a manufacturer that will sell the products w/o being a licensed contrator or going through a certification program for their product?
Is there a manufacturer that will sell the products w/o being a licensed contrator or going through a certification program for their product?





RE: Stamped Concrete
This is a specialized process and any problems reflect back to the materials and their certified contractors. A few projects are not worth the potential loss/cost compared to what is invested in product development, marketing and training.
When an owner buys a stamped and stained or pigmented concrete surface, he is buying appearance and durability and not just materials and labor.
You could look for knock-off chemical suppliers for materials, but you will get little or no support and technical back-up. You can also buy a wide range of concrete stamps on line or through E-Bay - you can mold anything once you have a patern, but it may be unuseable.