Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - Applying decorative coatings on driveway

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svteresa
05-04-06, 06:12 PM
Is it possible for the do it yourselfer to buy the materials and do a decorative coating on a driveway. I see many driveways in the area where they spread a mixture over the concrete and put a stone pattern in it. They sprinkle a color coating material over it and then seal the whole deal. I'm pretty handy and would like to try it but don't know of a source for the materials to the publc.

Pecos
05-05-06, 03:50 AM
The products used are typically only available to a trained professional. Sorry.

Pecos
HackOfAllTrades
05-05-06, 11:34 AM
This is one of those things where the scale of the project is often too big for a diy'er. You may find it's actually cheaper to get a pro to do it because they have the tools, crew and expertise to do it quicker and better than you. By the time you find all the right materials, special tools if any, research, it may be a big hassle.

clark
05-10-06, 10:39 AM
you'll find some good information in the form of a downloadable book that walks you through the steps at
http://www.decorativeconcreteguide.com

good luck
svteresa
05-10-06, 04:23 PM
Thanks for the info Clark
csegien
05-13-06, 08:01 AM
This company has various stone patterns that can be layed out over asphalt. The website is DrivewayImpressions.com If you are interested please email me at CSegien201@hotmail.com