How long after pouring the concrete can you stamp it?

• <div><p>In most cases, you are good to stamp the concrete one or two hours after you pour it, but perform the thumb test mentioned above. You want the concrete to be dry enough so the stamps don’t sink, but wet enough that the stamps make a successful imprint. In general, this is a tricky question, as it also depends on the weather outside, the time of day, and the size of the poured concrete slab.</p></div>

What is skim coating?

• <div><p>Skim coating is when you apply a thin layer of drywall compound to textured walls, creating a smooth surface. This can be done for relatively little money—<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-skim-coat-drywall.htm">skim coating costs</a> an average of $600—and can be a simpler way to smooth a wall versus removing texture. Since you apply the skim coat directly on the texture, it is a faster process than removing the underlying texture altogether. </p></div>

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Q: Is stamped concrete hard to maintain?

• <div><p>No, stamped concrete is extremely durable and relatively easy to maintain. To keep your <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-stamped-concrete.htm">stamped concrete clean</a> and help prevent staining, you should sweep any debris off it regularly, like you would with any other hard outdoor surface. You should also plan on resealing the concrete about every four years, which is about the same timeline you&rsquo;d expect from pavers and natural stones.</p></div>

Q: Can you dry pour concrete over existing concrete?

• <div><p>You can dry <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-you-pour-over-concrete.htm">pour concrete over existing concrete</a>, but it&rsquo;s best to use wet pour concrete instead. Dry pour concrete is easier to apply, but in order for new concrete to adhere to old concrete, it needs the right mixture for slow, uniform curing. Additionally, dry pour concrete is less durable and less resistant to cracking and concrete sinking, so dry pouring over an existing slab may result in surface imperfections appearing prematurely.</p></div>

Q: What is the best way to paint a concrete foundation?

• <div><p>You can&rsquo;t paint a foundation like you would the walls in your home; there are a few extra important steps to take. Instead of just busting out the paint, you should clean the surface and fix any impurities before grabbing the brush. Using a paint sprayer to apply sealant and primer will ensure you have the perfect canvas to apply your chosen paint color.</p></div>

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Brian is the best . On time service. He came the day he said he would and finished twaynhe job in a timely and professional manner. I would strongly recommend Beckwith Glass for your windows or shower door project
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Reviewed in September 2023
Mike always answered phone and came out within a very short time, answered all questions, was very patient and explained a lot. He and his crew were courteous, they cleaned up the work site, and finished in a timely fashion. They also replaced a window, a glass door and redid the upper front of...
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Reviewed in July 2023
Honestly to many negatives to list! They never finished things that were paid for! It took them forever to do the project from day one! We ere lucky to of got 20 hrs in one month time with two workers!! Several money errors and always in their favor! So much of our time was wasted, do to...
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I would recommend. They clean up when they finish.
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Thank you A.S. Painting and Projects for your amazing expertise and service. Adrian did an awesome job from planning to finishing painting our entire home. Stunning work finished in record time. Highly recommend and would most definitely hire again for our next home painting project.
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The work was excellent, timely and professional from start to finish. The interior painting was first rate and included advice on color selection. I highly recommend Michael and his crew to future customers.
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New Pro responded quickly to my request for services. The salesman was very knowledgeable and professional. The workmanship is very professional. I'm happy with the finished product.
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It was perfect from start to finish. MPC was professional, came exactly when they said they would, were very helpful in explaining what they were doing and made it clear that they would come back if we still saw ants after one month. I still had ants and they came back, no questions asked. The...
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Reviewed in January 2014
They showed up when they said they would, did the work in the time they said they, and did a beautiful job. The floors are oak and they finished them to show the natural color. I surprised what a difference the floors make in the looks of the house.
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He did an excellent job for us. He was a referral because we had used another one before that moved away. We had taken modern technology in an old place. He came in, walk through and gave us a price. He had to adjust the price but that was something that he had not foreseen. He was very honest...
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