Stamp Concrete Overlay Mix for Stamping Existing Concrete Floor Surfaces by SureCrete

Stamp Concrete Overlay Mix by SureCrete

SureCrete’s SureStamp™, a stamp concrete overlay is a stampable concrete material, cement-based topping for beautifying both interior and exterior concrete surfaces like stamping patios, pool decks and much more. SureStamp ST™ contains additives for slower cure times for warmer weather making it have a longer work time. Used on existing plain concrete, it creates textures that resemble a whole array of designs: tile, cut stone, slate, boardwalk, brick, cobblestone, etc. with traditional concrete stamping tools. Costly tear-out and replacement of existing concrete can be eliminated. A SureStamp™ stamp cement overlay offers restoration, repair, resurfacing, architectural accenting, and surface protection of existing concrete. SureBond™ (see TDS) a cement-based bonding agent, must be used in combination with SureStamp™ stamp floor overlay to achieve the ultimate adhesion essential in a stampable overlay. It is seasonally user-friendly, available in Summer and Winter mixes.

Surecrete’s stamp concrete overlay can create incredible three-dimensional textures makes it the perfect outlet for artistic inspiration. Designs using SureStamp™ stamp floor overlay has been used to create views of themed flooring and textures in many theme parks and resorts including Walt Disney World project, Universal Studios Orlando and Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida. With the ability to apply a wide array of pre-made rubber stamping molds and textures including faux stone, brick and even custom stamp texture patterns like stamped concrete home patios and pool decks. Our products also allow contractors to be able to manipulate your surfaces for custom-carved concrete manually make SureStamp stamp cement overlay an incredibly versatile product for creating artistically themed concrete and stamped colors exhibits.

SureStamp’s stamp concrete overlay carvable qualities make it useful in many applications:

How Do You Apply SureCrete’s stamp overlay Texture Bag Mix?

SureStamp can be manipulated for a wide range of finished textures, but here’s how you get started:

1. Any surface receiving a cementitious coating must be clean, cured, sound and profiled. See our Surface Preparation products for more information on accomplishing this
2. Make sure that temperatures will remain between 50 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit and there will be no precipitation in the applied areas for a 48 hour period following application.
3. Add Approx. 3.5 quarts water per 50 lb bag to 5 gal bucket and mix in any color desired for the integral coloring of SureStamp stamp cement overlay.
4. Slowly introduce SureStamp while continuously mixing and mix for a minimum of 1 minute once all product has been emptied into a container. Scrape the sides of the bucket to make sure there are no “dry pockets” that didn’t get mixed properly.
5. Mist the surface of the concrete with water ahead of any areas about to receive SureStamp stamp overlay.
6. Before SureStamp can be applied, a coating of SureBond must be put down to ensure proper adhesion of the finished surface. Pour a generous ribbon of SureBond onto the surface and spread with squeegee over an area that corresponds to your next workable area of SureStamp
7. While the SureBond is still wet, pour the mixed SureStamp onto the surface.
8. Gauge rake the product to the appropriate height for selected texture/carving pattern (usually between 1/4″ and 3/8″).
9. Smooth the surface of product with a metal squeegee or similar tool.
10. Allow product to begin to dry, yet remain plastic. The surface will lose its wet sheen and yield to the touch with tiny, if any, sticking to the finger.
11. The surface is now ready to receive a stamp pattern or custom carving. Be sure to use a releasing agent on any tools used to manipulate the surface, and to clean releasing agents off of finished surface before next step.
12. Once the surface has dried and cured sufficiently (approx 6-8 hours), it can accept stains and secondary colorants and is also ready to receive a sealer. Typical outdoor applications would utilize an acrylic sealer.

Frequently Asked Questions About SureStamp™ stamp overlay:

• Q:  Do I have to use SureBond along with SureStamp™ stamp overlay?
• A:  Yes. Without SureBond™, the SureStamp™ product will not adhere to your substrate correctly.
  
  
• Q:  What do I do if SureStamp starts to get too sticky before I’m ready to manipulate it?
• A:  The ST SummerTime formula will offer a little more time to work the material. However – timing is everything with SureStamp stamp concrete overlay.  Carving and Stamping needs to be done when the product is set up the right amount, so prepare ahead of time everything you can to ensure you are ready when it is!

Specs and Properties of SureStamp concrete stamp overlay:

• Coverage 15-18 square foot @ 3/8″; 20-24 square foot @ 1/4″
• VOC Rating 0 g/L
• Shelf Life 1 year in original unopened container
• Mixing Ratio 3.5 – 4 quarts water per 50 lb bag
• Base Color White
• Density 132 lbs/cubic foot
• Compressive Strength ASTM C-109: 4,350 PSI @ 28 days
• Flexural Strength ASTM C-348: 945 PSI @ 28 days
• Tensile Strength ASTM C-190: 440 PSI @ 28 days
• Abrasion Resistance ASTM D-4060: less than 0.55% @ 28 days
• T-BAR Adhesion (Durock) 190.3 PSI @ 28 days
• Shear Strength ANSI A-118.4: 280 PSI @ 28 days

Video showing Examples of SureStamp used on concrete overlays: