Jazzing up our concrete yard.

Our backyard was badly in need of a makeover. It was just old cement that is great for keeping bugs away, but ugly. We wanted a low maintenance finish, so we went for stamped concrete. Which could be done in one day, but is a much larger job than we thought.

River of Cement

First the entire backyard was flooded with cement. Then the cement was spread it out and made sure that it was level.

Leveling the cement

Adding the colour

Then the bottom colour was added, which was much brighter than expected.

Adding the contrast

Then a contrasting colour was added and the entire backyard was stamped with a brick like texture. The stamping was done by hand.

Then we waited for the cement to dry. Just before it was completely dried the top coat was washed off . Then once it was completely dry, a sealer was put on top.

The finished product is beautiful! So much nicer than the old cement.