Usually 30 minutes or so, but varies greatly based on concrete and environment (temp, wind, etc.). If doing a large area, you can start stamping as soon as you can walk on the stamp and not sink in the stamp past the texture. Just test out the edge before you fully commit your weight, and if it holds firm under you, start the stamping!
Where did you get that blue pattern pad to stamp the concrete? I'm adding a 3ft x 3ft concrete slab next to my existing walkway and that's the same pattern that I have on my walk way and I need.
What kind of dust did you use over the slab and on the mat?
How long does the cement need to set before you can start texturing?
Usually 30 minutes or so, but varies greatly based on concrete and environment (temp, wind, etc.). If doing a large area, you can start stamping as soon as you can walk on the stamp and not sink in the stamp past the texture. Just test out the edge before you fully commit your weight, and if it holds firm under you, start the stamping!
Where did you get that blue pattern pad to stamp the concrete? I'm adding a 3ft x 3ft concrete slab next to my existing walkway and that's the same pattern that I have on my walk way and I need.
Was it cement powder what you have dispersed on the concrete and stamp before stamping?
It's a colored release powder- www.expressions-ltd.com/products/concrete-colored-antiquing-accent-powder-release