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two similar options

- make stencils and get a mobile sand blaster to come and etch into the
current concrete ( these folk would often be involved in removing
graphitti).

- here in australia, some folk with plain concrete driveways get
companies with stencils ( in the shape of pavers in various patterns, to
lay the stencil down, and spray a thin layer of coloured concrete and
grit through the stencil to create a quick easy paving or flagstone
look. this is very non-slip and outdoor proof. perhaps a similar process
is available in the US?

a do it yourself version might involve stencils, a spray gun with an
outdoor grade paving paint, and throw in some glass sand blasting beads
to the paint while its wet. this gives it good grip, and limits the wear
on the paint, as the tops of the glass beads takes the wear - might be
good for a few years depending on ice ( not certain where in the climate
belts you are).

hope this helps

Dr STuart Kohlhagen
Manager Research and Development
Questacon.
Australia
 

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Subject: placing text on pavers - suggestions please

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Hey everyone

We have pavers on the ground in a large outdoor space. They are
rectangular 22 cm x 11 cm ... or about 9 inches x 4 inches .... and are
made of coloured concrete and are laid in a cross hatch fashion. They
have a rough ish surface and get rained on / full sun. I want to place
large text (quotes from famous people about sustainability - no images)
on the pavers for people to read when they walk across the outdoor area.
Apart from lifting some of the pavers and setting concrete with the text
stencilled onto it or etched stainless steal etc. into the surface ...
what other suggestions would you have to do this? Keep in mind visitor
safety (non slip etc.) and durability as people will be walking on the
text.

Cheers

Sonia Marshall    

 


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