. slides/001 first pour.html Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:35:49 -0700 JAlbum 8.0 The first pour, with wire mesh and plastic. The first pour, with wire mesh and plastic. slides/001 first pour.jpg slides/002 mesh.html Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:35:49 -0700 JAlbum 8.0 The surface has been cut with a grooving tool. This lends to the stone floor aesthetic, and controls cracking. The surface has been cut with a grooving tool. This lends to the stone floor aesthetic, and controls cracking. slides/002 mesh.jpg slides/003 ramp.html Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:35:49 -0700 JAlbum 8.0 The ramp allows wheelbarrow access. The ramp allows wheelbarrow access. slides/003 ramp.jpg slides/004 setting up.html Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:35:49 -0700 JAlbum 8.0 An array of finishing tools. An array of finishing tools. slides/004 setting up.jpg slides/005 grooving tool.html Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:35:49 -0700 JAlbum 8.0 These joints will be filled with grout after the floor is acid stained. These joints will be filled with grout after the floor is acid stained. slides/005 grooving tool.jpg slides/006 second pour.html Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:35:49 -0700 JAlbum 8.0 Finishing the second pour. Finishing the second pour. slides/006 second pour.jpg slides/007 tracing.html Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:35:49 -0700 JAlbum 8.0 Tracing out the control joint lines. Tracing out the control joint lines. slides/007 tracing.jpg slides/008 heavy.html Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:35:49 -0700 JAlbum 8.0 A PTO-powered cement mixer filled three wheelbarrows per load. A PTO-powered cement mixer filled three wheelbarrows per load. slides/008 heavy.jpg slides/009 stiff mix.html Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:35:49 -0700 JAlbum 8.0 The mix was stiff, allowing for the vertical edges in adjoining pours. The mix was stiff, allowing for the vertical edges in adjoining pours. slides/009 stiff mix.jpg slides/010 setting.html Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:35:49 -0700 JAlbum 8.0 Concrete, mesh, and vapor barrier. Concrete, mesh, and vapor barrier. slides/010 setting.jpg slides/011 2 pours.html Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:35:49 -0700 JAlbum 8.0 The pours were directed toward the ramp. The pours were directed toward the ramp. slides/011 2 pours.jpg slides/012 post bases.html Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:35:49 -0700 JAlbum 8.0 Post bases installed. Post bases installed. slides/012 post bases.jpg slides/013 3 pours.html Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:35:49 -0700 JAlbum 8.0 The third of four pours completed. The third of four pours completed. slides/013 3 pours.jpg slides/014 setting.html Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:35:49 -0700 JAlbum 8.0 The ramp was removed for the final pour. The ramp was removed for the final pour. slides/014 setting.jpg slides/015 complete.html Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:35:49 -0700 JAlbum 8.0 The floor is completed and was left to cure for at least a week. The floor is completed and was left to cure for at least a week. slides/015 complete.jpg slides/016 floor.html Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:35:49 -0700 JAlbum 8.0 The joints sink an inch into the 4 inch concrete floor. The joints sink an inch into the 4 inch concrete floor. slides/016 floor.jpg slides/017 brush.html Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:35:49 -0700 JAlbum 8.0 Applying stain with a paint brush. Applying stain with a paint brush. slides/017 brush.JPG slides/18 joint.html Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:35:49 -0700 JAlbum 8.0 The acid stains unevenly for a more natural look. The acid stains unevenly for a more natural look. slides/18 joint.JPG slides/19 green.html Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:35:49 -0700 JAlbum 8.0 Though it appears green during application, it dries brown. Though it appears green during application, it dries brown. slides/19 green.JPG slides/20 dry.html Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:35:49 -0700 JAlbum 8.0 Ready to grout and seal. Ready to grout and seal. slides/20 dry.JPG slides/waxing.html Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:35:49 -0700 JAlbum 8.0 Applying a coat of concrete sealer. Applying a coat of concrete sealer. slides/waxing.JPG slides/sealed.html Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:35:49 -0700 JAlbum 8.0 A light coat of floor sealer dries prior to grouting. A light coat of floor sealer dries prior to grouting. slides/sealed.JPG