Your right about telling people what they need. I separate my samples by color schemes because I have color samples for windows, doors, shutters, siding, gutters, roofs, plus trim coil colors. So there's like over 200 samples and that gets confusing for some people
Giving you two thumbs up. You are the only one that goes in depth of the process. Your teaching method is simple and easily understandable. I bought my son an used electric kwik-kirb setup to get him started in the business. Can only imagine your hands on training. If only you were located down South, I would send him to your classes. I will be looking into buying your products
Thanks Jerome. I'm just a curbing guy with a go pro! Prob wont shock u then to tell u I'm a former teacher! Where are u located? You should come up to the borderline rendezvous in may! 40 companies to hang out with. Also are u in our private Facebook group? Search landscape curbing network on Facebook, almost 400 curbers there to help u with whatever u need.
Love your videos your the best ive learned alot off of these. Could you do a video on how to curb along sidewalks and pool decks in florida alot of people want it along there. Concrete decks not sure on how to butt it up against it or be on top of it about an inch would love your input
antique release powder is hydrophobic which means it will not mix with water. release will only liqufiy with a solvent. mineral spirits is good to use because its refined more so it doesnt have as nasty a smell as paint thinner. ill tell you the majority of the time we just use paint thinner because being outside the smell isnt a big deal. if you were doing samples of curb in a shop then min spirits would be better.
I am new to curbing and having issues with the flagstone pattern tearing as you suggested. What are some pointers I should use to adjust my mix or material selection for the mix?
Thanks for your videos. I’m learning a lot in preparation for installing Curbing at my own residence. Wondering when you roll on the release, is the roller wet? Or do you just dip the dry roller right into the powder? TIA
Excellent video. Very informative! Could you make a video on how to clean up curbing that was put in years ago? How do I get those accent tones back in there?
Very nice presentation. If you wanted to DIY is it possible to do it in sections. I would think i would have to put a some small rebar in to tie the joints together. Other then that would there be any other issues? Thanks for the great tutorial!
@@borders06 i see you can buy the rollers and the color. It's only 40 ft. I can't see a company wanting to do such a area small . Here in Houston is very pricy. I understand what you're trying to say , but it could be possible?
We had someone come to our house to do curbing today. He had great reviews and pictures but when we saw the finished product we were stunned. Stains all over our sidewalk, driveway, house, patio furniture, etc. I’m afraid the walkway & entryway to our house is ruined...any suggestions on clean up?
@@borders06 looks like release powder & then in some spots it looks like actual concrete that was spilled/dripped & just left there. There is also a shoe print where he stepped in it & then left it on our side walk
Great work, so your mixing a light colour in your mixer, laying the kerb, rolling a darker powder over top? Then mineral spray and seal when dry? Just started Kerbing in New Zealand and want to expand into this stamping, thanks heaps 😊
Yes, essentially you want dark over light. make sure after you stamp you blow off excess release really good. use paint thinner or mineral spirits to liquify the release powder, your not washing it off , when that evaps your sealer can go on. depending on what kind you can get it must be a solvent based sealer, not water based.
@@karlrowley6611 yes it prob would be darker but the main issue would be that the sealer may not be able to penetrate the excess release, sealer could peel off later as it didnt adhere to the concrete
@@borders06 thanks again, yes that make sence, slowly getting through your videos, shame it’s a long way to go or we would be there to do your courses, best out, thanks again
Thanks for the informative video! One question. Let’s say you have a situation like what you’re doing with the island but it is bordering a whole backyard. How long do you have before the concrete gets too dry to be able to connect and trowel the ends then release and stamp?
Thanks that helped a lot. The 2 issues we had was the Portland was clumping up in balls for some reason. Made finishing much more difficult. The piss helped a ton though. What causes that? Also the curb is weak and flakes apart especially in the cut joints. Mixing just like you said to in your mixing videos. Also using gravy.
@Borderline USA Bananacoast Borderline here from Coffs Harbour, Australia, your videos are really good, thank you for sharing. Just wanted to ask with the white spirits (mineral), does that effect the sealer when applied afterwards? Also, you mention “burning”, what does this mean please? Cheers Nick
Hi, believe it or not ive been to Coffs Harbour!!! the solvent (paint thinner or mineral spirits) will evaporate very quickly so will not affect your sealer at all. "burning" is what we call the process of misting that paint thinner onto the powder release to liquify it, it's not "burning" the color into the concrete, just basically getting it ready for sealer. it gives your seal a much better chance of adhering to the concrete.
Can you put down the color, blow off excess and then spray the mineral spirits on when the cement has already set for a few days or do you have to put it on immediately after putting down the curb? I'm doing my DIY project by hand so it's taking a few days to complete the curb process. Thanks
If it's not shining like u would like it to be there could b several reasons. How rough is ur sand? If its not smooth and tight on surface then its porous, sealer soaks in and it takes alot more. How many solids sealer u use? Always use an acrylic if u can get it. 25 percent and less it's considered a cure seal, u can spray right away before u leave. Family how many coats are u putting on the first time? I apply three thin coats and it's very glossy , 25 percent clear guard from Butterfield. If u want u can come back and seal anytime as long as surface is clean but we do it all before we take off, costs time and money to come back. Hope that helps..
Are u just starting? Mineral spirits is in the one sprayer and a troweling lubricant in the other. Borderlineusa.com, look at the store. Also have vids on the products
How fine of sand can I use? I have a supplier that has this fine beach sand to sell but I’m not sure if it can be used for curbing. What are you using?
Hi, beach sand is too fine but u can use a finer type Mason sand as long as u use the right chems. Go to our website and look at our admix tab. Order a sample pack, game changer.
How many feet total was this project? This looks like the length that I'll need to do mine. Also can you explain the 1 inch gaps? Is that for water to escape?
so you are a customer looking to have it installed at your property? the price really varies across the country, based on number of companies in area ect. Where you located in Georgia?
Hey melvin, where in the country are you located? Certain areas have more companies than others and can affect price. let me know if you have questions.
A power wheelbarrow is cheating, how’s your young fella going to grow some muscles not pushing a normal wheelbarrow man??? I best be taking that power wheelbarrow 😂🤣👍
@@borders06 I appreciate the response and have watched all your videos by the time of this reply 😆 seriously I am getting into the curbing business for myself after working for a few seasons up north, your videos have helped tremendously
I curb with Border Masters Inc. In Florida. Nice job I learned alot on how to improve my teamwork into finishing the curb.
Very nice job explaining this for the average home owner, Thank You !!!!
Your right about telling people what they need. I separate my samples by color schemes because I have color samples for windows, doors, shutters, siding, gutters, roofs, plus trim coil colors. So there's like over 200 samples and that gets confusing for some people
Awsome and usefull video, thank you so much for sharing your techniques with us.
Really good video. Great work, great informative way of explaining the process. Thanks for sharing.
Great video!!
thank you
Very informative video! I just Started with curbing here in GA, was looking for tips like these, thank you sir. 🙏
Ur very welcome.
Take a look at curbuniversity.com,
40 training vids there
Borderline USA thanks for this info..
Great video. Thanks.
Thank you
Awesome video!
Awesome job man you’re good👍💥
Thanks! Just experienced
Giving you two thumbs up. You are the only one that goes in depth of the process. Your teaching method is simple and easily understandable. I bought my son an used electric kwik-kirb setup to get him started in the business. Can only imagine your hands on training. If only you were located down South, I would send him to your classes. I will be looking into buying your products
Thanks Jerome. I'm just a curbing guy with a go pro! Prob wont shock u then to tell u I'm a former teacher! Where are u located? You should come up to the borderline rendezvous in may! 40 companies to hang out with.
Also are u in our private Facebook group? Search landscape curbing network on Facebook, almost 400 curbers there to help u with whatever u need.
Excellent video!! - Very informative"" thanks*
What was the total price $$$ of this JOB. that looks awesome
Love your videos your the best ive learned alot off of these. Could you do a video on how to curb along sidewalks and pool decks in florida alot of people want it along there. Concrete decks not sure on how to butt it up against it or be on top of it about an inch would love your input
Thank you caleb. We wont able to as winter in the north is really long but I. The spring we sure will.
Hi caleb, have u joined our private page on Facebook? Search the landscape curbing network , ask to join
@@borders06 im looking for it right now
Can you show how to made the curbing looks awesome 👌.
Thanks , hope it may help.
I’m curious about the use of the mineral spirits on the release powder. Why mineral spirits not water
antique release powder is hydrophobic which means it will not mix with water. release will only liqufiy with a solvent. mineral spirits is good to use because its refined more so it doesnt have as nasty a smell as paint thinner. ill tell you the majority of the time we just use paint thinner because being outside the smell isnt a big deal. if you were doing samples of curb in a shop then min spirits would be better.
I am new to curbing and having issues with the flagstone pattern tearing as you suggested. What are some pointers I should use to adjust my mix or material selection for the mix?
Ratio sand to Portland is one, the correct sand with the admixtures,
If u want give me a call in the office,
I can help u
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Thanks for your videos. I’m learning a lot in preparation for installing Curbing at my own residence. Wondering when you roll on the release, is the roller wet? Or do you just dip the dry roller right into the powder? TIA
How do you repair curbing when it cracks?? I’ve seen neighbors cracks and separates from cold weather over winters
How do you stamp without using release powder? If possible?
U can use a liquid release if u like but messy and doesn't give u secondary color.
Paint thinner on the curb and roller to prevent it from sticking
@@borders06 paint thinner/mineral spray to wet and say flagstone would be possible?
Thanks man you kick ass!
We use liquid release on all our decorative concrete. Its called Perma tique from Butterfield
Problem is on curb we work on angles so all liqyids run down front.
To try use a colored liwlquid release doesnt have good effect at all on curbing
@@borders06 where do you get that style of stamp
Curbuniversity.com
How much would you charge for regular concrete curb ?
I’m gonna do couple feet in a couple of weeks
Excellent video. Very informative! Could you make a video on how to clean up curbing that was put in years ago? How do I get those accent tones back in there?
Try reseal it first
What is the name of the trowels/edgers you use and where can I find some like them? Thx.
Borderlineusa.com
Are u talking the flat trowel and the small edger?
Where can I get that rollers if you don't mind to tell me? Thanks
Curbuniversity.com
@@borders06 Thank you sir!!
Very nice presentation. If you wanted to DIY is it possible to do it in sections. I would think i would have to put a some small rebar in to tie the joints together. Other then that would there be any other issues? Thanks for the great tutorial!
To do this without machine and correct tools wouldn't work the way u see it
@@borders06 i see you can buy the rollers and the color. It's only 40 ft. I can't see a company wanting to do such a area small . Here in Houston is very pricy.
I understand what you're trying to say , but it could be possible?
Where do you clean your curbing equipment after the job is completed? Like the mixer and curbing machine.
Awesome video man Can u tell me what kind and where I can get those rollers
Borderlineusa.com
Go Cowboys. Are you in the DFW area?
What color and stamp did you use in the video? I love it! TIA
Do you have a video on your specific mix for this video, I'd like to do the curbing at my house exactly like this, it came out awesome
I dont have a good one right now but will have one soon for u.
@@borders06 awesome man I appreciate it, I'm redoing our backyard this would be a greate addition, once again man thank u and awesome video
What is your mix ratio for stamp vs no stamp? What additives do you use also? Thank you.
@@degenhill2807 ratio for roller stamp doesnt really change for me, go to borderlineusa.com and click on admix tab for the chems we use
We had someone come to our house to do curbing today. He had great reviews and pictures but when we saw the finished product we were stunned. Stains all over our sidewalk, driveway, house, patio furniture, etc.
I’m afraid the walkway & entryway to our house is ruined...any suggestions on clean up?
Do I dare ask who it is?
Xylene will dissolve excess sealer,
What else is the mess?
Release powder.
@@borders06 looks like release powder & then in some spots it looks like actual concrete that was spilled/dripped & just left there.
There is also a shoe print where he stepped in it & then left it on our side walk
Did you go right over the grass or did you dig that part to lay the curb on the dirt?
Hi, I run a bed edger with a smaller blade just a bit wider than the curb itself. No more than an inch deep
Great work, so your mixing a light colour in your mixer, laying the kerb, rolling a darker powder over top? Then mineral spray and seal when dry? Just started Kerbing in New Zealand and want to expand into this stamping, thanks heaps 😊
Yes, essentially you want dark over light. make sure after you stamp you blow off excess release really good. use paint thinner or mineral spirits to liquify the release powder, your not washing it off , when that evaps your sealer can go on. depending on what kind you can get it must be a solvent based sealer, not water based.
@@borders06 great thanks for that,if excess release is left on and the mineral spray applied, would that leave dark spots? Thanks again 😊
@@karlrowley6611 yes it prob would be darker but the main issue would be that the sealer may not be able to penetrate the excess release, sealer could peel off later as it didnt adhere to the concrete
@@borders06 thanks again, yes that make sence, slowly getting through your videos, shame it’s a long way to go or we would be there to do your courses, best out, thanks again
@@karlrowley6611 im sure if you wanted a couple of us to come down we prob wouldnt have a problem with that!!!
Very faint stamping....but the actual curb is nice
Faint?
If ur talking deep were using a roller so this is deeper than most.
Hand stamps would be deeper but way more time consuming
Thanks for the informative video! One question. Let’s say you have a situation like what you’re doing with the island but it is bordering a whole backyard. How long do you have before the concrete gets too dry to be able to connect and trowel the ends then release and stamp?
Put a wet bag of portland over end to get moist.
Or u can use a dcell in mix to keep from curing too fast
Thanks that helped a lot. The 2 issues we had was the Portland was clumping up in balls for some reason. Made finishing much more difficult. The piss helped a ton though. What causes that? Also the curb is weak and flakes apart especially in the cut joints. Mixing just like you said to in your mixing videos. Also using gravy.
Sounds like ur not using a mortar mixer and using a barrel mixer, barrel mixers won't work for this
Yep that’s the problem. Thanks for the help
@Borderline USA Bananacoast Borderline here from Coffs Harbour, Australia, your videos are really good, thank you for sharing. Just wanted to ask with the white spirits (mineral), does that effect the sealer when applied afterwards? Also, you mention “burning”, what does this mean please? Cheers Nick
Hi, believe it or not ive been to Coffs Harbour!!! the solvent (paint thinner or mineral spirits) will evaporate very quickly so will not affect your sealer at all. "burning" is what we call the process of misting that paint thinner onto the powder release to liquify it, it's not "burning" the color into the concrete, just basically getting it ready for sealer. it gives your seal a much better chance of adhering to the concrete.
@@borders06 small world 😊 thanks for the tips, gonna try it out this morning at home. Thanks 👍👍
@@borders06 what mix do you use, it looks very smooth?
@@musomatch2203 go to curbuniversity.com , there are two really good mixing videos there along with many others
Can you put down the color, blow off excess and then spray the mineral spirits on when the cement has already set for a few days or do you have to put it on immediately after putting down the curb? I'm doing my DIY project by hand so it's taking a few days to complete the curb process. Thanks
Not sure, havent done it but essentially could work.
Great vid, What’s the best concrete for smooth finish curbing
This isnt premixed. Its mixed onsite, 4 to 1 ratio portland to mason sand and the chems and addatives
Great looking curb, where are you located?
Hi, we are located in Bismarck nd.
Out mfg facility Borderline and Valley Borders our curbing company
Hello, thank you for your videos, if the curb is not shining after first sealer, can you add more sealer after like 3 days?
If it's not shining like u would like it to be there could b several reasons. How rough is ur sand? If its not smooth and tight on surface then its porous, sealer soaks in and it takes alot more. How many solids sealer u use? Always use an acrylic if u can get it. 25 percent and less it's considered a cure seal, u can spray right away before u leave. Family how many coats are u putting on the first time? I apply three thin coats and it's very glossy , 25 percent clear guard from Butterfield. If u want u can come back and seal anytime as long as surface is clean but we do it all before we take off, costs time and money to come back. Hope that helps..
How much you charge per linear ft? Thanks
Hi!
It differs alot around the country.
Here in Bismarck nd for stamped curb like this we are at $9 ft.
Where are u located?
@@borders06 Dallas TX
How much do you estimate 175 linear feet would cost?
Lots of variables.
Sprayed some piss on there???
So what liquid are in your sprayers and what is my shopping list to get this project done? Do you have integral color in the crete already?
Are u just starting?
Mineral spirits is in the one sprayer and a troweling lubricant in the other. Borderlineusa.com, look at the store. Also have vids on the products
The pattern is too consistent,should have used a couple small stamps. The roller looks alright but a natural stone would look great. Good job tho.
the homeowner makes the decision on what they want, the vid is to explain the process. they want what they want
Great video! Can I ask what you use for a sealer?
Butterfield clear guard
What can a consumer expect to pay for a service like this, per sq ft?
Really depends where u live, the type of curb ect
Many variables. This particular stamped curb is 9$ ft
@@borders06 thanks
How fine of sand can I use? I have a supplier that has this fine beach sand to sell but I’m not sure if it can be used for curbing. What are you using?
Hi, beach sand is too fine but u can use a finer type Mason sand as long as u use the right chems.
Go to our website and look at our admix tab.
Order a sample pack, game changer.
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Where do you get that style of roller
Curbuniversity.com
What type of sealer and dye do you use?
butterfield
How many feet total was this project? This looks like the length that I'll need to do mine. Also can you explain the 1 inch gaps? Is that for water to escape?
Don't remember the footage, several yrs ago but prob 150 maybe?
Yes cuts are for drainage
What’s the average price for foot for this curbing? I can’t seem to get a quote, I’m in Georgia
so you are a customer looking to have it installed at your property? the price really varies across the country, based on number of companies in area ect. Where you located in Georgia?
Yes I am a customer looking to have it installed. I am in Austell Georgia
@@bucs163382 Im sorry i dont know anyone close to you, closest would be up in dalton, they are very good
Thank you so much I am reaching out to them now
I am interested the curbing business! How can one test the market to know if there is a market for this service? Thx Mel
Hey Melvin, give matt a call at 888 999 6641 , he can help you, or look at borderlineusa.com
Hey melvin, where in the country are you located? Certain areas have more companies than others and can affect price. let me know if you have questions.
Camera location SUCKS at beginning of vid.
Sorry, it should be better for how much i paid the video/production company to film....
How much of the Butterfield integral color do you mix in per mix? Thanks
How jon, on a stamp job like this where the main color is the release I'm adding maybe a half lb of light color in mix to give a light undertone
It would be great if your camera actually showed your work instead of being on the ground in the beginning.
Sorry, its not a hollywood production
A power wheelbarrow is cheating, how’s your young fella going to grow some muscles not pushing a normal wheelbarrow man??? I best be taking that power wheelbarrow 😂🤣👍
haha, sorry never giving up my piledriver
Mixing is a decent work out. If you push hard you’ll feel it.
What does he mean every time he says spraying piss lol
Borderlineusa.com
Troweling lubricant
@@borders06 I appreciate the response and have watched all your videos by the time of this reply 😆 seriously I am getting into the curbing business for myself after working for a few seasons up north, your videos have helped tremendously