Casting concrete patterns in a patio

[Zz Yzx]

Hi all;

I have a brick and mortar patio that I need to re-set. It was originally put over native clayey soil and pea gravel, and the mortar has disintegrated. (It's been nearly 25 yrs so I can't complain too much).

I want to set an eight-point compass rose pattern in the center, using forms and poured colored concrete. The rose pattern will be "inlaid" in a circular or rectangular field of concrete maybe 3-5 feet across, which will be surrounded by the brick/mortar patio.

Has anybody tried this? Any pitfalls? Will the sharp points of the rose stand up to foot traffic and weather (Central Valley, N. Calif.)?

Thanks a heap,

-Zz

[Steve]

Zz Yzx wrote in news: [e-mail]:

Look into concrete staining before you make up your mind. I've seen some beautiful applications done with concrete saws and multiple colors.