How do I make a walkway over existing concrete with small stone and epoxy? What kind of epoxy is needed?

At a state park in Ohio, the shower rooms floor was covered with stone, I called the people that put it in, they used epoxy and small smoothe stones. They said they put it over existing concrete, makes a beautiful finish. I want to do a 5'X3' pad leading to my flower garden, and I want to do it myself, any one out there with experience that can tell me how. The nearest company would have to travel 63 miles to come do that small of an area, pretty costy, please help.

How do I make a walkway over existing concrete with small stone and epoxy? What kind of epoxy is needed?
I have done something similar to this with broken ceramic tile. I did not use epoxy, but rather used a ceramic tile adhesive that works outdoors. I spread the adhesive, placed the odd shaped broken tile randomly, let dry, and spread tile grout over the pieces, filling in the spaces between the tile and wiping off the top of the pieces. Then I sealed it with water seal. I'm not sure how deep you'll need the epoxy to embed the stones, so it may be quite expensive. Also, of you don't like it or want to change it later epoxy is usually very difficult to remove. There are so many patterns and colors of tile, and if you talk to a tile store manager about the broken pieces they find everyday, you may get the tile free. If not you only have to buy 15 pieces to cover 5x3 if you did it solid (using 12' tile to figure). So you would need 8-10 pieces to break up. Tile grout comes in dozens of colors. Good luck with it whatever you do.
Reply:you really just need more concrete, stones and a floor grinder. This is a terrazzo floor, which is common in Florida.





i would consider other options such as ceramic tile over concrete for the small size floor even if doing it myself
Reply:I think as long as the concrete you have is clear of paint and debris I would go ahead and try it. Make sure you have enough ventillation in the area with a fan since Epoxy is very stinky. I think it sounds like a very cool idea, I would love to do it to my back steps. Below is a website that explains how to do it.