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About Decorative Stamped Concrete

Decorative concrete (Concrete Stamping) work is a relatively new concept but really goes back many years. You may have seen a concrete sidewalk leading into a business or mall that looked like a rustic stone path with one or more colors. This design is becoming very popular because it is so complementary to landscapes and homes.

The Stamping system uses a 4000 psi concrete mix design with reinforced with fiber, which is then integrally colored with one of 36 integral colors, and placed in accordance with ACI standards. Prior to imprinting the surface, a colored release agent is applied. This release agent acts as a curing agent, releasing agent, and gives the surface a two-tone look.

The surface is them imprinted with one of 40 designs, including brick, American Flagstone, and Ashlar Slate, to name a few. The release agent is removed, concrete control cuts are placed in accordance with ACI standards, and then the surface is sealed with two coats of sealer to protect it from fading or staining and from all of nature’s elements.

Properly finished decorative concrete can look very elegant or rustic depending on what look is desired. While decorative concrete is the most desired these days it is also the most difficult to finish and perfect and requires much more preparation, finishing and skill.



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