Stamped concrete, commonly referred to as patterned concrete, is concrete that is designed to resemble brick, slate, flagstone, stone, tile and even wood. In this section you will see how stamped concrete can be used to beautify pool decks, driveways, entries and courtyards, and patios.
Due to the wide array of concrete patterns and colors available, and the cost of stamped concrete in relation to the materials it is is a substitute for, the choice of stamped concrete is becoming more popular and frequent. Colors and patterns for stamped concrete are often chosen to blend with other stone, tile or patterned concrete elements at the residence.
Complex designs incorporating steps, courtyards, and fountains can be achieved. Stamped concrete can also be blended with other decorative concrete elements such as exposed aggregate finishes and acid-etch staining, along with a particular pattern, such as running bond brick, hexagonal tile, worn rock or stone. Concrete provides the perfect canvas for creating an economical replica of more expensive materials, and yet still maintaining a very natural, authentic look.
In the past, imprinted concrete was usually limited to a mason scoring a flagstone-like design freehand, or embedding sticks, leaves and even coffee cans into the surface to achieve a desired
effect.
Today, the leading edge of concrete is a process called pattern-stamping.This process involves "stamping" or
"impressing" three dimensional patterns into colored concrete with special stamping tools. When the stamping is complete, the product is then sealed, highlighting
the colors and providing greater stain and weather resistance. The
result is a surface that combines the beauty of masonry with the durability of concrete.
Some of the most common pattern choices include but are not limited to: slate, brick, granite, cobblestone, tile, flagstone, seamless texture, and more.
It is also a common practice to use multiple patterns and colors together with
custom bandwork, edges, and centerpieces. Like all forms of decorative concrete workmanship, the design choices are only limited by your design tastes.
Available Patterns
• Random stone
• Cobblestone
• Slat texture w/walnut release and scored
• Castle Stone
• Brick w/ taupe and walnut
• Exposed aggergate w/ pea stone
• Ashlar slate light gray and medium gray
• Wood Plank
• Running Brick
• Exposed AGG w/natural LK michigan stone
• Castle Rock w/ Border
• Ashlar Slate w/ random coloring
• Color Swatches
Textures
• Brick Textures
• Slate Textures
• Stone Textures
• Tile Textures
• Wood Textures
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