What you expect to know about Stamped concrete
2018-08-14

What is stamped concrete?


According to wiki says, “stamped concrete is concrete that is patterned and/or textured or embossed to resemble brick, slate, flagstone, stone, tile, wood, and various other patterns and textures”. With the wide variety of pattern and color, stamped concrete are popular in making patios, sidewalks, driveways, pool decks, and interior flooring. Additionally, stamped concrete is low-maintenance, cost less than other material, such as natural slate or limestone.

 

Stamped concrete is design flexibility. It can be patterned and colored to achieve almost any look imaginable. So, stamped concrete is a popular application for creating a feasible and unique design to achieve a desired look.

 

Stamped concrete patterns

 

The pattern is the shape of the surface of the stamped concrete. They are designed to resemble brick, slate, flagstone, stone and other patterns. There are a variety of stamped patterns on the market today to add natural-looking effects and dimension to concrete surfaces. View the patterns below. The most commonly used are ashler slate and cobblestone.


 

Stamped concrete colors


Concrete can be colored in a variety of ways through the use of concrete stains, integral color, color hardeners, or concrete dyes. Stamped concrete is often colored using dust-on concrete color hardeners. These colors enables contractors to produce natural tonal replications. Many manufacturers offer a variety of color choices. Some of the most popular colors are Adobe Buff, Stone Gray, Cappuccino, Light Gray, and Terra Cotta. For more color scheme ideas, see below:




Share to facebook

<< 3 Benefits to Having Concrete Floors

>> What is Stained Concrete