Stamped Concrete

Stamped Concrete is the process of pressing decorative or natural impressions into wet concrete using rubber stamps. This is a great way to add a unique flair to your driveway, pool deck, patio, walkway or walls.

There are many benefits to using stamped concrete. Concrete is one of the most durable building materials available for paving, which comes in handy in high traffic areas such as driveways and walkways.

Choosing stamped concrete over other paving materials such as natural stone can be a more economical choice. Done right, stamped concrete can look just as high quality as these other methods. For instance, a stamped concrete job can be installed in a portion of the time as natural materials takes, which allows contractors to be more productive.

The biggest advantage to stamped concrete is the flexibility. Concrete stamping, combined with different finishing techniques, allows for unlimited design opportunities such as aged cobblestones, brickwork, flagstones, slate tile, marble, granite, wood, or just about any natural surface.

Stamped Overlays

Stamped overlays is a great way to spice up existing concrete, it would also be useful when removing and replacing concrete is not cost effective for your project. Not only do you have as many options to add creative flare to your project with stamped overlays, but it is also less time and labor intensive to install. Times when stamped overlays are most useful are when there are surrounding structures that run a risk of being damaged during demolition (ie. Stair cases, swimming pools, walls). If the concrete is in good enough shape to restore it, then stamped overlays are recommended.

Stamping an overlay allows you to create a distinctive pattern to match your surroundings and add appeal to the area. Using the stamping patterns, you can create stone, slate, brick, wood, cobblestone and many other patterns for a fraction of the cost. The durability of concrete makes stamping overlays a great alternative to other masonry materials.

The minimum concrete that needs to be applied is 3/8 inch. You may need to apply more concrete depending on the deepness of the impression on the concrete stamp.

Stained Interior Concrete Floors

It seems like everywhere you go now a days, hotels, spas, restaurants, airport and even in homes, if you take a look down chances are you will see some decorative concrete flooring. Stained Interior Flooring is becoming more and more popular these days. The mottled natural look produced by chemical staining is the most desired feature of concrete flooring.

Each floor is unique using different coloring options usually customized by the owner of the floor. When chemical staining is combined with the use the concrete dyes ones options are really limitless to the artistic creations that can be achieved.

There are many reasons why stained concrete is becoming so popular. The desired beauty is easily attainable through a little imagination and a skilled trades person. Each floor is unique in design giving each floor an original feel. The cost of staining interior floors is quite competitive compared to wood, ceramic and tile floors. When installed properly concrete floors are extremely durable. Finally, stained concrete interior floors are easy to maintain through low maintenance and are a great alternative to wall-to-wall carpeting to prevent allergies to animal dander and dust mites.