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Stamped concrete, commonly referred to as patterned concrete or imprinted concrete, is concrete that is designed to resemble brick, slate, flagstone, stone, tile and even wood. Stamped concrete involves pouring slab concrete for driveways, walkways, patios, etc., and then impressing both patterns and textures onto the concrete before it is fully dry. The newer types of stamped concrete impart textures that duplicate many different surfaces such as cobblestones, brick, pavers, wood, seashells, and more. Also, pigment is usually added to stamped concrete to further duplicate the look of such patterns.

Due to the wide array of stamped concrete patterns and colors available, and the cost of stamped concrete in relation to the materials it is a substitute for, the choice of stamped concrete is becoming more popular and frequent. At Oceans Remodeling Group, our remodeling contractors in south Florida specialize in creating complex designs incorporating steps, courtyards, and fountains can be achieved. The stamped concrete specialists in Victoria Park, and other areas have a talent for  blending stamped concrete 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.

Brick, pavers, and cobbles look great, but since they form a surface of many interlocking pieces, they are susceptible to changes in the underlying surface. Sometimes this can be good, if you’re trying to cover an uneven surface–the brick, pavers, stone, or pavers will conform to the surface. But if you have a good, flat, and level undersurface, you’ll want your concrete to be laid the same way. Reinforcing rods within the stamped concrete help to tie the pavement together and strengthen it.

The Stamped concrete artisans in south Florida also recommend stamped concrete because it is a solid, continuous surface, nothing can grow up through the “cracks.” As you may already know, the “cracks” in stamped concrete are simply impressions in the concrete that only partially go through the surface.             

It sounds simple to create stamped concrete but it is not recommended. The process of laying stamped concrete is almost an art. Not only that but special tools and an experienced crew of up to four people are needed. Save yourself the frustration and find a good concrete contractor who has experience in laying stamped concrete.