The image that pops into peoples’ minds when they hear the word concrete is the typical mortar mixer pouring out concrete into a big gray slab. In the general consensus concrete has to have a little bit of a rebirth because people have forgotten what exactly concrete can do. It is a versatile material that is strong and durable. Concrete also doesn’t have to always look just like concrete. When you use concrete in your back patio you can do all sorts of things so people won’t even be able to tell that it is concrete.
Concrete is Versatile
Once you open up your eyes to the possibility of decorative concrete, it becomes almost impossible to not use concrete. Not only can you can make concrete statues with it, but also you can add different treatments once the concrete has been paid, or in the pouring process that make it look like stone or brick. Stamped concrete is a new type of architectural finish that adds color and texture to your concrete. When you stamp concrete you can even make it look like slate, wood, even cobblestone. Some people have even made their concrete look like shells and other natural products.
Installation
When installing stamped concrete the concrete must still be in its moldable state. You than can press different molds into the concrete. Color is then added with powder or liquid and or acid stains. It is possible of combining all these different methods of achieving color to get a very specific one. When installing stamped concrete keep in mind of all the versatile great places in can go. It can be used on patios, commercial roads, driveways and yes even indoors on your interior floors. It is a great finish and addition to any of these areas it can be displayed in.
Cost
The great thing with concrete that almost everyone knows is that it is a very inexpensive material to use. When you add its amazing versatile ability, it becomes an impressive way to decorate your home and or patio for that great architectural finish. As it is such a strong and durable material concrete also being very affordable makes the decoration possibilities feel limitless. When you choose to decorate with concrete you are getting the best bang for your buck as well as a beautiful artistic representation of your own personal style. Our contractors are very familiar with concrete stamping and have a great eye for it.
Our Skills
Having been in the concrete business for a long time, we have excellent decorative concrete skills. Decorative concrete has been on the up and coming for a while and our contractors have their artistic eye. Our contractors are very knowledgeable about the different dyes, stains, and molds. All of our employees have been trained on how to get the many different finished looks that you can be produced with varying molds, dyes, and stains. When you hire our contractors to do your decorative concrete you are hiring a professional that has basically gone to art school for concrete. Additionally, our expertise extends to the concrete commercial and industrial realm.