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Benefits of Stamped Concrete
Admin • Jul 29, 2019
If you are getting ready to create a new patio, pool decking, or sidewalks, you may be amazed by the number of products available on the market to meet your needs. But if you are looking for something attractive, durable, and affordable, you definitely want to consider stamped concrete. Because it is fully customizable, your list of options is nearly endless. Here is some additional information about stamped concrete and a few benefits this product offers.
What Is Stamped Concrete?
Stamped concrete is when concrete been poured, dyed, and stamped to resemble a wide range of other building materials such as brick, stone, slate, or even wood. The process offers you the look of these premium materials but usually at a lesser price point.
What sets this process apart from regular concrete is the color and texture that is added during the pouring and finishing of the project. This most often takes place in a three-step process. A base color is initially added to mimic the natural color of the material you are replicating.
Once the base color is mixed in or cast on, a second color or accent color is added to your project. This accent color is used to produce additional texture or designs in the concrete itself. An example of how the second color enhances your project would be the use of a secondary color to create the appearance of sand lines such as those found between pavers.
The third step includes the actual stamping or imprinting of the wet concrete. This allows the concrete to take on the shape or texture of the material you want to imitate. The concrete is then allowed to cure and harden.
What Are the Benefits of Stamped Concrete?
Stamped concrete has a variety of benefits, including increased home value, durability, and a wide range of customization options.
1. Additional Curb Appeal
One of the most important components in the value of your home is the appearance, or curb appeal, that it presents. Because of its unique appearance, stamped concrete can add tremendous curb appeal to your home.
When you combine stamped concrete with attractive landscaping, you may even see an increase in your home's value. Attractive curb appeal may not only help your house look good but also may bring more buyers through your doors. A higher appraisal and better traffic can come in really handy if you are planning to place your home on the market in the near future.
2. Increased Longevity
While bricks, pavers, and stones settle over time and can create an uneven surface, stamped concrete does not. Because stamped concrete is essentially a concrete slab, you do not have to worry about it settling or shifting. The solid nature of stamped concrete will not only ensure that you do not have a tripping hazard on your property but also help your project last longer than other materials you may use it to imitate.
3. Wide Array of Colors and Designs
Stamped concrete is fully customizable in a wide array of colors and designs. You can choose the colors of your concrete to match your home, your pool liner, or other components of your landscape design. You can then combine your choice of colors with many different stamping designs that can be customized even further.
This customization will allow you to create a one-of-a-kind project that is unique to you and your home. You will not have to worry about seeing your design or project anywhere else.
If you are interested in knowing more about stamped concrete or any other type of concrete, give us a call at Central Carolina Concrete, L.L.C. We would love to answer your questions and help you design and create a concrete project that will exceed your expectations.
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