Stamped or Imprinted Concrete can be used anywhere traditional concrete is used, including driveways, walkways, pool decks and patios. It offers the same durability as concrete with the advantage of a wide selection of colors and textures that mimic rock, slate, and brick. It can be used alone to create walkways or patios or in combination with colored/traditional concrete. The design possibilities are endless.

Imprinting is done by pressing stamping tools into fresh concrete after it has been trawled. It is necessary to use a release agent, a colored powder, to allow the tools to be removed. Colored release agents add an aged look by being pressed into the concrete during the imprinting process. Generally the color of the release agent chosen is darker than the base color of the concrete. This adds to the depth of color. Colored release agents are usually left in place for a couple days and then removed. The concrete is then cleaned and can be sealed.

The Stamping Process
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1. First we prepare the site, which includes excavating, forming and grading.

2. The colored concrete is poured in place, flattened and smoothed.

3. The release agent is applied and the stamps are used to create the desired imprint/texture.

4. After the concrete has cured, necessary control joints are added and the release agent is washed off.

5. A sealer may be applied. Using an exposed aggregate sealer will bring out the colors and protect your concrete from staining and fading.