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Stamped concrete is concrete that is patterned to resemble brick, slate, flagstone, stone, tile-
and even wood. In this section you will see how stamped concrete can be used to beautify pool
decks, driveways, entries and courtyards, and patios. Desire a faux finish? Exotic faux polished
concrete is now at your fingertips if you call us now...

Due to the wide array of patterns and colors available, and the cost of stamped concrete in
relation to the materials stamped concrete is a substitute for, the choice of stamped concrete is
becoming more popular and frequent.

Colors and patterns for stamped concrete are often chosen to blend with other stone or tile
elements at the residence. Complex houston landscaping designs incorporating steps,
courtyards, and fountains can be achieved. Stamped concrete can also be blended with other
decorative concrete elements such as exposed aggregate finishes and acid-etch and engraved
stained flooring.

Many homeowners don’t realize that a stamped concrete patio is a viable landscape option — and
one that costs less than other patio materials. Landscaping Houston Homes can be elegant with a
distinguished decorative driveway or walkway, Houston Landscape companies generally sub out
their concrete work so now homeowners can go to the SOURCE!

“People don’t know anything about it. Then they see stamped concrete in a magazine and they
have to have it.”

—Juan Torres, AAA Affordable Contractors

A form of today’s stamped concrete was originated on the West coast back in the 1960s. The
stamp concrete tools back then were made of metal and resembled cookie cutters. They
produced a pattern, but did not provide any texture.

Today’s tools are rigid mats made of polyurethane that produce authentic textured patterns of
stone, brick and even wood planking and fossilized sea-life. When stamped concrete is installed
by experienced craftsmen, brick masons with 30 years of experience can’t tell the difference
between stamped concrete and real brick or stone.

Homeowners in the Clear lake and Sienna Plantation areas tend to favor ashlar slate, grand
ashlar slate, royal slate, European fan, and London cobblestone.

The Woodlands area residents tend to gravitate toward the flagstone and Roman ashlar slate
patterns, while the Bellaire residents seem to prefer a seamless granite texture look, as well as
flagstone textures — stone that is more natural to the area.

Ashlar slate is also a favorite in the Houston, Texas area.

Another benefit of a stamped concrete patio is that outdoor tables don’t rock on concrete like they
do on stone and tile surfaces.

amped concrete is concrete that is patterned to resemble brick, slate, flagstone, stone, tile — and
even wood.

Stamped concrete is becoming increasingly popular and a more frequent material of choice for
homeowners across the country because of the wide array of patterns and colors available,
particularly compared to other potential patio materials.

Colors and patterns for stamped concrete are often chosen to blend with other stone or tile
elements for the landscape or landscaping at the residence. Complex designs incorporating
steps, courtyards, and fountains can be achieved. Stamped concrete can also be blended with
other decorative concrete elements such as exposed aggregate finishes and acid-etch staining.
Many offer dozens of patterns.


Americans everywhere from California to New England and from Texas to Minnesota — are
spending more time at home and more time outdoors. An exotic stamped concrete patio (by
ConcreteForever.com no doubt) can be a great place to spend time.

Back yards landscaping in houston are being transformed into luxurious extensions of the house.
They’re the new favorite room to relax, entertain, and cook. And the heart and soul of the
backyard resort area is the stamped concrete patio.

The Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association, which recently held its annual tradeshow and
exposition, says the growth of the outdoor living phenomena is the result of North America’s
interest in ‘cocooning,’ the trend toward a more casual lifestyle, an aging population and the
popularity of landscape and hardscape with porches, decks, and concrete patios in homes.

The swimming pool and patio industry sees that trend, too. In fact, pools are getting smaller and
Patios are geting bigger, pools are playing a less dominant role in the back yard.

The pool is just one amenity — an increasing number of homeowners are going all out with
outdoor kitchens, furnished seating areas, fireplaces, decorative concrete patios, pizza ovens,
elaborate water features, and more.

Houstonians want to enjoy their homes, but they also see upgrading their back yards as an
investment.


Texas Service Areas:
Katy, Houston, North Houston, South Houston, East Houston, West Houston, Northwest Houston,
Southwest Houston, Bunker hill, Bellaire, Missouri City, Sienna Plantation, Tomball, Lake Houston,
Woodlands, The Woodlands, Kingwood, Cypress, Jersey Village, Beaumont, Spring, Conroe,
Huntsville, Pasadena, Bryan, Humble, College Station, Galveston, Katy, Lufkin, Nacogdoches,
Port Arthur, Sugar Land, Tennessee Colony, Baytown, Magnolia, Orange, Palestine, Pearland,
Texas City, Alvin, Bay City, Angleton, Brenham, Cleveland, Freeport , Montrose, Webster, Clear
Lake and Baytown




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What is Stamped Concrete?


CONCRETE
When our concrete arrives on site we modify the mixture depending on the humidity, temperature, soil
conditions and application type to minimize concrete cracking and potential displacement that may occur
with an improperly mixed batch of concrete. (these factors are never taken into consideration at the
concrete plant)

MOLDING THE CONCRETE:
Decorative concrete (Concrete Stamping) work is a relatively new concept but really goes back many years.
You may have seen a concrete sidewalk leading into a business or mall that looked like a rustic stone path
with one or more colors. This design is becoming very popular because it is so complimentary of
landscapes and homes. Many people are even having decorative concrete finishes installed in rooms of
their homes. Kitchens are among the most common requests.

Properly finished decorative concrete can look very elegant or rustic depending on what look is desired.
While decorative concrete is the most desired these days it is also the most difficult finish to perfect and
requires much more preparation, finishing, and skill.

When the contractor actually gets to the point where the concrete driveway, patio or walkway can be
stamped (process to apply the decorative appearance) time is crucial. There are very limited amounts of
time for the various applications and any mistakes can leave a finish that the homeowner is not satisfied
with. Stamping Concrete is an art and I only know one other stamped concrete artisan (besides my crew
and myself) in a 200 mile radius from Houston that have perfected this ancient art....

After the concrete is poured and finished the job is not complete. Clean up for this type of finish is more
difficult because of the various colors that are involved. After a day or so the contractor will have to return to
the job site to pressure wash the excess color/release for the perfect finish and look, then resin-coat the
concrete. Simply put decorative concrete is a much more labor-intensive process but most feel it is worth
the cost because of the unique, prestigious and elegant look.
How is decorative concrete colored? The Technicians at Concrete Forever.com use two methods to color
decorative concrete. Using the first method, color is spread onto the surface by hand using the “dry shake
method,” then worked into the surface using hand tools. After the color is applied and worked into the fresh
cement, a release/hardener is applied.
The release/hardener serves a duel purpose. It adds a tremendous amount of strength and it highlights
and acts as a second color, which gives the stamped pattern and overall color a defining and
distinguished look. The second method used is when the color is mixed directly inside the concrete at the
concrete plant and mixed inside the truck. The concrete is the colored throughout from the top to the bottom
instead of just ¼” into the surface. The release/hardener is applied using this method as well. The second
method tends to be slightly more expensive since the cost of the material will increase. Both are good
methods and not one is better than the other. Which method is used depends on the conditions and what
look the customer is trying to accomplish.
"I can't afford to do my entire project all at once. Can I do half now and half later?" Decorative concrete is
surprisingly inexpensive and can be seamlessly extended when it is convenient for you.

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