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Patios > Stamped concrete Patios > Decorative Concrete Patios
Stamped Concrete has been around for many years. Over the years the creative mason artisans that have articulated this fine art
have infused concrete casting and science into the most innovative & elegant flooring on the market today.

Chemically engineering the concrete to simulate brick, stone, slate, cobblestone and even wood is an integral part of any decorative
concrete project.

If these consequential variables are not encompassed into the stamped concrete equation the result can be a finish that will be
noticeably artificial not to mention antonymous to the purpose of installing stamped concrete versus the natural stone or slate
appearance intended.

A synthetic slate, cobble or flagstone stamped concrete patio for instance will be just like its natural counterpart in virtually every way.
This includes the same basic geological structure, chemical composition, colors, and other characteristics. Many times the synthetic
slate or cobblestone patio will fool even seasoned masons. Only minor characteristics allow separation of a synthetic slate or cobble
stamped concrete from the natural materials.

The rationalization of the maintenance free characteristics of a synthetic reinforced stamped concrete floor, patio or driveway
compared to installing the actual natural stone materials is that the stones will require continuous maintenance and requires a
reinforced concrete sub-base that will drive the cost up an average 32% to 41% more than using the elegant, ever-lasting and
distinguished decorative concrete systems available by a few very select companies in the USA.

The cost differential of decorative concrete versus plain concrete is about 38% higher: "