You are thinking of using concrete
to lay out your driveway and garage floors, but are a little put off by the
idea of the long flat surface. If that’s the case, you might want to consider
resorting to stamped concrete. San Diego is full of residential properties that
have used stamped concrete. Floors are not the only place where stamped
concrete can enhance the look of your home. You can also achieve a different
look by having colored retaining walls. San Diego has examples of these in its
communities as well. Stamped concrete has been around for a while, but only
recently did it improve enough to become a hot remodeling trend. Stamped
concrete work is a technique that consists of pouring slab concrete for
driveways, walkways, patios, etc., and then using textured mats to leave
patterns on the still wet cement. The newer types have textures on their
surface that make them look like other materials, such as cobblestones, brick,
pavers, wood, and seashells. Stamped concrete is not only the pattern on the
concrete that replicates these materials. Color is added to enhance the
likeness. By using cement instead of brick, pavers, or cobbles your floor is
less susceptible to frost-heave and other changes in the underlying surface.
You will also avoid having weeds grow up through the cracks of the interlocking
pieces. Keep in mind though you and most people will notice the difference
between the stamped concrete and the real bricks, pavers, etc. If you were
looking to fool the untrained eye with your stamped concrete, do not rule the
option out yet. You can still have an attractive finish without trying to make
it look like something it is not. There are a lot of colors, patterns, and
textures to choose from and a good concrete contractor will walk you through
your options. This is not something you should attempt doing on your own. The
whole process requires special tools and experienced workers. A crew of up to
four people are might be needed to finish a job. The stamped concrete work can
be summarized as follows. Place a layer, no less than four inches thick, of
concrete on the chosen area. Add color to the concrete either in the mixer
(integral coloring) or after it’s been placed (surface coloring). Apply a
release agent to the surface. The release agent will prevent the textured mats
from taking off concrete. Lay textured mats on the concrete surface. These are
laid one after the other. Let the stamped concrete dry for 24 hours. Pressure-wash
the surface to remove the release agent. Clear seal the surface. You are always
on the look-out for ways to make your home look its best. Stamped concrete is
not only a reliable, practical material to have in mind; it can also be a
visually appealing one. Different colors, different textures, different
patterns, bring what could be a dull surface to life. Not only that, stamped
concrete makes your home stand out among the others in your neighborhood. Stamped
concrete is different and fun. Penny Lane has searched the term stamped
concrete San Diego to hire a professional for a remodeling job she and her
husband were completing. She has searched the term retaining walls San Diego to
find a company in her area.
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