Thursday, November 14, 2013

Beautify Your Austin Home with Stamped Concrete

One of the best ways to beautify your home is to add some landscaping detail. There are many different things you can do. Projects may include adding shrubs, plants, trees, flowers; however you can also add paths, a patio, a pool deck or a new driveway. One of the new ways of adding these is by using stamped concrete. Why consider this material? Well, first let's define and understand what stamped concrete is, then, you can decide for yourself.


What Is It?


This product is pretty much what it sounds like. Concrete that is poured into a mold or fiber frame and then stamped as it begins to harden. It's a relatively simple process for contractors who specialize in this material. Because it is concrete, this product is relatively inexpensive, however, the results are quite impressive.. I actually a lot of different stamp patterns, and the designs often give you a very elegant look. If you're an artist, then you know the process works similarly to a fault paint finish, except in this case, concrete is used. With this stamped process you can pretty much create any design you want and have the look and feel of an English walkway, a cobblestone path, hand laid brick path, a stone walkway and much more. Stamped concrete offers you a great deal of flexibility and a large variety of landscaped options.


What Do Other People Choose?


Obviously, different homes require different landscaping needs, and owners also have their own personal taste to consider. However, some of the most popular stamps include:
         Ashlar stone
         Vermont Slate
         English cobblestones
         Canyon Stone
         Brick
         Fractured stone
         Marble


A Wide Variety of Colors


Stamped concrete also offers a large selection of different colors. You can use concrete stains color hardeners, integrated color into the concrete and many different concrete dyes. This is an option you should really ask the contractor about as these concrete colors can add that wow factor to the overall design.


Cost


One of the reasons why stamped concrete has become so popular is because it is very cost efficient. It is inexpensive to install and is easily maintained.


How to Choose the Right Concrete Stamp?


Before calling in the contractor, you'll want to look through several different concrete stamp pictures. Analyze these against the type of home and landscaping you have. Note that the more complex a concrete stamp is and the more colors used, the more expensive the process will be.


Bottom Line


Stamped concrete is relatively inexpensive, so even when you choose one of the more elaborate designs, usually costs substantially less than any other paving option. But besides costs, you should also consider this is a beautiful option and one that can be more environmentally friendly than other options.

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