This Instructional Online Video on Decorative Concrete makes Stamped Fresh Concrete easy to understand for beginners and offers new ideas for professionals. This is the process of stamping a design to concrete when it is fresh, allowing for a wide range of durable designs. Ideal for: Property Owners, Contractors, and Architects. as well as do-it-yourself projects,
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About the Instructional VideoIn this video go on the job with master artisan, Juan M. Romero. Let him guide you through the real workplace experience of stamping freshly poured driveways, sidewalks, steps, pool decks and more
Learn how to stamp fresh concrete and create terrific designs See how to create borders as simple as basic bricks or as fancy as wild roses!
Stamping fresh concrete requires experience, timing and skill
Choose from a variety of pattern designs…including the look of stones, bricks, slate and many more
Adds durability and hardness to concrete surface
Frequently Asked Questions About Stamped Concrete OverlayWhat is Concrete?Concrete is a hard building material made by mixing cement, sand, and gravel with water.
What is Fresh Concrete?Concrete can be referred to as 'fresh' when it has just been mixed and poured.
What is Stamped Fresh Concrete?Freshly poured concrete that has a pattern pressed, or stamped, onto it using mats with selected design. There are a great variety of designs.
Where can Stamped Fresh Concrete be used?If the concrete is prepared properly, it can be used in any areas of residential and commercial properties.
How long does Stamped Concrete last?As long as the concrete surface lasts. It is recommended to reseal it every 3 to 5 years.
What is antiquing on Stamped Fresh Concrete?Highlighting with darker colors to create a natural effect (as seen in real stones, real slate, real brick, etc)
What are some benefits of Stamped Fresh Concrete? Long lasting decorative addition to a property
Strengthens the concrete surface, doubling the PSI
Normally more Economical than natural stone or masonry paving pieces, and Faster installation.
Great Variety in selection of designs. Can range from natural stone to wood planks, and the choices can be unlimited with your imagination.
Flexibility- Blend with buildings/landscapes, ability to Customize
Brief of History of Stamped Fresh ConcreteThe first stamping tools were developed by Brad Bowman more than 50 years ago. In Monterey, Ca. in the middle 1950's, Mr. Bowman developed the original cast-in-place, colored, textured and imprinted concrete paving. He refined and expanded the process until 1970 when the Bomanite Corporation was established in its present form. His invention is a basis for the decorative concrete industry as we know it today.
In the last decade there has been a great increase in the popularity of this technique. The tools available have been even further refined to include polyurethane mats, flexible mats, texturing skins and a great variety of coloring options.
