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Stamping concrete is one of the ways that we can enhance the beauty of one of the worlds most functional building materials. It gives us the ability to further enhance patio and garden area’s with decorative hardscapes. It has become a popular application of concrete over the years as it is cheaper to install than pavers and fits a more decorative area better than standard grey. We use powders to color the concrete during installation and matts to stamp in the pattern. At Prairie Eden Designs we offer 5 different stamp patterns.

Random Stone is one of our more popular patterns and is great for walkways and patio area’s.

 

 

 

 

Another pattern that is very popular is our Ashler pattern. With a variation of cobble like rectangles it is a very unique and atistic approach in many different applications.

By far the most universal pattern we have is called a texture skin. This stamp matt gives the overall surface the texture of stone and then it can be scored using a saw into different sized squares giving it the look of large chunks of rock set in next to one another.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our next pattern is the standard cobble stone pattern.  Another good choice for walkways and patios.

 

 

Lastly, the most artistic pattern we have is the european fan.  This pattern is not good for all applications but you know it when it is the right one for you.

 

 

 

As you can see this stamp system makes the art of decorative concrete very versatile. Apart from being great looking decorative concrete has a few other structural benefits as well. The process we use for our stamp applications helps hold in water and rehydrate the concrete allowing it to cure slower and therefore making it stronger.