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Stamped Concrete Overlays: Choices of Texture, Patterns and Designs Is your concrete patio looking a little worse for wear? Are you looking for a way to add some zing to your pool deck? Perhaps you want to check out your options in cement interior floors for your home. The answer to all of these problems and many others is to understand what’s possible with stamped concrete overlays. You’ll find that this option provides you with an incredible wealth of choices, including textures, patterns and designs. What should you know? What Is an Overlay? A concrete overlay is very simple – it’s a thin layer of material applied to the surface of your existing concrete. The actual thickness will depend on the condition of your existing cement. Damage like chips and cracks will need a thicker application in order to repair and hide them. Once installed, this overlay can be stamped, colored and shaped to add visual interest and better aesthetics. In essence, stamped concrete overlays let you get away from boring, bland concrete and create something beautiful and unique. A Look at Your Options As mentioned, stamped concrete overlays offer you a tremendous range of options when it comes to achieving the look and feel that you want. Here are a few of your choices. Texture: Overlays can be textured in almost any way that you might want. For instance, you can texture it like wood, like cobbles or like natural stone. It can be smooth and glossy or it can be nonslip and ideal for use around a pool. It can be colored with a staining process, as well. Patterns: Perhaps the greatest diversity in terms of options available can be found in the area of patterns for stamped concrete overlays. You’ll find that any type of pattern you might want can be applied. Do you like the look of natural brick? Perhaps you prefer natural stone. Maybe you want a herringbone pattern. You might decide that you prefer the grain pattern of wood, or that slate is the ideal choice for your needs. Patterning is simple, easy and effective. When combined with the right texture and color choices, the results can be amazing. Designs: You’re not limited to textures and patterns alone. You can add designs to stamped concrete overlays without any problem. You might want to consider designs like animals or leaf shapes. You might choose to go with something gothic or something Romanesque. You might want to match your home’s existing aesthetic with unique

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Stamped Concrete Overlays: Choices of Texture, Patterns and Designs Is your concrete patio looking a little worse for wear? Are you looking for a way to add some zing to your pool deck? Perhaps you want to check out your options in cement interior floors for your home. The answer to all of these problems and many others is to understand what’s possible with stamped concrete overlays. You’ll find that this option provides you with an incredible wealth of choices, including textures, patterns and designs. What should you know?

What Is an Overlay?

A concrete overlay is very simple – it’s a thin layer of material applied to the surface of your existing concrete. The actual thickness will depend on the condition of your existing cement. Damage like chips and cracks will need a thicker application in order to repair and hide them. Once installed, this overlay can be stamped, colored and shaped to add visual interest and better aesthetics. In essence, stamped concrete overlays let you get away from boring, bland concrete and create something beautiful and unique.

A Look at Your Options

As mentioned, stamped concrete overlays offer you a tremendous range of options when it comes to achieving the look and feel that you want. Here are a few of your choices.

Texture: Overlays can be textured in almost any way that you might want. For instance, you can texture it like wood, like cobbles or like natural stone. It can be smooth and glossy or it can be nonslip and ideal for use around a pool. It can be colored with a staining process, as well.

Patterns: Perhaps the greatest diversity in terms of options available can be found in the area of patterns for stamped concrete overlays. You’ll find that any type of pattern you might want can be applied. Do you like the look of natural brick? Perhaps you prefer natural stone. Maybe you want a herringbone pattern. You might decide that you prefer the grain pattern of wood, or that slate is the ideal choice for your needs. Patterning is simple, easy and effective. When combined with the right texture and color choices, the results can be amazing.

Designs: You’re not limited to textures and patterns alone. You can add designs to stamped concrete overlays without any problem. You might want to consider designs like animals or leaf shapes. You might choose to go with something gothic or something Romanesque. You might want to match your home’s existing aesthetic with unique

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designs and interesting embellishments. All of this and much more can be achieved easily.

The trick to getting stamped concrete overlays that look great and stand the test of time is to work with a reputable, experienced contractor. While there are DIY kits on the market, and more contactors than you can shake a stick at, it’s important that you understand the need for professional skill with stamped concrete and staining. Whether you’re looking for a new driveway, new interior floors or a new patio, the right contractor can help.