Concrete offers more options than a lot of people realize. When people think of concrete, most of them automatically imagine the grayish-white smooth concrete sidewalks and some driveways are made from. However, there are a lot of other options, such as dyed concrete that can come in a wide range of colors and shades, sealed concrete that looks surprisingly shiny, and stamped concrete that comes in countless designs. If stamped concrete interests you, then you want to keep reading because you'll learn about some different stamping options that are great for certain environments.
Concrete stamped like brickwork
If you want to achieve the look of a brick surface on a walkway, a driveway, a porch area, or anywhere else, then concrete stamping can do this. In fact, you can also have the concrete dyed a certain color to really give off the look of bricks. A more common choice of color for this purpose would be brick red. You can also choose from many sizes and styles of brick with this stamping. For example, you can have the concrete stamped to look like the same size bricks following the same exact pattern, or you can make it look like different-sized bricks or different-looking patterns. This is a simple and cost-effective way to get that nice-looking brick ground you prefer.
Concrete stamped like stonework
You can choose to have the concrete stamped to look like stonework. When you choose this, you'll see that it can look convincing because the stamps will make it look as if the stones are slightly different sizes and shapes, just how they would be if actual stones had been used. You can also get creative with the coloring of the concrete, having a mixture of off-whites, grey shades, browns, tans, and/or blacks.
Concrete stamped with medallions
You can choose to have the concrete stamped with special decorative designs or medallions. You can have the concrete strategically stamped in certain places, or you can have it stamped throughout. You can opt to go with preexisting medallions or you can have them custom-made especially for your place of business, so they help with your brand recognition.
Concrete stamped with accents
You can choose to have the concrete stamped with accent designs in places like along the borders of the concrete, in the center, or around other areas that you want to be accented. For example, if you own a fish supply company, then you can have fish stamped into the concrete right in front of the door.
For more information about custom stamped concrete installation, contact a local concrete contractor.
