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Concrete stamping has long been in practice in imitating texture of different surfaces to accentuate aesthetic appeal of your landscape. Whether you like the old fashioned London cobbled stoned pave ways or want the structure of a red brick wall or any other surface for that matter, concrete stamping can imitate the same look and feel. Commonly used in driveways, patios, pool sides, garden paths, it enhances over all appeal of the property. Due to versatility and flexibility it’s popular and widely used by landscape developers. Concrete stamping is excellent as an affordable means for outdoor decoration. Professional and experienced Concrete Contractor Abbotsford, bc can deliver most comprehensive concrete stamping solution by making it look as natural and authentic. Concrete Stamping BC, however, isn’t a job for amateurs. It is a tough job and requires extensive experience and exposure in laying the ground with patterned concrete slabs. Aside from technical know-how, which is irrepressible, the contractor must also be innovative and creative with designs. Concrete stamping is normally performed in three steps. We have discussed them in details below. Concrete stamping can be done on both existing concrete floor and a newly laid one. To create patterns on your existing floor you may need to add a layer of fresh concrete on top of it. Professional concrete stamping is different from general concrete procedures as it is a more elaborate process. At the beginning a base colour is applied to the concrete surface to prepare it for stamping later. The two most popular methods of adding colour pigments to concrete flooring are – colour broadcasting and integral coloured concrete. The choice of method, however, would depend upon the demand of the project and customer but colour broadcasting method uses colour hardener on the surface which improves durability of the concrete flooring. On the other hand, integral colouring ensure more evenly spread colour as pigment is directly added to powdered concrete before the base is laid. The second step involves highlighting colour by adding secondary color coating on top of existing primary colour. Highlighting prepares the base for stamping. Colours and shades are added in harmony with the patterns that you want to create. Accent colour is added to create a realistic impression of the texture or surface. Concrete slabs are stamped using patterned concrete stamps in the third stage. The contractor may apply an additional layer of powered colour before stamping to prevent the stamps from sticking in wet concrete. This form of colouration is called antique colouring and an excellent way of adding accent color to the surface. The loose colour sips to the crevices and cracks and add excellent highlight to the surface. Desired pattern is then achieved by pressing concrete stamping BC into the surface. The contractor may use a combination of coloring and stamping techniques to achieve the correct texture and finishing. A good Concrete Contractor Abbotsford, bc will know how to achieve the finishing. A good contractor will finish off with sealing to hold the colour and pattern in their places for long. Base sealers are added to the surface to protect accent and beautification from weather and use. Darrell Rempel is landscape developer and consultant with exposure in concrete stamping BC. He, through his concrete stamping firm, Concrete Contractor Abbotsford, bc, is catering to wide clientele of Abbotsford, Fraser Valley, Langley, Mission, Maple Ridge, Aldergrove, Surrey and surrounding areas.
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