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Stamped Concrete Patterns

Concrete Patios Are First Class

Stamped concrete is concrete that is patterned to resemble brick, slate, flagstone, stone, tile and even wood. Below are some of the most common stamped patterns. You might also be interested in a stamped concrete color chart, a photo gallery of stamped concrete, or articles about stamped concrete projects.

Ashlar slate	European fan
Cobblestone	Herringbone
Weathered wood	Roman slate tile
Clay tile	Granite

Stamped concrete is becoming increasingly popular and a more frequent material of choice for homeowners across the country because of the wide array of patterns and colors available, particularly compared to other potential patio materials.

Colors and patterns for stamped concrete are often chosen to blend with other stone or tile elements at the residence. Complex designs incorporating steps, courtyards, and fountains can be achieved. Stamped concrete can also be blended with other decorative concrete elements such as exposed aggregate finishes and acid-etch staining. Many contractors offer dozens of patterns.

Many homeowners don't realize that a stamped concrete patio is a viable option and one that costs less than other patio materials.

"People don't know anything about it. Then they see stamped concrete in a magazine and they have to have it."

–Bill Guthro, Distinctive Concrete of New England

A form of today's stamped concrete was originated on the West coast back in the 1960's. The stamp concrete tools back then were made of metal and resembled cookie cutters. They produced a pattern, but did not provide any texture.

Today's tools are rigid mats made of polyurethane that produce authentic textured patterns of stone, brick and even wood planking and fossilized sea-life. When stamped concrete is installed by experienced craftsmen, brick masons with 30 years of experience can't tell the difference between stamped concrete and real brick or stone.

Homeowners in the Maryland and Virginia areas tend to favor ashlar slate, grand ashlar slate, royal slate, European fan, and London cobblestone.

Oklahomans tend to gravitate toward the flagstone and Roman ashlar slate patterns. Minnesotans seem to prefer a seamless granite texture look, as well as flagstone textures stone that is natural to the area.

Ashlar slate is also a favorite in the Sacramento, Calif. area.

Another benefit of a stamped concrete patio is that outdoor tables don't rock on concrete like they do on stone and tile surfaces.

Amcon, Inc. in Gaithersburg, MD