Wood-Grained Stamps Expand
Your Creative Options
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Hi ,
When
stamping concrete driveways, walkways and patios, don't get stuck in a
"cobblestone" rut! Beyond the myriad stone patterns available from stamp
suppliers, you'll find some specialized patterns that can replicate other building
materials, such as wood planking. These patterns are ideal for people who want
the look of wood without the headaches of frequent maintenance, warping and
splinters. Here's a look at some of the creative
applications for wood-grained stamps. Jim Peterson,
The Concrete Network
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| Faux wood footbridge invites a double take |
Wood-grained boardwalk stamps and creative
coloring techniques allowed Kevin Baltz of Baltz and Sons Concrete to span a
backyard pond with a concrete footbridge that mimics wood in every detail. Learn how he used the stamps along with custom wood-grain floppies to give the
surface its realistic wood-grain texture.
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Low-maintenance concrete decking
replicates weathered wood
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Using interlocking pine plank stamps (see this issue's "Cool Tools")
and integrally colored concrete, Allstate Decorative Concrete gave this home a
wood-look porc  h, sidewalk and driveway border that will never need staining. "You get the weathered wood look right from day one and it
never changes," says Allstate's Lonny Mattila. See how it was done. |
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