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Stamped concrete is more popular today than ever before, even though the technique originated on the West Coast way back in the 1950s. Why is decorative stamping now all the rage? One of the main reasons is the availability of better stamping tools that produce such realistic results that many people can't tell the difference between stamped concrete and pricier paving materials such as natural stone, slate, or brick.

If you were to page through a history book of decorative concrete, you'd probably come across old photos of the first tools for stamping concrete. They were made from cast aluminum and resembled giant cookie cutters with handles attached. Although these early tools worked great at imprinting basic brick or stone patterns in fresh concrete, they didn't impart any texture so the results looked unrealistic in comparison with what you can achieve today. Now, most stamping tools are made of a durable polyurethane and molded from the real materials they mimic, resulting in stunningly authentic textural effects.