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As the appetite for decorative stamped concrete continues to grow, stamp suppliers are serving up an ever-expanding smorgasbord of stamping tools and patterns to choose from. Some companies carry hundreds of standard and custom patterns, ranging from slate, to brick, to cobblestone, to botanical and wildlife themes.

Buying a stamp involves much more than just picking out an appealing pattern. You also need to choose the right type of stamp for the job and know what characteristics distinguish a high-quality stamp from a substandard version.

To help you with making a smart choice, here's a list of shopping tips compiled with the assistance of three decorative concrete pros: Bob Harris, president of the Decorative Concrete Institute and author of Bob Harris' Guide to Stamped Concrete, Chris Sullivan, national technical director and regional sales manager for QC Construction Products, and Clark Branum with L.M. Scofield.