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Stamped, Stained, or Exposed: Choosing a Decorative Finish
Concrete has come a long way as a finish material. The same slab that forms a foundation can be pressed, colored, and polished into a surface that rivals stone at a fraction of the cost.
Stamped
Stamping presses a textured mat into fresh concrete so it reads as stone or plank, our most requested patio finish.
Stained
Stains soak into existing concrete for a mottled, translucent color that rescues a plain grey slab.
Exposed aggregate
Washing the paste back reveals the stone in the mix for a grippy, low-glare surface that hides wear.