Stamped Decorative ConcreteHutch Paving offers decorative stamped concrete. This is concrete that is made to resemble brick, slate, flagstone, stone, tile and even wood. Due to the wide array of patterns and colors available, and the cost of stamped concrete in relation to plain concrete, this alternative is becoming more popular and frequent in homes, restaurants, hotels and fast food restaurants. Colors & PatternsColors and patterns for stamped concrete are often chosen to blend with other stone or tile elements at the site. 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. There are two basic coloring techniques that Hutch Paving utilizes: Integral Color and Dry Shake. The Integral Color technique is the process of adding the color directly into the mix either at the plant or when the ready mix arrives on the job site. Either way, the color will be through the complete thickness of the slab. The other technique that can be used is Dry Shake. This method involves the adding of the color to the surface after the concrete has been floated. This method, generally, is not used as much since the color runs shallow in the surface. It wasn't too long ago that deciding on a driveway material was easy: asphalt or concrete. Today, the concrete choice has expanded to include a multitude of decorative concrete options. While plain gray concrete is still the most often installed, some other examples are shown here. |
