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1. Maintaining Stamped
Concrete

2. Creating a beautiful look for your
walkway, patio, or pool deck is a
way to add appealing, customized
detail to your outdoor living space.
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3. Whether you are looking for something
simple and subdued, or more striking
and dramatic, stamped concrete is an
ideal option for decoration and function
that will last you for many years.
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4. Like concrete that is not stamped,
stamped concrete is a highly durable
material that can withstand extensive
use and weather exposure.
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5. What is Stamped
Concrete?
Stamped concrete is simply concrete
that has been imprinted with shapes.
These can be elaborate decorative
stampings meant to create a focal point
for an outdoor living area, or something
as simple as lines to create the
appearance of cobblestones or slates.
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6. What is Stamped
Concrete?
Just like concrete that is not stamped,
stamped concrete can be stained to
give it color, and sealed to give it
sheen.

7. What is Stamped
Concrete?
However you decide for your concrete
to look when it is complete it is
essential that you ensure your stamped
concrete is protected so that it will
maintain its beautiful appearance as
well as its structural integrity over the
years.
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8. Steps that should be taken
during the installation of your
stamped concrete include:
If you want to add extra appeal to your
stamped concrete use a color hardener.
This will set the color and create concrete
that is even more durable in many cases
than non-stamped concrete.
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9. Steps that should be taken
during the installation of your
stamped concrete include:
Request several coats of sealer be
applied to the final concrete to protect it
from dirt, chemicals, water, and other
substances, as well as blocking damage
from UV rays.
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10. Steps that should be taken
during the installation of your
stamped concrete include:
Ensure that the area is clean of debris
prior to applying the sealer, and that it is
not disturbed until fully dry.
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11. How to Maintain Stamped
Concrete
Even the best prepared stamped concrete
will require periodic maintenance. This
depends on weather conditions to which the
stamped concrete is exposed on a regular
basis, and how much traffic it sees. Some of
the maintenance steps you can expect to
perform include:
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12. How to Maintain Stamped
Concrete
Avoid using deicing salts on your stamped
concrete, especially during the first winter
after the concrete is installed. These
chemicals can be damaging to the finish
and alter the appearance of your
pavement.
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13. How to Maintain Stamped
Concrete
If you notice that your stamped cement
has lost the sheen achieved by a sealer it
can be regained by reapplying the sealer,
or adding a coat of a different sealer as is
recommended by the installation
professional.
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14. How to Maintain Stamped
Concrete
If you happen to have stamped concrete
on an interior floor it is especially
important that you focus on maintaining
areas that see a lot of traffic in order to
prevent wear from damaging the
appearance of the floor. Applying wax or
polish can help create a protective buffer.
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