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How to and Where to Buy Concrete Stamps

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By DoctaBiz
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Providing concrete products and services. Icrete.biz
Providing concrete products and services. Icrete.biz
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Concrete stamps come in all styles and textures. With the new products and techniques, stamps have become more authentic. It is difficult for an untrained eye to distinguish between a stamped walk way and a paved walk way. Stamps can be made custom as well. Company names, logos, and numbers can be produced to identify companies or property addresses. This article covers steps to take in order to find the right concrete stamps.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • PC
  • or phone
  1. Step 1

    Determine whether the stamps will be reused, or just used once for a certain project. Ask a local contractor if they are willing to buy the stamps after the job is done.

  2. Step 2

    If the plan is to buy a set of stamps to reuse, select a pattern that is common and desired by every one. If the plan to use the stamps once, than choose the stamp YOU desire; because concrete last a long time. You should have what you want.

  3. Step 3

    Lastly, be sure the texture is right. Concrete stamps come in a variety of textures ranging from ceramic tile, slate, stone, and brick. Some stamps may be slippery. Feel free to contact icrete.biz with questions or to order.

Tips & Warnings
  • Check out as many concrete finishes as possible to explore the different options.
  • Determine what texture is desired.
  • Choose stamps that will be complemented by the concrete color.
  • Many jobs require multiple stamps.
  • Be sure to have enough stamps for the size of the projects.
  • Professional installation is recommended

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on 4/7/2009 Thanks Guy Preciate it

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on 2/23/2009 Never knew there was such a thing. 5*

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