what where Jim Newman We at Newman's especially enjoy doing STAMPED Newman Custom Concrete CONCRETE because it is a creative way to increase the value, as well as, a way to beau* your home. Specializing in Residential and Commercial Stamped concrete Patios Driveways Sidewalks Pool Decks Basements Garage Floors Parking Lots Re-seal of existing stamped concrete Stamped concrete, commonly referred to as patterned concrete, is concrete that is designed to resemble brick, slate, flagstone, stone, tile and even wood. In this section you will see how stamped concrete can be used to beautify pool decks, driveways, entries and courtyards, and patios. Due to the wide array of concrete patterns and colors avail- able, and the cost of stamped concrete in relation to the materials it is a substitute for the choice of stamped concrete is becoming more popular and frequent. Colors and patterns for stamped concrete are often chosen to blend with other stone, tile or pat- terned concrete elements at the residence. 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, along with a particular pattern, such as running bond brick, hexagonal tile, worn rock or stone. Concrete provides the perfect canvas for creating an economical replica of more expensive materials, and yet still maintaining a very natural, authentic look. 27730 Brinker Roseville, M1 48066 248.361.7148 newmancustomconcrete.com In the past, imprinted concrete was usually limited to a masor scoring a flagstone-like design freehand, or embedding sticks leaves and even coffee cans into the surface to achieve a desire( effect. Today, the leading edge of concrete is a process called pattern- stamping. This process involves "stamping" or "impressing" threE dimensional patterns into colored concrete with special stampini tools. When the stamping is complete, the product is then sealed highlighting the colors and providing greater stain and weather resistance. The result is a surface that combines the beauty o masonry with the durability of concrete. Some of the most common pattern choices include but arE not limited to: slate, brick, granite, cobblestone, tile, flagstone seamless texture, and more. It is also a common practice to use multiple patterns and col- ors together with custom bandwork, edges, and centerpieces. LikE all forms of decorative concrete workmanship, the design choice! are only limited by your design tastes. adnerthemerti