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Maintain Your Stained Concrete

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Stained DrivewayStained concrete can be a beautiful addition to almost any home. The ability to get creative with style and color means many possibilities to make it match with décor. It is also a durable type of flooring, capable of lasting for years. It looks particularly good outdoors as patio and pool area flooring. Of course, like any other flooring, it requires care to keep it looking its best. If you’ve noticed that your floors have lost their sheen, here are some tips to help you maintain your stained concrete.

Start with a good clean.

First, if you clean your floors regularly, do so with professionally recommended materials. Not all cleaners are made equal, and some may dull the shine on your stained concrete faster. Ask a professional what you should use.

Reseal your floors.

Stained concrete is sealed during installation for protection. It’s made to withstand time, weather, UV rays, stains, moisture, and much more. That is also what gives the floor its shine. It is far better than standard concrete. To maintain this protection, you should have your floors resealed from time to time—every few years, ideally. This is particularly important for stained concrete that sits directly in the sun every day. You may be able to go longer between resealing projects if your floor is protected by shade and cover.

For some, resealing may be a DIY project. It is possible if you have some experience with similar work. However, there are some things you could consider before attempting it. If there are stains, chips, or cracks, those will have to be addressed before resealing. In some cases, those are things that professionals should handle. You want to make sure to get the right sort of cleansers to remove stains, as well as the proper sealant.

Generally, it’s better to let a professional come in and help you maintain your stained concrete floors. Call us at Stamped Artistry. We’re happy to help you find the floor of your dreams, get it installed, and keep it looking its best.

What Options Do You Have for Durable Decking Materials?

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Having a deck or patio off your home can allow you to create an outdoor living space. You will need to decide what materials your deck should be made of if you are adding a deck for the first time or if you are interested in remodeling and changing your existing deck space.P1010548

Stamped Artistry can help you to determine what type of decking material will look good in your yard. For many homeowners, stamped or stained concrete is a good choice because this material is durable, long-lasting and comes in different styles and colors. You don’t have to worry about the material becoming damaged easily since concrete is designed to be outside. Stained and stamped concrete take a functional material and make it beautiful, making it the ideal deck solution.

Call Stamped Artistry today to learn more about your material options and to get started on your outdoor deck project.

Should Stained Concrete Be Your Pool Deck Solution

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When you put in a pool, you want to surround that pool with a beautiful deck that completes the look that you are going for. Stained concrete may be the right choice. Stamped Artistry can help you to create a beautiful design for around the pool deck so you can make your backyard into a relaxing and attractive oasis.Pool-deck4

Your pool deck should coordinate nicely with the swimming pool that you have in your home. Whether you have just put in a new pool or you are remodeling an old pool and want to update it, you want to choose nice colors and an attractive material for your pool deck space. Stained concrete comes in a huge variety of different color choices so you are limited only by your creativity.

Stamped Artistry will help you to decide on the right colors and styles to make your pool deck amazing. Call today to learn more about why stained concrete is the perfect choice.

Can You Have a Sink Made Out of Concrete?

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Sinks in kitchens and bathrooms have become more than just functional. They have a big impact on the aesthetics of the room and can affect the way that the entire room looks. One possibility that you may want to consider when you are looking into a sink for your home is a concrete sink.P1000113

Concrete is moldable so you can create a concrete sink in just about any shape that you can imagine, and to fit any space that you desire. You can also create a concrete sink in a variety of different colors, styles and patterns. Concrete sink patterns can be as unique as natural stone sinks but can come in more colors and be more versatile due to the fact that it is easy to mold concrete.

Choosing a sink made of concrete is a creative and innovative choice, so homeowners who want something different should look into this option. Contact Stamped Artistry today to learn more.

Does Your Outdoor Area Need Renovation?

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If your outdoor space needs to be renovated and updated, it is time to talk to the professionals at Stamped Artistry.

With stamped and stained concrete, you can create a new and beautiful outdoor area that is more functional and attractive than you have ever dreamed of.IMG_20120731_143232

Stamped or stained concrete can be used in many different applications outside. Perhaps you simply want a new deck or a larger patio space. You can have it, with a beautiful stamped concrete design or with concrete that is stained in a color of your choosing. You may want an outdoor kitchen, an outdoor fireplace or a new swimming pool area. Stamped concrete and stained concrete can be used for your hardscaping project, the pool area or the countertops on your gourmet outdoor cooking area.

Stamped and stained concrete both come in a wide variety of different patterns, colors and looks. You can match your new concrete outdoor features with your existing back yard or come up with a totally new look.

Dont hesitate to call Stamped Artistry to get your project started.

Can’t I Just Remove My Carpet for Modern Concrete Flooring?

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Like many potential DIYers, you have a great idea. You’re tired of looking at your existing carpet. And who could blame you? Quite frankly, there are few things worse than old, stained, musty carpet. Like many potential DIYers, you have a great idea. You know there’s concrete under that flooring, so why not just yank up the carpet and doctor the concrete a little for some sweet, modern concrete flooring?

What You May Not Have Considered

Well, it sounds like a good idea, but there’s really more to it than all that. See, pulling up that carpet is only part of the job (the easiest part). What you’re going to find underneath is likely a less-than desirable looking slab of concrete. It will be full of stains, cracks, chips…you know, everything EXCEPT what you want.stain005[1]

And you can’t simply throw a stain on it and hope for the best. Oh, and we failed to mention how much of a pain it is to remove the tack strips.

Get a Professional

You can pull up the carpet if you like, but we recommend you have a professional come in and properly prep the floor for staining. They can make the necessary repairs and preparations to ensure that your finished product looks great. It’s worth the extra money! Contact Stamped Artistry for your new concrete flooring.

Are There Negatives to Concrete Flooring?

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We spend lots of time talking about why you SHOULD get concrete flooring in your home. However, nothing can be perfect, right? So let’s take a look at some of the potential negatives, and discuss if they would really be an issue for you.

Potential Negative: Concrete flooring can be slippery at times.Stamped-Overlay-Yorkstone

Rationalization: Well, sure if they get wet they will be slippery. That much is true. However, the myth here is in the flawed logic. You see, a wet concrete floor isn’t going to be any more slippery than wet tile, vinyl, smooth wood, etc. The key is to keep them dry and you will be fine.

Potential Negative: Concrete flooring is cold.

Rationalization: Again, this can be true, but not any more so than other hard types of flooring. And if you live in a hotter climate (like the Houston area where we service), cold flooring is best for the majority of the year. As far as our brief winter, well, you can always use strategically placed rugs in bedrooms where you tend to walk barefooted.

Questions about stained concrete flooring? Contact us now!