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The Design-Crete concrete stamping system changes ordinary gray concrete surfaces into exceptional architectural design.
A combination of colors and special tools are used to permanently imprint newly placed concrete. Detailed stone, brick or tile patterns can be simulated in a variety of colors and authentic looking textures at a fraction of the cost of comparable natural materials.
The Design-Crete concrete stamping system can be applied to almost any newly placed horizontal concrete surface, including sidewalks, driveways, entrances, lobbies, showrooms, patios, pool decks and more.
See the Answers to Questions page for links to information about all of the decorative concrete systems! |
Running Bond Used Brick
and Soldier Course Used Brick
Ashlar Slate
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PREMIUM GRADE TOOLS
Brick patterns:
Slate patterns:
Tile patterns:
Stone patterns:
Other patterns:
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CONVENTIONAL TOOLS
Brick Patterns:
- Old English Basketweave Brick
- Used Running Bond Brick
- Old English Herringbone Brick
- Large Herringbone Slate
- Old English Soldier Course Brick
- New Herringbone Brick
- Utah Herringbone Brick
- 4" x 8" New Border Brick
- Old English Brick Radius 10'
- New Brick Radius 10'
- Old English Brick Radius 2'
- New Brick Radius 2'
- Old English Brick Miter
- New Brick Miter
- New Brick Single-Grout Runner
- New Brick Double-Grout Runner
- Old English Brick Single-Grout Runner
- Old English Double-Grout Runner
- Serpentine Brick Border
- New England Basketweave Brick
- New Brick Basketweave Brick
- New Herringbone Brick w/Deep Joint
- New Stacked Bond Brick
- Old English Stacked Bond Brick
- New Soldier Course Brick Radius
- Old English Soldier Course Brick Radius
- Austin Basketweave Brick
- Alley Brick Border
- Utah Soldier Course Brick
- Belgian Running Bond Brick
- Single New Brick
- Kansas Running Bond Brick
Paver Patterns:
- Octagon Paver
- Interlocking Pave
- 2" Barcelona Paver
- 6" Mediterranean Paver
- 4" Granite Paver
Slate Patterns:
- 4" x 4" Slate
- Ashlar Cut Slate
- European 8" x 16" Slate Border
- Walkway Slate
- New Britain Slate Soldier Course
- 12" x 24" Roman Slate Running Bond
- Café Slate w/ 4" Tile Border
- Serpentine Slate
- New Britain 4" x 8" Slate - 2' Radius
- New Britain 4" x 8" Slate - 10' Radius
- 4" x 8" Mitered Slate
- 8" x 16" Mitered Slate
- 18" New Britain Slate
- 12" x 12" Slate Border
- New Britain Slate
- Ashlar Cut Slate Gang
- 9' Slate Circle
- 14' Slate Circle
- Slate 4’6" Radius
Slate 7' Radius
- 20" x 20" Slate Mat
- Nottingham Ashlar Cut Slate
- Santa Fe Slate
- 6" x 12" Slate Border
- 6" x 12" Santa Fe Mitered Slate
- New Britain Slate Soldier Course
- Radius
- Birmingham Ashlar Slate
- Penn Slate 20" x 20"
- 12" Italian Running Bond Slate
- 4" x 4" Slate
- Random Ashlar Slate
- Chiseled Slate w/ Featheredge
- Yucatan w/ Featheredge
- Heavy Slate 30" x 30"
- Chiseled Slate w/ Featheredge
- Yucatan w/ Featheredge
- Slate w/ Featheredge Skin
- Large Ashlar Cut Slate
- Ashlar Cut Slate w/o Insert
- Roman Slate w/ Featheredge
- European Slate Walkway
- Penn Ashlar Slate
Stone Patterns:
- European Fan
- London Cobblestone
- 12" x 12" Cut Stone
- Random Stone
- Rough Stone Weave
- Round Cobblestone
- Small Textured Stone
- Medium Textured Stone
- Large Textured Stone
- Australian Ashlar Cut Stone
- Opa Locka Stone
- Keystone
- Appalachian Stone
- Verona Stone
- European Slate Cobblestone
- Old English Cobblestone
- Old English Cobblestone Soldier Course
- Old English Cobblestone Miter
- Small Random Stone
- European 6" x 6" Running Bond
- Chipped Stone
- Chipped Stone Circle
- Lisbon Fan
- Maui Rock
- Stone Mat
- Euro Cobblestone w/ Deep Joint
- Patio Stone
- Coquina Stone w/ Shells
- Old English Cobblestone Fan
- Santa Fe Random Stone
- Verona Stone
- Chipped Stone Border
- 12" Verona Stone Running Bond
- Austin Stone
- Milan Fan
- Pebble River Rock
- Yorkshire Stone
- Rough Stone w/Featheredge
- Old Belgian Cobblestone
- Seamless Stone
- English Fieldstone
- London Cobblestone Runner
- Cheshire Cobblestone
Tile Patterns:
- 12" x 12" Light Textured Tile
- 12" Grouted Slate Tile
- 12" Mexican Tile Grouted
- Weave w/ 4" x 4" Tile in ¼ Circle
- Weave w/ 4" x 4" Tile Insert
- 8" Mexican Hexagon Tile Grouted
- 12" Hexagon Tile Smooth w/ ½" Joints
- 17" Hexagon Tile Smooth w/ ½" Joints
- 6" x 6" Grouted Granite Tile
- 12" Mexican Tile Smooth
- 24" x 24" Slate Tile
- Santa Barbara Tile
- Italian 12" Slate Tile
- 8" Italian Slate Tile
- 18" Mexican Tile Smooth
- 8" x 8" Tile Insert
- 12" Verona Tile
Wood Patterns:
- Boardwalk Plank
- Wood Plank Gang
- 4' Wood Strip
- 6' Wood Strip
- 8' Wood Strip
Other Patterns:
- Sea Shells w/ Featheredge
- ADA Handicap
- ADA Handicap Straight Line
- ADA ¼" x ¼" Groove - ¾" O/C Str
- ADA ¼" x ¼" Groove - 1½" O/C St
- 45° Left Handicap Mat
- 45° Right Handicap Mat
- McDonald’s Logo
- Numbers
- Chicken Prints
Stampable Overlay Patterns:
- Ashlar Stone
- 12" x 12" Cut Stone
- Random Stone
- Sidewalk Stone
Other Tools:
- Grout Tools
- Mat Tamper
- Aluminum Chisel
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Form and place concrete in the conventional manner...
...broadcast color hardener and trowel into surface...
...broadcast release agent and stamp concrete.
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Typical Design-Crete application steps include:
- Form and place the concrete slab scheduled for stamping in a conventional manner. Screed and float the surface as required.
- Select a color hardener and broadcast the material evenly over the concrete surface. Work the material into the surface, integrating the color with the concrete.
- Average color hardener application rate will vary depending on job conditions:
lbs./sq. ft. |
Color |
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Brick Red, Charcoal, Desert Sand, Durango Tan, Quarry Red, Rust, Sand, Terra Cotta, Walnut |
| 0.7 |
Bluestone, Classic Gray, French Gray, Light Gray |
| 0.8 |
Cherokee, Dark Slate, Pewter, Rose Taupe, Sage, Veranda |
| 1.0 |
Ash White, Bone, Coquina, Cream, Oyster White |
- Broadcast additional material to intensify the final color appearance if necessary. Work the material into the surface, integrating the color with the concrete.
- Monitor the concrete for set time and be prepared to work quickly. When the concrete will support the weight of one worker and still allow an impression, begin the stamping operation.
- Select a color powder release and broadcast the material evenly over the concrete surface. Apply color release at an average application rate of 3.0 lbs./100 sq. ft. for maximum performance. Or apply Clear Liquid Release as specified on container.
- Begin stamping the concrete with one of the 25 different tool kits available. Carefully place each tool on the concrete surface, one after the other. Walk on the back of each tool to leave the impression.
- Move the stamping tools quickly and consistently to texture the entire concrete surface. Special half tools and texture mats are available for use at slab edges and near walls or corners.
- Allow the concrete slab to thoroughly cure before rinsing residual powder release from the surface. Make sure surface is clean.
- Decorative Sealer (High Solids) - UV Resistant, a non-yellowing acrylic, should be applied in two applications to protect the Design-Crete surface and reduce maintenance.
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