What is stamped concrete?

The stamped concrete process involves forming and pouring new concrete. Next, we add color by integral color (putting color in the concrete truck) or by using a color hardener that is applied on top of fresh concrete and worked into the surface. The concrete is then bull floated, and steel troweled to a very smooth finish. Next, a release agent is applied to keep the fresh concrete from sticking to the stamps. The next step is to lay rubber mats of the design of choice on top of the fresh concrete, and tamp them down to make an impression. The next day we hand grind out small imperfections, accent and seal.

Overlay stamp provides the same look as the stamped concrete, but it is applied over existing concrete usually 2cm thick. This allows someone with a bad driveway, patio or pool deck to really upgrade their home.

What is polished concrete?

Polished concrete is ideal anywhere you have a large floor surface, indoors or outdoors, that needs to look good and be maintenance free. We grind the concrete (either newly poured or resurfaced) with progressively finer grits to achieve just the amount of polish that the customer desires.

You will find polished concrete inside retail stores such as Bunnings, David Jones and grocery stores. Where else? Museums (The Powerhouse), transportation hubs (KVB building), airplane hangars, warehouses, restaurants, residential garages, and outside patios.

Polished concrete can range from a low polish to a high gloss. We also can embed hard materials such as aggregates and marbles into the mix to produce unique, gasp-inducing designs that resemble everything from terrazzo to stars -- the sky's the limit!