Stamped concrete is a poured in place concrete which is colored and then stamped into a variety of patterns. You the homeowner choose your colors, choose the pattern you wish to have and together with Concrete Oasis, create a completely unique and original design for your project. In addition to your color and pattern choices, variation in concrete consistency and variation in the climate at the time of the pour will make your project a “one of a kind” piece of art. ABOUT THE CONCRETE How thick is the concrete? We use a minimum of 4000 PSI Concrete mix to start. A minimum thickness of 4 inches for a patio or walkway, 6 inches for a driveway, 1 1⁄2 inch for countertops and 1⁄4 inch overlay for interior floors. Cracking… All concrete has the potential to CRACK. There are two kinds of cracking. There is a settlement, which is not good and due to poor craftsmanship and there is shrinkage cracking. BCC uses steel rods together with fiber mesh for reinforcement and proper curing techniques to prevent against shrinkage cracking and shifting. The Steel Rods add structural integrity which is especially important in the ever changing Northeastern climates and the fiber mesh helps prevent shifting and shrinking. COLOR The base color of your concrete is either added directly into the truck and mixed into the concrete, or sprinkled on top of the slab and worked in. The quantity and variety of the colors you choose, together with the acid washing and sealing techniques will produce a completely original look. Two to three coats of a matte or gloss sealer will protect and enhance your color for years to come. MAINTENENCE We recommend a good power washing every 12-24 months depending on wear and tear and a new coat of sealer to preserve your finish for many years. Salt and de-icers are never recommended on concrete, but if de-icing is necessary, we recommend a calcium chloride mix for concrete that has been sealed with a high solid sealer. Snow plows and metal snow shovels are also not recommended for they have the potential to scratch or damage the surface. Instead, a plastic snow shovel blower are recommended.

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