#STAMP CONCRETE FULL#

Can save some money if you have an existing concrete slab, that can be surface recoated and then stamped.

Stamped Concrete Patio (Professionally installed) I go into a lot of detail about this in my guide for buying vs making your own stepping stones, but here’s a quick summary.

So ultimately, making stamped concrete pavers with cheap foam insulation board as the mold is a great idea and a thrifty solution!

#STAMP CONCRETE FULL#

Your options for stamped concrete are either a full stamped concrete patio from poured concrete slabs, or using stamped paving stones.Ī poured concrete patio cost is relatively inexpensive, depending on labor costs in your area.īut buying pre-made stamped pavers is an expensive option.Ī cheaper option is to buy your own pre-made stamps to stamp your own slab or DIY pavers are still a little bit pricey. Now here’s why making your own stamped concrete pavers turns out to be such a great material to use for a new patio area. It was darn-right goofy looking and it went into the pile of failed experiments and it became a thought that I forgot to revisit–until now! The trouble is, I carved it way too deep and it just didn’t look right. Shortly after I first started working with concrete, I carved a flower design into the foam insulation, with the hope that I could make a tile in low relief with it. If you’re wondering where this idea came from, well it came from a failed experiment. DIY stamped concrete pavers are an easy way to improve your outdoor space, and for cheap!įorget the expensive rubber molds, because with this patio idea, you can make your own for a few dollars–and have full flexibility in the design.

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