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Jan 10
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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.

Don’t hesitate to call Stamped Artistry to get your project started.

Dec 23
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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.

Dec 05
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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!

Nov 20
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Can You Use Stamped Concrete Indoors?

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Concrete is a material that many people associate with outdoor decks and outdoor patios.  However, the reality is that concrete is a very versatile product that you can use both indoors and outdoors. Concrete can be used for floors inside, or for countertops or sinks. Metallics-2There are no limits to the types of applications for indoor concrete and you can let your imagination be your guide in deciding where you want to use concrete.

There are a wide variety of different patterns of concrete that you can choose from if you decide that you want to use concrete inside of your home. You can make concrete into a one-of-a-kind countertop or floor with unique staining or patterns. Stamped Artistry can help you to explore all of the different looks and colors that are available for use in your home so you can choose the right look for your decor.

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Nov 05
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Stamped Concrete is the Perfect Floor for A Screen Porch

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If you are putting a screen porch on your home or if you are remodeling a screen porch, then you know you have to decide on an appropriate flooring material to use. You want something that is going to be comfortable underneath your feet, that is going to be low-maintenance and that is going to look beautiful. Finding the right product can be daunting.Stamped Concrete

Fortunately, stamped concrete can be the perfect solution. Stamped concrete will be comfortable to walk on and is durable so it can stand the test of time. You can also choose from a wide variety of different looks, styles and patterns for the stamped concrete so you will end up with something that perfectly coordinates the décor in your screen porch.

Get started with the professionals at Stamped Artistry today in designing the perfect look so you can enjoy your porch for the rest of your summer days. Like us on FaceBook.