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Is the patio stamped concrete?

8 years ago

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Poynter Landscape Architecture & Construction
8 years ago
No, it is a specialty cement based product that is troweled on after the primary pour is cured for a day or two. It is not slick as stamped concrete can sometimes be. You can achieve this look with stamped concrete and simply seal with a grip adhesion sealer.

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