Turning That Concrete into a Wood Texture

When you’re considering stamped concrete, the best way to go is by changing the look of the concrete into something that is beautiful and looks completely different. One of the biggest requests of customers that want stamped concrete is to make it look more like a wood texture. This can be done, and once done, the concrete can look just like a wooden patio right outside your back door. 

The Process of Turning Concrete into Wood

The concrete slab has to be refinished, sanded down and refined before the process can begin. This is because the concrete has to be even all over, and also provide a wet surface for the contractor to work with so that they’re able to stamp the wood designs into it. This is what is going to make the concrete stand out, and look like finished wood. 

Once the concrete dries, and the stamps have been set, then the fun begins which will transform the look and feel of the patio and make the concrete look like wood, instead of looking like plain concrete in the backyard. 

The concrete will have to be painted, or stained in a way that resembles the wood color. This is to ensure that it looks like wood in the end. Not only that, but the cracks have to be painted a specific color so that the patio is able to look like planks were put together, and not that they were painted onto the patio. From here, a finish or varnish is put on top of the concrete. This is to finish it, and seal it so that the concrete is able to withstand the outside elements and the wood look does not go away.

Through the use of this, and once the finish and paint dries and seals, you will notice a complete difference with the outside of your home. You’re able to find just how much the stamped concrete makes a difference. If you do not want to deal with the hassles of real wood, then concrete can provide you with the maintenance free, long lasting results you’re after.

Speak with us here at Unique Crete Designs to find out how we can turn that old concrete patio into a beautiful addition on the back of your home. You want to make an impression, and this can be the best way to do so. Make it happen, and make it stand out when you let us take over and do the work for you. We promise, it will be as beautiful as ever.