Concrete stamps mesh the long-lasting durability of cured concrete with the look and feel of brick, stone, and wood. Stamped patterns can also be used to add striking visual effects to concrete floors, kitchen countertops, patios, walkways, pool decks, and more.
And because there’s a nearly unlimited palette of colors, patterns, and sizes to choose from, it’s easy to create a design that’s unique to your stylistic preferences.
Let’s take a look at some of the most common stamps used for DIY concrete projects.
Common Concrete Stamp Patterns
The most common stamped patterns used for DIY projects are stone, brick, and wood.
Stone
You can use lightweight, flexible stamped concrete designs to create the appearance of natural stone types like:
- Appalachian Flagstone
- Castle Stone
- English Riverstone
- European Fan
- Fox Valley Flagstone
- London Cobble
- Mesa Random Stone
Other trending, attractive options include Old English Cobblestone, Orchard Stone, Patio Stone, Roman Cobble, Random Stone, Stones Of Athens, Tetra Stone, and Verona Stone.
Brick
With proper usage, polyurethane concrete stamp designs allow you to effectively mimic the appearance of various brick styles, including California Weave, Herringbone Used Brick, New England Basketweave, Octagon Tile, and Running Bond New Brick.
Wood
Some of the most popular wood patterns include:
- 6-Foot x 8-Foot Weathered Wood Plank
- Gilpin’s Falls Bridge Plank
- Cedar Wood Plank
- Timber End Grain
- Ozark Barnwood
When applied according to directions, these patterns can look and even feel like natural wood. Plus, the treated surfaces have the enduring stability of concrete. A definitive win-win!
Personalize With Decorative Stamps
Imprinting decorative stamped patterns into concrete during finishing is a straightforward process that offers beautiful results. Most decorative concrete stamps are manufactured with completely reusable urethane and designed for years of repetitive use. They’re perfect for creating intriguing and unusual effects!
Trending ornate concrete stamp patterns include:
- Celtic Knots: These intricate looped patterns are available in four styles: border, center, corner, and T-piece. All stamped patterns are 36 x 12 x 36 inches and are easy to handle.
- Compass Rose: This 48 x 48-inch concrete stamp design can be used with all types of concrete stains and serve as a beautiful centerpiece in your home or outdoor area.
- Animal Paw Prints: Decorate your concrete with deer, coyote, or wolf paw prints. Each pattern is a set of four prints, and installation is easy—all you have to do is attach the pattern to a threaded broom handle.
- Maelstrom Medallion: This unique five-foot diameter concrete stamp is well-suited for indoor and outdoor areas. Once applied, it leaves an intricate whirlpool design.
- Lotus Blossom Medallion: Enjoy spring every season with the Lotus Blossom Medallion stamp. You can even utilize different stain colors with this stamp to create a one-of-a-kind design.
- Trinity Patterns: Similar to the Celtic Knot stamp, the Trinity pattern set includes center, corner, and border urethane stencils. This stamp can be used on all types of concrete surfaces, but works best on smooth-troweled, exposed aggregate, lightly stamped, and broom-finished surfaces.
Improve Your Concrete With Help From Stamped Concrete!
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