How is Carvestone different from stamped concrete?
As you can see from the above photo, both Carvestone and stamped concrete are solutions that can beautify any area around your home. When we visit your residence for a free consultation we can offer professional advice to ensure your needs and wants are filled ensuring we fit you with the right solution. A common misconception between these two hardscapes is that stamped concrete and Carvestone are one in the same. While they have some similarities, they are unique as you can see from the photo we shared with you above. The good news is that we offer both solutions.
Here are common ways that they are different:
Their name says it all, stamped concrete is concrete with a decorative design installed by highly experienced crews. Carvestone is a proprietary product that only Allied Outdoor Solutions offers that is a decorative limestone and quartz overlay that takes our specialized crews to install.
About Carvestone: Carvestone is a proprietary mixture of limestone and quartz. The limestone gives Carvestone the natural stone texture and allows it to be cooler, depending on the colors chosen, than stamped concrete. The quartz provides strength. In fact, a standard concrete pour is typically rated at 3,000 PSI while Carvestone is rated at 5,800 PSI.
Carvestone is hand-troweled at 3/8 inch – 1/4 inch thickness. Unlike traditional concrete or other overlay solutions, Carvestone is sealed which helps reject tough stains, two of which being red wine and grease.
Allied Outdoor Solutions installs all hardscape options but only recommends the one that best fits your needs. You can rely on your project consultant to guide you to the right solution and your dedicated project manager to bring to life a space you can enjoy for years to come.
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