I think this is a pretty good combination. We used the running bond brick as the border and the cobble in the field. Colors are Hayfield with a “brown” release. The brick matches the release color.

Cobble is kind of a busy pattern as is the brick, but the combination of the two breaks up the business. There are numerous patterns and colors to choose from. Sometimes it is very difficult to choose on your own. Give us a call, I would be more then happy to work with you on your design.

This brick stamped sidewalk fits in very well. We changed up the colors and finish from the patio, but it still works. A lot of times I will suggest to change things up a bit. When you have a large patio area it does not hurt the look of the whole job to add something different. We added a small area on the edge of the sidewalk for a chipping area. Over in the corner of the yard is a “green” they chip to. I hope you enjoy the time lapse of this stamped sidewalk installation. Please send me any comments or questions you might have.

I Love it when a plan comes together. As you can see in the photos there is a void between the patio and the shed. Well the homeowner makes at least one trip a day to his shed and this area is just begging for a sidewalk. No ordinary sidewalk either. First we ordered a load of stone and dirt. We used the dirt to fill in the low spots in the yard and used the stone for fill under the sidewalk. Then we installed some 2 x 4 forms. The concrete is then poured with color. After we get the concrete smooth and hardens just enough, we cover the sidewalk with release. Release does two things for us. It keeps the stamps from sticking to the concrete and also adds a second color into the finished product. The stamped we used is called a running bond brick stamp. Before you know it, it’s all done. The area off to the right with the artifical grass is now being used as a chipping platform. At least that was the intended use. The dog may have other ideas. Give us a call, we would Love to do this for you.

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Slant style with a brick finish, bordering the bed from the sidewalk. Mulch washing over on the sidewalk. Has this ever happened to you? I see it a lot and the concrete edging does the job for you. The edging  contains the mulch in the bed where you want it. Additionally, while we were here, we cleaned and sealed the existing sidewalk. The entrance to you home is what gives your guests or visitors their first impression. Exposed aggregate sidewalks look very nice when they are sealed and additionally the sealer helps protect your concrete from the elements. The cement is very porous on exposed aggregate and  really should be kept sealed, yearly.  I sealed the curb right along with the sidewalk using the same sealer. Please make sure to have your exposed aggregate and your concrete edging sealed as part of the contractors estimate when you do your project.

I was looking at this photo before posting and was wondering what I could say about it. You know after a while it sometimes seems difficult to be descriptive about something that you (me) do every day. The curbing does its job so well it seems like it naturally belongs there. So it was difficult for me to come up with some words to describe it. Now, I can not imagine this bed without the concrete edging! Just think if it wasn’t there. And for that matter, what could you put there that would look this nice? The curbing basically frames the landscaped bed like a picture frame. It  show cases off your landscape. Not only does it show case your landscaping, but the fact that it has a function other than its looks is a huge bonus. It keeps out the grass, keeps the mulch in your bed, and cuts down on your weed whacking time. Oh, and one more thing, it’s concrete so you don’t have to mess with it after I put it in. It stays there and looks good year after year after year.

Concrete driveways do not always look the same as you can see here. Our customer lives in historic Richmond and he wanted his driveway to look the part. We used the running bond as a border and a herribone as the infill. The color is Scofield red and a Buff release was used for the accent. Where the driveway meets the road we matched the existing sidewalk as well as the apron. We really enjoyed this one as it really changed the look of the front yard. I hope you like it as well as I do.

The angle or slant style curb is very versatile for us. It allows up the most options for our different finishes. This is the curb we make to look like brick. It also allows us to use a roller texture. The slant style by itself  stands out on its own. We can change the colors and the joint spacing’s to what ever you please. We offer a variety of colors. This is our most widely installed curb because of all the options it offers.

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The curbing you see here is the slant style curb with the brick stamp finish. We also used a Belgian texture roller with charcoal release. Upon finishing we apply one coat of solvent based acrylic sealer. Please take notice: we install around existing landscaping without any disruption of the existing plantings. One thing I am always proud of is the way we leave the project. At the end of the video please observe the condition of the landscape with the new edging, spotless and neat.

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