Product Specification
Stamped Impression Concrete
Decorative Concrete surface finish that simulates rocks, slate or stone paving
*1.00
Stamped Impression Concrete Finish
1.10
To those concrete surfaces indicated on the drawings, the pavement surface shall be finished
with stamped concrete surface design.
The Stamped Impression finish will strengthen the concrete surface, provide a pattern and/or
surface texture, add colour and visual appeal plus allow the applicator to finish the surface
according to this specification.
1.11
General
The stamped concrete finish shall be applied, cast and impressioned, strictly in accordance with
the guidelines nominated within the Stamped Impression Concrete guidelines.
All work shall be carried out by an experienced contractor, who is well trained in the application
of the specific, documented, decorative concrete system.
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Application Summary
After the wet concrete has been placed in the usual way a Colour Hardener is applied followed
by a contrasting coloured Release Agent, evenly cast over the surface. The applicator then uses
textured stamp mats to create the design impression. After curing, excess Release Agent is
removed to reveal the pattern with contrasting highlights. A sealer is applied to enhance its
appearance and improve cleanability.
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Components
Stamp Matts / Design: Pre moulded specialist Stamping Matts, when impressioned into the wet
concrete, creates surface pattern / design and decorative surface texture.
The Stamp Matt design nominated for the [Insert location and the nominated matt design].
Colour Hardener: a pigmented, cement based powder designed to colour and harden the
concrete surface, placed into the newly placed wet concrete by the dry shake method.
The colour hardener colour nominated for the [Insert location(s) is (are) to be [nominate selected
colour/s and range if required].
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Document Date: 04/2012
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Product Specification
Release Agent:
A pigmented water resistant powder, broadcast between the colour hardener and the stamp
impression mats, to release the moulds and a variety of two tone colour effects.
The release agent colour nominated for the [Insert location(s) is (are) to be [nominate selected
colour/s and range if required].
Surface Finish:
Two surface finishes are commonly used for Stamped Concrete.
a. Smooth Trowel – smooth surface, when sealed with an appropriate sealer will achieve
a high gloss appearance. Please note: This surface will be slippery, especially when
wet.
b. Cove Finish – Hand tools are used to provide a swirl pattern in the concrete surface,
resulting in high and low points which provide some resistance to slipping. Some local
councils require this finish on council land.
The surface finish nominated for the [Insert location(s) is (are) to be [nominate finish].
Sealer
Decorative Concrete pavements must be sealed with a Concrete Sealer to protect the surface
from the ingress of dirt and surface staining. The sealer selected combined and the surface
texture will determine the level gloss.
[Concrete Sealer] from the Parchem Construction Supplies Range, has been nominated.
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Properties of the Colour Hardener
Dry Density (AS/NZS 4456.8-1997):
Compressive Strength (AS/NZS 4456.4 – 1997):
Abrasion Index (Unsealed) (AS/NZS 4456.9-1997):
Coefficient of Friction (Unsealed) (AS/NZS 3661.1-1993 APP A)
2010 kg/m³
47 mpa
0.29
0.28 Texture Dependent
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Stamped Impression Concrete from Parchem Construction Supplies meets the product criteria
and is an approved product.
Parchem Construction Supplies
Document Date: 04/2012
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Parchem offers direct assistance with specifications for individual projects; we can visit the site, design office, or
arrange a meeting at our branch office. It is recommended that Parchem be consulted early in the design process.
For Technical Data Sheets (TDS), Specifications and Method Statements, please visit our website at
www.parchem.com.au. * To insert the Specification, Copy and Paste.