- Stamp - Stamped concrete offers the exact look of natural stone for a fraction of the cost of the real
thing. When nothing but the most realistic will do, go with a thin stamp. Our stamps offer more coloring
options and a stronger surface than conventional stamped concrete. Coloring methods can include any
combination of the following: integral color in the mix, stained with Elite Crete's Ultra Stone antiquing
stain, Hydra-Stone stain, or acid stain. Patterns can be hand carved, scored with a concrete saw, or
included in the stamp. AMC offers stamp designs by Elite Crete at no additional cost to the customer.
However, there are a lot of quality stamp manufacturers around the world. We encourage you to search
the web for a unique design for you project. Follow this link to Elite Crete's stamp patterns. Below
we've compiled some designs from Proline stamps and a collection of fun stamps from Fossil Crete.
View some thin stamp projects here. See the Coloring and Staining section below for more info.
Proline Stamps
Fossil Crete
- CSS Emulsion™ - This is Elite Crete's hallmark sealer used by contractors on nearly 95% of their
outdoor applications. It may look and feel similar to conventional off-the-shelf solvent acrylic based
sealers in terms of where you would use it and how it is applied but that is where the similarities stop.
CSS Emulsion is packaged and sold as a 53% solid resin that must be reduced prior to use because
there is a moderate MMA (methlymethacrylate) content to greatly increase cured hardness, abrasion
strength, cleanability and overall surface protection. Ideal for all forms of decorative concrete overlays,
stamped concrete, acid stained concrete, garage floors, warehouse floors, broom finished concrete and
more. There is not a more durable single component sealer available anywhere without going to
polyurethane or epoxy technology.
- WCS Emulsion™ - Like CSS Emulsion, this sealer can be diluted as well. However, it is diluted with
clean water instead of a solvent. Although it is an exceptional sealer by waterborne standards, it does
not hold up to the elements, traffic and other staining contaminates like CSS Emulsion does. 100% VOC
compliant, omitting 0 VOC's.
- E100-PT™ Series Epoxies - Available in clear and 10 stock colors, the E100 Series is a 100% true
solids, no filler epoxy. With a cured hardness of well over 10,000 psi, this product is used when
extraordinary amounts of traffic are to be excepted. The clear is used to protect exterior decorative
concrete overlay and interior custom flooring applications and even accentuate the color and beauty of
the finish. The colored version is used in more industrialized settings such as garage floors,
warehouses, service bays and manufacturing facilities. 100% VOC compliant, omitting 0 VOC's.
- E100-UV™ Series Epoxies - Very similar to the E100-PT Series but with added protection from UV light.
This product will not yellow or degrade from direct sunlight what so ever. Also available in clear or
colored.
- AUS-50™ - An extremely durable single component, ready to use, 50% solids, clear urethane. AUS-50 is
available in gloss or satin. Recommended for use in very high traffic applications where ultimate
protection is a must. Available in either high gloss or satin. Almost nothing has a higher abrasion
resistance.
- P92-PTP™ - An extremely durable chemical-cure, two component polyurea. The highest quality clear
coating available anywhere. Absolutely the best, most durable clear protective coating money can buy.
With that said, this is a for limited use, specialty product. More times than not, we will direct you
towards a different sealer or coating option.
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Custom Concrete Surfaces
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Welcome to the Design Center! With an infinite number of choices for your new concrete floor, it
can be hard to choose. AMC can provide on site samples for a number of different combinations
for you to see and feel in person. However, it can be challenging due to the over whelming
amount of possibilities. That's why we created this page. Here, you'll be able to see thousands
of combinations of different colors, patterns, textures, and custom designs to inspire ideas and
help create your one-of-a-kind concrete surface. We'll take you through every step of the
selection process. The three main choices to consider when designing your floor are texture,
coloring/staining, and sealer. We recommend choosing the texture first depending on floor
location and intended use. For instance, splatter textures are best used outside where superior
slip resistance is wanted, while a glass smooth micro finish should be used for interior flooring
only. A detailed description is listed below with recommended uses for each texture.
can be hard to choose. AMC can provide on site samples for a number of different combinations
for you to see and feel in person. However, it can be challenging due to the over whelming
amount of possibilities. That's why we created this page. Here, you'll be able to see thousands
of combinations of different colors, patterns, textures, and custom designs to inspire ideas and
help create your one-of-a-kind concrete surface. We'll take you through every step of the
selection process. The three main choices to consider when designing your floor are texture,
coloring/staining, and sealer. We recommend choosing the texture first depending on floor
location and intended use. For instance, splatter textures are best used outside where superior
slip resistance is wanted, while a glass smooth micro finish should be used for interior flooring
only. A detailed description is listed below with recommended uses for each texture.
| Textures |
- Splatter - These textures are applied by spraying the overlay material. Many types of textures can be
created for different situations from knock down to orange peel. Textures can also be tweeked by
adding or subtracting water and/or air pressure for smoother or rougher surfaces respectively. Some
advantages of a splatter texture include low cost, superior slip resistance, and the ability to easily add
a stencil pattern, borders, and custom inlays. Generally, splatters are colored using integral color in the
concrete mix before spraying. Highlight or spritz colors can be added for multi-color effects. View some
splatter textures here. View standard color chart here. Keep in mind, AMC does custom mix every job
on-site and can attempt to create colors not shown on the standard chart using primary colors. View
stencil patterns here. View some splatter texture projects here.
| Coloring and Staining |
| Sealer |
- Trowel - These textures are our best sellers for many reasons. They are great either inside or outside.
They can be used with virtually every pattern and coloring option available, closely imitate natural
stone or slate, and are one of the most affordable surfaces available. Trowel textures are applied by
hand trowelling the overlay material. Texture can be adjusted with the amount of water in the mix and
trowelling techniques to produce the look of stucco, brick, slate, or other natural products. Coloring
methods can include any combination of the following: Integral color in mix, stained with Elite Crete's
Ultra Stone antiquing stain, Hydra-Stone stain or acid stain. Patterns can also easily be added using
stencil patterns or tape with "grout" colors being the same color or any other color. Some advantages
would be low cost while keeping the look and feel of natural stone products. View some trowel textures
here. See the Coloring and Staining section below for more info.
- Micro Finish - These floors are designed for interior use only. Multiple coats are applied and sanded to
a glass smooth surface. These floors can be soft and elegant or bright and vibrant and are an excellent
interior option from residential to commercial. Coloring methods can include any combination of the
following: integral color in the mix of either different shades of the same color or complimenting colors
for great mottling effects, acid stain, or Hydra-Stone stain. View some Micro Finish projects here. See
the Coloring and Staining section below for more info.
- Integral Color - Achieved by tinting ULTRA-STONE™ antiquing stain or the overlay mix using Elite
Crete's Portion Control Colorant. View color chart here. AMC can also mix custom colors using primary
colors.
- ULTRA-STONE™ - A neutral stain base that is tinted using Portion Control Colorant or primary colors.
This is a penetrating stain designed for coloring and highlighting textured overlays. The coloring effect
is not that of an opaque paint, but rather an "antiquing, natural, and translucent" variable coloring. View
some projects that were stained using Ultra Stone.
- CHEM-STONE™ - A permanent acid stain that reacts chemically with concrete to add an antiqued
coloring effect. Available in 8 standard colors. Chem-Stone creates natural looking color variation that
are unique to every slab. It will not peel, chip, or flake off. View the Chem-Stone color chart here. View
some projects that were stained using Chem-Stone.
- HYDRA-STONE™ - This is NOT a conventional alcohol, acetone or lacquer thinner based dye. Rather
than achieving colors from industrial printing inks dissolved in alcohol, HYDRA-STONE™ is based on
complex metal solutions. Because the finished color is also determined by the substrate color, texture
and composition, colors will vary to create an old-world, aged appearance and may slightly change as
the finished surface ages. This change only enhances the authentic aged appearance. View the Hydra-
Stone color chart here. View some Hydra-Stone projects here.
| A picture is worth a thousand words. Here are links to hundred of projects completed around the world with these products. Use these photos for design ideas and inspiration to get those creative juices flowing. Elite Crete Photo Galleries Concrete Locater Photo Gallery |