There are those who prefer porphyry flooring for their homes, those who prefer parquet, those who prefer terracotta and those who prefer travertine.
All of the above are certainly solutions that stand out for their elegance and high aesthetics. However, the use of certain materials can entail significant costs for both construction and maintenance. Is there then an alternative?
Stamped concrete floors make it possible to create surfaces that are almost identical to the original versions but saving time and money.
Isoplam® has been making floors in stamped concrete and more for over 40 years. In all this time our creations have found space in the most disparate places: showrooms, wellness centers, playgrounds, swimming pools and obviously private homes.
Let yourself be surprised by the potential of Stamped floors by taking a look at the gallery on the site!
What are stamped concrete floors?
Before delving into the advantages offered by the stamped concrete floor, let's try to better understand what it is.
Stamped concrete floors are obtained by processing fresh concrete on which colored armor and release agent is applied and finally impressed through special rubber molds for concrete floors. These create the shape of stones, wood, bricks, and even Greek frets and rosettes on the surface.
Plam Stampable is the solution offered by Isoplam® to recreate Stamped concrete floors characterized by wonderful decorative effects. The product is characterized by its ease of application. In fact, Stamped floors do not require a structural screed.
After the preparation of the substrate, it will be sufficient to pour the concrete directly.
Translated, it means that the times for the realization of the stamped concrete floor are much shorter than for other types of flooring. The speed of execution is also reflected in a lower cost of labor.
Staying on the subject of savings, Plam Stampable is also present in the low thickness Overlay version. Thanks to its thickness between 1 and 2.5 centimeters it can be applied on an already existing surface, and it is also suitable in places where it is practically impossible to cast concrete.
Plam Stampable can be used to create stamped concrete floors for outdoor use, such as garden driveways, country houses and even for paving urban spaces and car parks.
Furthermore, concrete also stands out for its mechanical qualities: it is resistant to wear and atmospheric agents. After the making of Stamped floors with Plam Stampable, Plam Sealing by Isoplam® is also applied. This product is a resin that protects the surface from oils, greases, and molds.
A world of possibilities with Isoplam®
Let us now turn to the aspect that immediately stands out to the eye of a stamped concrete floor: its aesthetic performance.
Isoplam® provides innumerable textures to be created through concrete floor molds. It is possible to obtain a porphyry, travertine, stone effect and much more. So let's take a look at some of the many geometries offered by Isoplam®:
- Stone of Athens: to bring the splendor of Ancient Greece to your own spaces. It is a kit consisting of 14 combined molds capable of reproducing the limestone, marble, and granite effect. Once completed, it will be like walking two steps away from the Parthenon.
- Pavement of Paris: the Ville Lumiere comes directly to your home. These molds make it possible to develop a nineteenth-century flooring that is reminiscent of cobblestones.
- Arabic brick: to give a rustic touch to the external paths with a brick-red nuance.
- Travertine: to reproduce the porous and unique style of this unmistakable stone.
- Wood: with these molds, it is possible to faithfully reproduce the typical grain of the natural wood plank. They are ideal for embellishing a poolside, a patio, or a gazebo.
Stamped concrete floors: Isoplam working kit
When it comes to stamped concrete floors, Isoplam® has thought of everything. In fact, it has produced a kit containing all the necessary equipment for stamped floors. Inside, there are different types of aluminum screeds to evenly spread the concrete after pouring. It also includes giant boards for smoothing the concrete, as well as trowels of various sizes and geometries.
As far as the decorative aspect is concerned, there is an essential anti-vibration rubber beater to be used with the concrete floor molds, so that they imprint themselves as good as possible on the fresh concrete, perfectly recreating the desired texture.
The Plam Hardening Color Folder, a set of 35 samples in the colours of the Plam Hardening armourer, is fundamental and offered in the kit to help in choosing the colour of the flooring.
Why choose Isoplam® stamped concrete floors?
The watchword for Isoplam® molded floors is versatility. As we have seen previously, they can be applied in virtually any indoor or outdoor context. The combinations of reinforcement, release agent and molds also allow the creation of an infinite range of aesthetic floor coverings.
How much do stamped concrete floors actually cost per square meter? The price is approximately 55 euros per square meter.
However, the final cost is subject to change depending on the thickness of the concrete, the square footage to be realized and the geometry of the floor.
However, the advantages of stamped floors do not end here: this type of flooring is designed to withstand wear over time, a quality that makes it ideal for areas subject to continuous foot traffic. Finally, the maintenance operations are not expensive at all: it is sufficient to periodically clean the surfaces with a common pressure washer and any specific product, and they will be back as good as new in no time.
Bring your design desires to life by choosing one of the many stamped floors offered by Isoplam®. To ignite your imagination, let yourself be inspired by one of the many creations on this internet site.
