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Our new walkway

6 years ago

We live in the Fox Valley in a Cotswold style home with Fox River Stone and a stone walkway which is disintegrating after 27 years. We are considering stained concrete but were hoping to have a matte finish. Is that possible?

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Classic Landscaping + Nursery
6 years ago
Yes, I think you would have a somewhat 'matte' finish as a default, as the stone itself is textured...a couple of things about having stamping/staining done...questions to ask your masonry contractor: 1. Do you own your concrete forms? (They are expensive, so that is an indicator of how much stamping they may do). 2. Is it a 2 color process? 3. Is it hand applied or integral color? 4. Who is the actual installer? 5. How skilled are they?

Best to you!
ssstwright thanked Classic Landscaping + Nursery
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