![]() ![]() This style of stencil works well both indoors and outdoors, but is particularly attractive when used as the base for a square patio. Offset tile uses square tiles with rounded edges in alternate spacing, creating an attractive geometric effect with the flooring. It makes a great choice for “English-style” homes or walkways. Herringbone patterns are ideal for elongating small spaces, because it draws the eyes forward. Herringboneįor this pattern, brick sized rectangles are alternated to create a continuous v-pattern. Try using a stencil to create an exposed brick effect, ideal for a front porch area. Ideal for a driveway, face brick offers great texture to an otherwise plain slab. More streamlined in appearance than the cobblefan, the European fan is the perfect style for a welcoming foyer or turning area of a driveway. Convict rock would make a great choice in a country-style kitchen or for a family home. Convict rockĬonvict rock offers a rugged and rough look to your concrete, creating an informal yet stylish slab. ![]() Arranged in a series of arches, cobblefan looks great with homes offering a little old-world charm. CobblefanĪ variation on the traditional cobblestone look, the cobblefan gives a European edge to your concrete. For a dramatic zen-like feature, try creating a circular “Old Dominion” courtyard with cobblestone path. Edges are irregular and corners rounded, giving a realistic stone look to your courtyard or walkway. CobblestoneĬobblestone stencils are great for creating borders and accents, giving a tumbled or aged appearance. Bushrock perfectly compliments most garden areas, and looks its best when trimmed with plants along the border. BushrockĮffective for driveways and pathways, the bushrock look is popular in terracotta red or grey. Bedrock is a popular choice for retaining walls, outdoor kitchens and around pools. BedrockĪ bedrock stencil offers a beautiful natural stone look, especially when teamed with a sandstone or charcoal colour. For a dramatic finish, try creating a basketweave driveway with dark coloured edging. The basketweave pattern is a more structured look and is popular when using a brick header stencil as a border on driveways. A popular choice for driveways and pool decks, ashlar slate stencils offer a unique look for your concrete. These include: Ashlar slateĪshlar slate replicates the look of hand-chiseled stone and uses a pattern designed to look like random rectangles and squares. The stencils On-Crete offer include many favourites, such as the 250mm paver or 400mm paver, but also unique and artistic options. And in terms of resale value, stenciled concrete adds curb appeal and aesthetic value to your home. Our custom finishes and creative stencil patterns offer originality, distinctiveness, and character. While practical and maintenance free, a blanket spray can be a bit boring and does nothing for showing off your individual style. Overcrete stencil patterns, features, and bordersĪ resurfacing that features no stenciling or border is what is referred to as a ‘blanket spray’. Much like aligning wallpaper, each stencil strip must be perfectly aligned to be effective.Ĭolour is then applied to the slab with a bullfloat, or a texture roller is passed over if creating stone or brick patterns. This is at minimum a two-man job, and the most important detail when resurfacing concrete is to do so with a design purpose in mind. To apply a stencil, a crew of professional concrete layers will screed, float and edge the slab in the usual manner, and then once the concrete is free of excessive bleed water but still wet, a stencil will be applied. Stencilling can be done in both freshly placed and existing concrete by using a concrete resurfacing system (an alternative to replacing concrete entirely). Add to that colour and a stencil pattern, and you’ll be amazed at how aesthetically brilliant concrete can look. The end result includes strong, durable, economical, and stylish driveways, pathways, courtyards and patios. Offering a multitude of colours and finishes, resurfacing is designed to create a decorative finish on new and/or existing concrete surfaces. How to Jazz Up Your Concrete Using StencilsĬoncrete resurfacing is a flexible and cost effective solution to jazzing up a tired looking concrete space. ![]()
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