Indestructible Outdoor Flooring: The Ultimate Guide to Stamped Concrete and Skyconcrete

Designing an outdoor floor means facing a double challenge: aesthetics must impress at first glance, but the technical aspect must withstand extreme conditions. Rain, frost, UV rays, oil stains, and the weight of vehicles put any surface to the test.

As Isoplam certified applicators, we at Marenetto Build offer two leading technologies that go beyond the limits of tiles and natural stone: Stamped Concrete (Plam Stampable) and Low-thickness Nuvolato (Skyconcrete Outdoor).

Which one is right for your project? Let’s analyze them in detail.

1. Plam Stampable: Monolithic Stamped Concrete

The Plam Stampable system is the ideal solution if you need to create flooring from scratch (on soil or gravel) or require very high load-bearing capacity.

This isn’t about laying individual stones but creating a monolithic concrete slab (typically 10-15 cm thick) that is "stamped" and colored while still fresh.

Technical Advantages:

• Unique Structure: Being a single reinforced concrete block eliminates the risk of settling or shifting common with interlocking pavers or dry-laid stone.
• No Weeds: There are no real joints, only aesthetic impressions. Grass cannot grow and dirt doesn’t accumulate.
• Certified Anti-slip: Thanks to the texture imprinted by molds, it ensures high grip levels, achieving safety classes R11, R12, or R13—essential for steep ramps or pool edges.

Installation Steps (The Marenetto Build Method):

1. Preparation: Laying fiber-reinforced concrete with Plam Fibre additives to increase mechanical strength.
2. Hardening: Applying colored hardener Plam Hardening, which doubles abrasion resistance compared to regular concrete.
3. Stamping: Applying release agent Plam Rele and pressing Isoplam rubber molds to create stone, brick, or wood effects.
4. Finishing: Thorough washing and sealing with protective resin.

2. Skyconcrete Outdoor: Low Thickness Design

If you already have a concrete screed or old tiled flooring and don’t want to demolish it, Skyconcrete Outdoor is the answer.

This is a cementitious coating just 2-4 millimeters thick, transforming dull surfaces into designer floors with a continuous "nuvolato" effect.

Why Choose It:

• Quick Renovation: Applied directly over existing screeds or tiles (after preparation), avoiding demolition costs.
• Total Resistance: Resistant to winter de-icing salts, pool chlorine, and UV rays.
• Smooth Aesthetic: The absence of joints visually expands space, creating a modern “industrial loft” look even in gardens.

Protection and Maintenance: The Secret Is in Sealing

The durability of Isoplam floors is ensured by the final treatments we apply after installation.

We use specific resins like Plam Sealing (available in water-based or solvent versions) that penetrate deep into the pores of the concrete. This treatment makes the surface:

• Water and Oil Repellent: Protects against accidental spills of motor oil or food.
• Dust Resistant: Consolidates the surface preventing powdering.
• Easier to Clean: Just wash with a pressure washer and neutral detergents like Wow Isoplam.

A Direct Comparison: Which Solution Suits You?