stamped asphalt

{{Short description|Decorative finish on asphalt concrete}}

Stamped asphalt is a decorative product which is made by transforming regular asphalt into imitation brick, stone, or slate. The process involves the creation of an impression into an asphalt surface using a combination of heat, a stamping template, and a plate compactor. Creating impressions in the asphalt can be achieved by working behind a paver or reheating the asphalt with reheating equipment.{{Cite web |url=http://www.colas.co.uk/colas-market-sector-detail.asp?pageId=361 |title=Colas :: Architectural :: StreetPrint :: StreetPrint |access-date=2011-12-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080509082820/http://www.colas.co.uk/colas-market-sector-detail.asp?pageId=361 |archive-date=2008-05-09 |url-status=dead }}