Stamped & Decorative Concrete
Get the elegant look of natural stone, brick, or tile without the high cost or maintenance hassles.
The Beauty of Stamped Concrete
Stamped concrete gives you the upscale appearance of expensive materials at a fraction of the price. Your concrete patio, driveway, or walkway can look like flagstone, slate, brick, cobblestone, or even wood planks. The patterns are created using specialized stamps that press detailed textures into fresh concrete, leaving realistic imprints that fool most people into thinking you installed the real thing.
Color options make stamped concrete even more versatile. Integral color throughout the concrete or color hardeners on the surface create earth tones, grays, reds, tans, and custom blends. Accent colors highlight the texture and add depth. The result is a unique surface that complements your home and reflects your personal style while providing all the durability and low maintenance of concrete.
Beyond aesthetics, stamped concrete offers practical advantages. Installation takes less time than laying individual pavers or stones. The monolithic surface resists weeds, eliminates shifting or settling between units, and requires minimal upkeep. You get beautiful results that last for decades without the ongoing maintenance that natural materials demand.
Our Decorative Concrete Options
Stamped concrete comes in dozens of pattern choices. Popular options include ashlar slate that mimics cut stone, random stone patterns for a natural look, brick layouts from herringbone to running bond, and wood plank textures that look like decking. We can even combine patterns to create custom designs with borders, medallions, or contrasting areas that define different spaces.
Decorative Techniques We Offer
- Stamped patterns in stone, brick, tile, and wood textures
- Integral color mixed throughout the concrete
- Color hardeners for vibrant surface tones
- Antiquing releases for aged, natural appearance
- Decorative sawcuts and scoring for geometric patterns
- Exposed aggregate with colorful stones
- Custom borders and accent bands
Colored concrete transforms ordinary gray surfaces into design elements. We mix integral color into the concrete for consistent color throughout, or apply color hardeners that create richer surface tones. Staining adds translucent color that reacts with the concrete to produce variegated, natural-looking results. These coloring methods work alone or combined with stamping for maximum visual impact.
Maintenance and Long-Term Care
Decorative concrete requires minimal maintenance to stay beautiful. Regular sweeping and occasional washing with mild soap removes dirt and debris. Resealing every 2 to 3 years protects the surface from moisture, stains, and UV fading while enhancing the color. This simple maintenance routine keeps your stamped concrete looking fresh and extends its lifespan significantly.
The sealer we apply after installation protects your investment and makes cleanup easier. It creates a barrier against water penetration, prevents staining from oil or food spills, and reduces color fading from sunlight. Different sealer finishes range from matte to high-gloss, letting you choose the appearance that works best for your project. Quality sealers also improve traction in wet conditions.
Compared to natural stone or pavers, stamped concrete saves you time and money on upkeep. There's no need to replace individual broken pieces, no sand joints to maintain, no moss or weeds to remove, and no periodic releveling. Your concrete surface stays flat, stable, and beautiful with far less effort than alternative materials require.
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