STAMPED CONCRETE | WOODBRIDGE, VA

Stamped Concrete | Patio, Sidewalks, Driveways

 Stamped concrete has withstood the test of time! For hundreds of years, it has been used to improve the aesthetic of homes and estates. There are only a few things to consider when choosing stamped concrete, but these variations can significantly alter the appearance of your design! Utilizing various base and accent colors, in addition to the stamp pattern, you can bring to life a cobblestone driveway, brick sidewalk, or wood patio. 

What Is Stamped Concrete

Concrete that has been poured and treated to alter its appearance, even into another material such as wood or brick. But you want an expert concrete contractor for the installation of a stamped concrete surface, as there is a lot of technical details to watch for.

Uses For Stamped Concrete

Patios, driveways, sidewalks, walkways, flooring, anywhere concrete can be poured.

Pros & Cons of Stamped Concrete

Pros

• ​Durable - typical of concrete
• Variability - you can get the exact aesthetic you are looking for do to the wide range of combinations to alter the appearance.
• Exquisite appearance - stamped concrete is certainly a step above poured concrete

Cons

• but if it is damaged, is difficult to repair as you have to match the original pattern and color. The complexity of this simply depends on what your stamped concrete looks like and the type of damage, certain patterns are easier to repair than others
• Requires a contractor for installation as requires much more specialized tools / equipment than simple concrete.

Stamped Concrete Maintenance

Expert resealing is necessary for appropriate maintenance. If you expect your patio to appear like-new, this will be required every 3-5 years, depending on weather and specifically the amount of sun exposure.