Colors and patterns for stamped concrete are often chosen to blend with other stone or tile elements at the residence.  Designs incorporating steps, courtyards, and built-in grills can be achieved. Stamped concrete can also be blended with other decorative concrete elements such as exposed aggregate finishes and acid-etch staining.  Stamped concrete is also very cost effective as it is usually 1/3 less the price of installing natural materials.

Does Stamped Concrete Fade?

     Cleaning and sealing stamped and colored concrete should be done on a regular basis just like any other home maintenance. The frequency will depend on how high a traffic area to cars, foot traffic, water, and any chemicals the concrete is exposed to.

     We recommend resealing every 2 or 3 years. If you wait longer, you may notice the color fade slightly. But just like waxing a car, reseal your stamped concrete and the color will be as vibrant as the day it was installed.  If color fades, there are ways to renew it, but keeping it sealed is your best defense.

Is stamped concrete durable enough to withstand Michigan winter?

Again, installed by experienced craftsmen, stamped concrete is more durable and will last longer than any other type of masonry installation!  Whereas traditional pavers and cobblestone settle unevenly during the freeze/thaw cycle of winter, stamped concrete is reinforced with wire mesh, right in the middle of the concrete.  This reinforcement gives the concrete the necessary strength to resist the constant heaving produced by the freezing and thawing of the ground.  Stamped concrete is also better than pavers and cobblestone in the Spring and Summer.  Pavers and cobblestones are susceptible to joint deterioration if sand is not constantly brushed into all the joints.  This joint deterioration results in ant hills, growth of unsightly grass and weeds and produces dangerous tripping hazards when the individual pavers settle unevenly.  Stamped concrete is one monolithic placement of concrete eliminating full depth joints thus no ant hills or weeds to worry about!  Salt eats ALL types of masonry installations including concrete.  During the winter, use sand only.

Available Patterns & More Information:

(Ashlar Cut Slate is the most popular)