Stamped concrete installation is an easy, inexpensive way to dress up a driveway, walkway, or patio. If you’ve been to a home improvement store and found yourself exhausted by the material and installation options for those surfaces, stamped concrete installation is something to consider.
Stamped concrete does an excellent impression of more expensive surfaces like brick or slate, but the installation process is simple, and so is the maintenance. Even better, the cost to install stamped concrete is notably less than laying pavers or brick because it takes less time and requires far fewer expensive materials.
How exactly does stamped concrete work?
The process is relatively simple. First, your contractor will build a form and then pour concrete to your specifications, whether the project is a large, load-bearing surface like a driveway, or for a small walkway or stoop.
If you’re going for an imitation surface, (and you should consider it – the look of stamped “brick” is indistinguishable from real brick unless the viewer is paying extremely close attention,) your installer will add a dyed pigment to the concrete during the mixing stage.
After it’s poured, but while it’s still wet, the next step in stamped concrete installation is to use a stamp or embossing tool to press or drag a pattern into the material. The pattern can be decorative, but usually, it’s intended to look like a more expensive surface like brick or pavers, so the stamp will appear as the sand lines between pavers.
How Much Will It Cost to Install Stamped Concrete?
The average cost to install stamped concrete can vary quite a bit. Stamped concrete installation will run about $1300 at the low end, $9000 at the top end, and the average cost will run $4100.
The overall cost will be determined by several factors, most notably the following:
- Area size: This is the single biggest factor that will influence the cost to install stamped concrete, so measure the area carefully. Generally, your installer will charge per square yard of concrete. In addition, he or she may add a fee for certain styles of stamp or colors of dye.
- Sealant and Maintenance: Ask your installer about coating your stamped concrete surface with a sealant to prevent cracking over time. Although stamped concrete has excellent longevity, it won’t last forever unless you care for it, and having an initial application of sealant during your stamped concrete installation will help. Your installer may also offer a maintenance plan. Your concrete should be sealed every few years, particularly if you live in an area with exceptionally harsh weather conditions, or serious temperature swings between seasons.
As with any home repair, don’t forget to ask about warranties and insurance, and request references before committing to a stamped concrete installation. It's highly recommended that you compare at least 3 quotes from reputable contractors before you go ahead and have any work done. Also be sure to check their references.
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Remember that your location will make a big impact on this cost, so you’ll need to contact a local professional for an estimate.
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