The look of flagstone, without the weeds and shifting.
Stamped concrete is poured like any other slab, then colored and pressed with textured mats while it's still workable, which gives you the look of flagstone, slate, brick or cut stone. It's one continuous slab underneath, so there are no joints for weeds to come up through and no pavers to heave out of line after a few Ohio winters.
It's also the least forgiving kind of concrete to pour. There's a short window where the slab takes an impression cleanly, and a big patio means the crew has to stamp fast and consistently from one edge to the other. We only take on as much square footage per pour as we can stamp well.
Where it works best
- Back patios, including curved edges and radius steps down from the door
- Pool decks and surrounds, with a textured finish that holds up wet
- Front steps and porches, stamped to match the walk
- Driveways and borders, either fully stamped or a plain slab framed with a stamped band
- Fire pit pads, poured as part of the patio or on their own
Other decorative finishes
Exposed aggregate washes the top layer of cement off the surface so the stone underneath shows. It's grippy, hides dirt well and costs less than stamping. Integral color tints the whole mix instead of just the surface, so chips and wear don't show a gray patch. Decorative borders let you keep a broom-finish slab and add a stamped or colored band around the edge.
Keeping it looking new
Stamped work gets sealed at the end of the job. Most stamped surfaces want a reseal every two to three years to keep the color deep and salt out of the surface. We offer that as a powerwash-and-reseal package, and you can book a winter reseal when the slab is poured.
