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Stamped concrete


Stamping concrete increased in popularity in the 1970s when it was first introduced in the World of Concrete. Builders saw it as a new way to satisfy the customer and make their budget work simultaneously. This technique of stamping concrete has been done since at least the 1950s. When stamping concrete first began, there were very few choices of design and colors. However, as the industry grew more stamping patterns were being created along with many different types of stains. Another advantage to using stamped concrete is that it can be applied to many different surfaces and textures, such as driveways, highways, patios, decks, and even floors inside the home.


What is stamped concrete?

The material is simply, as the name infers, concrete; however, specialty tradesmen use rubber stamp molds to imprint a stone- or brick-appearing pattern and texture on it. This gives the concrete the look of pavers, tiles, flagstones, slate, worn rock, or other distinctive materials. It can be coated to have a gloss, or textured to look rough like sandstone and brick. It can be poured on top of existing concrete or stone as an overlay. It's a versatile chameleon effect combined with a sturdy and inexpensive material. A knowledgeable expert can use it everywhere, from pool decks to driveways to home interiors, to create all sorts of effects.




What is the function of stamped concrete?

The function of stamped concrete is to beautify highly trafficked floor surfaces for a lower cost than stone, wood, or brick. It's sold as an easy-to-install, versatile, weather-resistant substitute for more sensitive materials such as slate and brick. It’s most commonly a type of outdoor paving, but it's also seen indoors mimicking tile or wooden floorboards.

The downside of stamped concrete is that it cracks more easily and isn't as long lasting as pavers.


What is it most commonly used for?

Stamped concrete is most commonly used for highly visible hardscaped outdoor areas, starting with the driveway and front walkway, but also commonly pool patios, garden paths, and terraces.

Overlay concrete with stencils or color added can be a beautiful touch on indoor-outdoor spaces of a home, like a covered porch or sunroom. The color and pattern options are endless, and the price for the color and stencil process can often be more reasonable than for the stamping process.

For renovation specialists, the ability to pour an overlay of stamped concrete on top of an existing concrete slab makes this process like a magical quick fix, allowing them to more easily elevate the look of a front sidewalk or pool terrace.


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