Stamped concrete is a great way to beautify your pool deck, driveway, entryway or patio, making it the perfect outdoor paving choice. Price is another factor driving the popularity of stamped concrete. The cost of stamped or imprinted concrete is often considerably lower than the materials/stone it is replicating without giving up that natural and authentic look.
When you work with our team at Kali Concrete, you can rest assured knowing that we are the ones who will be working with you from start to finish. We handle everything internally and will never outsource your project to subcontractors.
Kali Concrete offers a wide variety of pattern and color choices allowing you to customize. Because of concrete’s superior durability and weather resistance, colored and stamped concrete is the perfect choice to bring that high-end look of stone, brick, or wood to patios, pool decks, driveways, walkways and more.
Textured concrete skins offer unique large format textures for concrete surfaces with substantial variability throughout the pattern. Unlike stamped concrete patterns, textured skins don’t include joins in the pattern which requires the joints to be made separately. Textured skins are generally best for those looking for a lower profile texture and style for their concrete surface. With a wide variety of realistic slate options to choose from, you can expect a stunning finish that resembles large slabs of natural stone.
Stamped concrete offers a uniform textured style resembling cobblestone, brick, and even wood surfaces. Available in a wide variety of color options and styles, you can create stunning surfaces comparable to high end pavers with complex patterns at half of the cost. If you’re looking for intricate patterns with unique stone or paver textures, then stamped concrete is the right choice for you.
The total cost of each project highly depends on the size, application, and style of the concrete. While stamped concrete is more expensive than your traditional grey concrete, it offers an appealing and cost effective alternative to natural stone or styled pavers.
To learn more about how much your stamped concrete project will cost, reach out to our team for a free phone consultation.
Minnesota weather is tough on any surface exposed to the elements. Despite this, stamped concrete is expected to last 20+ years with the right maintenance. Some homeowners are even able to extend that to 30, even 40 years (again, with the right maintenance.
Stamped concrete is a popular alternative to pavers or natural stone because of its weather resistance and expected lifespan. Most stamped concrete surfaces are estimated to last 20+ years with the right upkeep.
Maintaining your stamped concrete is fairly easy. Simply sweep the space and clean off any excess debris to prevent any buildup in the cracks (the more buildup that accumulates, the harder it is to clean out later).
To maximize the life of your stamped concrete, we recommend doing a deep clean of the surface followed by the application of a sealer. While we apply the initial sealant at the time of installation, reapplying sealer every 2-3 years will protect the color and reduce the chance of cracking during freeze/thaw cycles.