Stamped Concrete
Stamped Concrete
Got a lackluster walkway that needs to be spruced up? Maybe your patio just seems a little bland, and you want to add some texture to it for the aesthetics. Perhaps you’re going for that stonework look without wanting to pay the high stonework prices. Stamped concrete, Olympia, may be the way to go for your project. We at Olympia Concrete are experienced stamped concrete installers, and will beautify your space in no time, so call today for a FREE consultation and estimate.
Not only is stamped concrete beautiful when done by professionals, but greatly adds to the market value of your home, should you choose to sell in the future. Stamped concrete, also called textured or imprinted concrete, is designed to look as if detailed stonework was done rather than the much cheaper and simpler stamped concrete. It can convincingly replace stone, slate and brickwork, without sacrificing visual appeal.
In addition to being cheap, easy to install, and visually appealing, stamped concrete has also become popular in many spaces. Pool sides, patios, and the like often used stamped concrete, as do some designer driveways. Stamped concrete offers a wide range of designs that you can use in your walkway, pool deck, and elsewhere for the exact aesthetic you’re going for. Call today for your FREE consultation with one of our concrete specialists.
While another concrete contractor in Olympia may not do so, Olympia Concrete Contractor takes care of you and your project like it’s our own space, and ensure a positive experience getting a foundation laid, a retaining wall put in, or other concrete work.
Pros and Cons of Stamped Concrete
So, we all know everything with positive aspects has a few negatives up its sleeve as well. Stamped concrete is no different, so let’s examine the major pros and con of a stamped concrete job.
Pros of stamped concrete
- Affordability: Bang-for-your-buck, you won’t get better concrete work done
- Increase home value: By making the visual appeal of your home really pop, you can expect a reasonable increase in your home’s value
- Ease of cleaning/maintenance: When properly refinished on a regular basis, maintenance for stamped concrete is a breeze
- Durability: Stamped concrete is not only an affordable, beautiful addition to your home, it’s also quite durable
- Customizable designs: With the myriad of different designs and colors to choose from, you can truly customize your space exactly as you’ve imagined it
Cons of stamped concrete
Obviously, there are going to be setbacks over time. But what exactly are the cons of stamped concrete? Let’s take a look as the major negatives now.
- NOT a do-it-yourselfer job, this is one for the pros
- Cracks can develop as soil beneath it shifts
- Cleaning and resealing are necessary for proper care of your stamped concrete
- The freeze/thaw cycle will wear on the concrete as well
- Repairs can be more complex than with other concrete
If that sounds like the sort of enhanced living space you’d like to have, call today for a FREE consultation and estimate. Our experts will guide you through the process, discuss design options, provide a range of prices for our products and installation, as well as answering any other questions you may have. We home to hear from you soon!
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"I wasn't sure where to start when it came to stamped concrete, with so many options for stamps and colors, I wasn't sure how it would effect the budget. Olympia Concrete Contractors walked us through it all and we are so happy with the outcome!"
Natalie H.