What is Stamped Concrete you ask?

It is when you imprint patterns in freshly placed concrete. Stamped concrete is commonly referred to as stampcrete, patterned or imprinted concrete. It is designed to resemble brick, slate, rock, flagstone, stone, tile and even wood.

How much does stamped concrete cost?

Prices vary between contractors. Color, pattern, borders, access to your yard, straight out of the truck or wheel barrow, all these things usually play a role in price.

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What is the difference between a seamless pattern and a normal stamped concrete pattern?

A seamless pattern has no grout lines. It consists of one continuous texture. Where as the other patterns have texture broken up by various grout lines. 

Is stamped concrete slippery?

Yes it can be, if wet or lightly snow covered. Traction can range depending on the pattern.

If  slips are a concern to you, then I recommend  applying anti-slip additive directly to the sealer. There is a extra fee for this product.

This anti-slip additive does not alter the finished look and is highly effective in helping to eliminate slipperiness. This product was designed for around pools where slips and falls are a common problem.

Can I use salt on Stamped Concrete in the winter to remove snow and ice build up?

Using salt, is not a good idea on any concrete surface. I recommend sand. Remove snow with a plastic edged shovel and don't use a ice scraper or pick to chip away ice and built up snow. Snowblowers with wheel chains are also a no-no.

The flaws of Interlocking Pavers, go with Stamped Concrete.

Saskatchewan has a harsh climate, consisting of freeze and thaw cycles. Interlocking Pavers have the flaw of settling in only a few years time, resulting in an unsightly wavy, up and down appearance. 

The most common complaint by homeowners with pavers is that grass and weeds grow up between the paving stones.

Also, the number of ant hills that appear can be unsightly and hard to deal with.

Stamped Concrete does not come with these issues, you get a long lasting, nice looking product that will last for years.

Does Stamped Concrete Crack?

100 % guaranteed! Concrete, by nature, will crack.

However,  measures can be taken to prevent cracking. 

First, a solid, well compacted base is the best foundation for a long lasting product. 

Second, adding rebar in the concrete for reinforcement. 

Third, control joints are placed into the concrete. These joints can be cut in with a concrete saw after the concrete is hard, or placed in by hand with a groover while the concrete is still wet. Control joints are placed in predetermined  areas of the concrete, especially where concrete is prone to crack. By cutting  joints, this creates weak points,  to help control wear the concrete will crack.