Stamped · Concrete Salt Lake
Stamped Concrete Company in Salt Lake City, UT
Stamped patios, walks, borders and driveways in stone, slate and wood looks. Ask for a free estimate.
Salt Lake City, Millcreek, Holladay, Murray, Sandy, South Jordan, Orem and 29 more towns
Free Stamped Project Estimate
Share what you want done and roughly how big. The contractor will give you a ring to hear more and come take a look.
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- Homeowner friendly
- Built for SLC winters
- Driveway to back patio
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Stamped Concrete
Stamped Concrete Company in Salt Lake City, UT
Stamped concrete is regular concrete in a costume. Color goes into the mix or gets dusted on top, a release color goes on next for shading, and then rubber mats get pressed into the surface while it is soft enough to take the pattern and firm enough to hold it. That window is short, which is why stamping is a race on a hot day. The result can look like flagstone, slate, cobblestone or wood planks, laid out as a full patio or as a border around a plain broom slab.
Two things matter more here than at sea level. The sun: high-altitude UV fades color, so earthy mid-tones hold up better than bold ones, and a sealer with UV resistance keeps the surface from going chalky. And the ice: stamped surfaces have smooth spots, so walks and steps get a grit mixed into the sealer. Plan on resealing every few years. It is the one chore stamped concrete asks of you, and it is the one that keeps the color rich.
What's included
What goes into stamped concrete
- 01
Pattern and color picks
Stone, slate, brick or wood looks, with base and accent colors chosen together.
- 02
Integral or broadcast color
Color mixed into the concrete or dusted into the fresh surface.
- 03
Release and shading
A release color that keeps the mats from sticking and adds depth to the texture.
- 04
Stamping and detailing
Mats pressed in on time, with edges and corners hand-tooled.
- 05
Joints in the pattern
Control joints cut along pattern lines so they blend in.
- 06
UV sealer with grit
A sealer that stands up to sun, with a slip-resistant additive on walking surfaces.
Examples
Stamped Concrete: examples of the work
Stock photos: examples of the work type.
How it works
Stamped Concrete, step by step
- 1
Choose the look
Pattern, color and border ideas, matched to your house and any HOA rules.
- 2
Build the slab
Base, forms and steel, the same as any well-built slab.
- 3
Pour and stamp
Concrete placed and colored, then stamped while the timing is right.
- 4
Wash and seal
Release rinsed off after curing, joints cut, sealer applied.
Questions
Stamped Concrete questions
Does stamped concrete hold up to Salt Lake winters?
It does when the mix is air-entrained and the sealer is kept up. The sealer is what stops water and salt from soaking into the stamped surface, so reapply it every few years. Keep rock salt off it entirely; sand works for traction.
Why does stamped concrete cost more than plain?
Color, release, the mats, extra hands on pour day because stamping has to happen fast, detail work along edges, and sealing all add labor and material. A stamped border around a broom-finish center gets you much of the look with less of each.
Will my HOA care what pattern I pick?
Many do. HOAs in newer neighborhoods often have rules on driveway colors and finishes, so check before choosing. For a patio, the prep is the same as for any slab: 811 gets the buried lines painted, sprinklers get moved, and the ground gets a compacted base.
Is stamped concrete slippery?
It can be when wet or icy, especially in smoother patterns. A grit additive in the sealer helps a lot, and rougher textures, slate and flagstone among them, hold a shoe better than smooth ones. For steps and walks, pick texture over polish.
Can you stamp my existing patio?
Not really. Stamping happens on fresh concrete. An old slab can be resurfaced with a thin overlay, but if it is cracked or uneven, a new stamped slab on a good base is the better bet.
Around your house
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Patios
A back patio sized for how you actually use the yard, sloped away from the house and finished how you like.
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Sidewalks & Walkways
Front walks, paths to the side gate or back patio, and replacement sidewalk panels at the street.
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Driveways
Replace a flaking or sunken driveway, widen it for one more car, or redo the approach at the street.
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Service area
Stamped Concrete in these towns
Ask about stamped concrete anywhere in Salt Lake City or the towns below:
Salt Lake County
Tooele County
Free estimates on stamped concrete
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