Let us talk about Stamped Concrete. Our team at New Look Concrete & Masonry gets many questions about Stamped Concrete from folks all over East Greenwich. This includes people from the beautiful old Victorian homes near Main Street as well as the newer builds out by Goddard Park. Stamped Concrete is a popular choice for patios as well as walkways as well as driveways. It looks great without the high price of natural stone or brick. There is some wrong information out there, so we are here to give you the real facts about Stamped Concrete in East Greenwich, RI.
What is Stamped Concrete, and how is it different from regular concrete?
Stamped Concrete is regular concrete that gets a new look. We pour a concrete slab just like any other concrete slab. While the concrete is still wet and workable, we use special mats or 'stamps' to press patterns and textures into the surface. Our team can make Stamped Concrete look like flagstone as well as brick as well as slate as well as wood planks. We also add color to the Stamped Concrete. The color is either mixed into the concrete itself or applied to the surface. This helps the Stamped Concrete really look like those natural materials.
The main difference from plain gray concrete is how it looks. You get the strength and durability of concrete. In addition, you get a high-end, decorative finish. It is not just a plain slab; it is a feature for your East Greenwich home.
How long does Stamped Concrete actually last in Rhode Island's weather?
This is an important question, especially with our New England winters. Stamped Concrete can last from 15 to 30 years, and sometimes even 50 years. This is a wide range for Stamped Concrete. The important thing here is proper installation as well as good maintenance.