Custom Stamped Concrete Rockford MI
Stamped concrete is poured concrete that is designed to resemble brick, slate, flagstone, stone, tile and even wood. The durability of concrete, combined with the wide array of patterns and colors, and the cost compared to other products make stamped concrete a more and more popular choice for both homeowners and home builders. Concrete provides the perfect canvas for creating an economical replica of more expensive materials, and yet maintains a very natural, authentic look. Yet stamped concrete surpasses these traditional favorites in many ways, offering greater versatility, economy, long-term performance and ease of installation.
Unlike pavers or natural stone, concrete offers myriad options for customization because it can be shaped, imprinted, textured and colored to achieve almost any look imaginable. Colors and patterns for stamped concrete are often chosen to blend with other stone, tile or patterned concrete elements at the residence. Stamped concrete can also be combined with other materials like traditional concrete or landscaping materials.
While stamped concrete cost may exceed that of asphalt or plain brushed concrete, it is lower than the cost of installing natural stone and brick or precast pavers. The main reason is the labor component - it is more economical to pour concrete and apply a pattern than it is to haul and place individual paving units by hand.
Keep in mind that your initial outlay for a stamped concrete project is only part of the total cost equation. Don't forget to consider these important factors:
- Longevity and upkeep. Concrete generally lasts longer and requires less maintenance than most other paving materials, which can add up to big savings over the pavement's lifetime.
- Increase in resale value. Decorative stamped concrete adds curb appeal and aesthetic value to your home, allowing you to maximize the return on your investment.
If you're on a tight budget, you can still achieve impressive results by mixing stamped concrete with fields of less-expensive plain concrete, such as installing a driveway with a border and/or approach done with stamped concrete. Or you can do the work in stages, maybe tackling the front driveway and walkway one year followed by your backyard patio or pool deck a year or two later. Your patience will be rewarded!
How to Design Your Custom Stamped Concrete
The design process begins with a vision. Whether you are looking for the rustic appeal of weathered wood or the classic elegance of European cobblestone, our design consultation helps you navigate the vast array of patterns and pigments. By layering integral base colors with antiquing release agents, we create a multidimensional look that mirrors natural stone with the unparalleled durability of concrete.
Designing your custom stamped concrete is a simple and exciting process. First, you’ll choose a pattern; browse the files for ideas, or check out the many other options on our website. Next, you’ll pick an 'integral color' from the chart, which is a dye mixed into the concrete to give it a solid base color. To create that signature two-toned look, we apply a 'release' color from the release chart on top before stamping. We usually recommend choosing a release that is a darker shade than your base—like a dark brown over light brown—to add contrast, though universal colors like dark gray or charcoal look great with almost any base. This layering of the mixed-in color and the surface release is exactly what gives stamped concrete its natural, realistic depth.
Explore Our Architectural Patterns
The Pattern is the type of surface material the concrete is designed to replicate. We have over 50 different available patterns that you can choose from. These patterns are imprinted on the concrete surface with rubber stamps that resemble and fit together like large puzzle pieces.
Stamped Concrete Patterns
Flagstone
Random Stone
Gillipan Falls Bridge Plank
Riverstone texture
Pennsylvania Cobblestone
Riverwalk Slate
Riverstone 4' tile stamped concrete patio
Bluestone texture stamped concrete patio
Fractured Cypress Slate stamped concrete patio
Increte Slate
Herringbone Brick
Belgian Slate
Grand Ashlar Slate
Yucatan Slate
European Fan
8" Wide Wood Plank
Santa Fe Stone
Wood Paver Ashlar
Windsor Castle Slate
Running Bond Used Brick
Ashar Cut Slate
Tuscany Stone
Sidewalk Slate
Lisbon Granite
Regal Ashlar Slate
Reclaimed Timber 8", 12" and 16" Width Available
Radius Cobblestone
Hadley Creek Shale texture
London Cobblestone
Fractured Earth texture
Roman Slate texture
Castle Stone
Sierra Slate texture
California Weave
Regal Slate texture
Basketweave Brick
Sanded Slate texture
Appian Cobblestone
Ashlar Stone
4' Riverstone Tile
Coarse Stone texture
Lorenzo Ashlar
Our Integral Colors
Our architectural stamped concrete is available in a wide spectrum of integral colors. We utilize high-quality pigments to ensure your stamped concrete achieves the rich natural tones that define our premium stamped concrete work.
Our Release Colors
These release colors are specialized agents used to provide distinct antiquing effects and secondary tonal variations in our stamped concrete.
Book a Design Consultation
Discuss patterns, colors, and site-specific needs with our Rockford experts.