Does anyone here have a stamped and colored concrete patio or walk? I'm preparing to have a patio done this spring and before I shell out the coin for this project. I would like some thoughts from those who have it done or know someone who has.
I received a quote this morning. I know the contractors work and I will do all the site work, prep,forming etc. and it was still a good chunk of money! Lori and I really like the cobble stone look. I was a little surprized at the cost.Paddysmom said:I was looking into those finishes last year for my front porch (concrete). There's a LOT of work involved and it was WAY outside my budget, but in looking at pictures online I saw some absolutely gorgeous jobs, both indoor and outdoor.
It's a lot less expensive. We had it done 2 summers ago and love it. I will find some pictures and post them tonight. We love it, there is no upkeep you can just hose it off and be done. One of SU's friends does it. Ours cost about $3200 for a pretty big patio. Our friends across the street have a much smaller patio they had done with pavers and it cost them $7000.deific said:Is Stamped and colored concrete less expensive than pavers?
That is what mine is going to be for. I am going to build a pergola to go over it.deific said:2.50 isn't bad, I was only planning on doing a large gazebo type area with patio furniture and a grill.
dweck said:I believe the correct terminology is Concret Patio of Color.
I would say it is pretty difficult to get the stain and stamping right. Building the form and pouring concrete is fine, but I would be leary of trying the new stuff.deific said:Can I do a little DIY here? How difficult is this?
The stamps are expensive. The coloring or dye is reasonable. Concrete is running about 80 bucks a yard in our area,in natural color.deific said:Can I do a little DIY here? How difficult is this?
You can but you would have to get the stain and the release from a supplier and you would have to rent the stamp. I wouldn't do it myself it would be really easy to mess up. I watched them do our neighbors last summer. No thanks. SU's friend did theirs too. Their are no redo's without breaking the whole thing up. Sometime you have to hire someone.deific said:Can I do a little DIY here? How difficult is this?