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5 Problems With Stamped Concrete

8/12/2019

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Light brown stamped concrete patio.
Stamped concrete is a poured concrete slab that is imprinted with a design or texture to replicate the look of pavers, natural stone, or another substance. Stamped concrete is often colored or dyed as an added feature. 

Stamped concrete is a cheaper alternative to pavers, yet holds more aesthetic appeal than regular concrete. However, stamped concrete has a few drawbacks.

​Here are five issues that we believe you should be consider before choosing stamped concrete for your project. 

1. Stamped concrete tends to crack over time.
This isn’t unique to stamped concrete – any poured concrete will crack and move over time when exposed to freezing and thawing cycles.

2. Stamped concrete can be slippery, especially when wet.
This is usually a result of the surface finish done to the stamped concrete. 

3. It can be challenging to get accurate coloring on a colored patio.
Some concrete patios are poured with regular concrete, then afterward sprayed with a sealer/color agent that gives the desired color. This spray-on sealer tends to peel off over time. Most spray-colored patios require resealing every few years, which is an added expense. For this reason, most concretes have a dye mixed in to give color through the concrete. At the concrete plant, the batch is mixed with the dye added, then loaded into trucks and hauled to the job site. Unfortunately, this dyeing process is not a specific procedure. Often even after a customer picks out the color they like, when the trucks of already mixed concrete arrive, it may be slightly different than expected. This color variation is commonly considered the responsibility of the customer. Since the pre-mixed concrete on the truck cannot be reused, the only way to change colors may be to pay to return the delivered concrete and purchase a new batch. This can quickly add cost to the project and stress on you.

4. Stamped concrete is difficult to repair or change.
After a concrete pad is poured and has cured (dried) in place, it is permanent. You cannot fix surface imperfections, chipped corners or edges, or puddling issues. The only way to remedy these problems is to cut out a patch of concrete and replace it or demolish and redo the entire project.

5. Salt cannot be used to remove ice from stamped concrete.
The chemical compound in salt will cause the surface of the concrete to chip and fracture off if exposed to concrete. This makes snow and ice removal difficult, especially with a textured surface that makes shoveling difficult.

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1/20/2021 11:37:09 am

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2/25/2021 06:18:04 pm

The slippery when wet problem has been a very big concern for my business. I keep trying to come up with new ways to help the problem but nothing much yet.

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6/2/2021 10:06:19 am

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8/30/2021 10:40:13 am

I want to get a nice pathway installed in my back yard. It makes sense that I would want to get a stamped concrete specialist to help me out with this. That seems like a good way to ensure that I get the right specialist for this. That seems like a good way to ensure that we handle things right.

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9/29/2021 06:28:32 pm

If you are looking for ways to enhance the look of your patio while serving for you for many years, you should definitely choose stamped concrete. Stamped concrete can embellish your patio. It can uniform the color all the way through. Once it is poured, it is stamped with a design of your choice. Don`t hesitate to contact me (941) 400-0111.

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9/29/2021 09:27:50 pm

Give stamped concrete a try for a cost-effective and easy-to-maintain material that will make your house stand out from the rest.

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11/4/2021 09:35:54 am

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11/8/2021 01:16:19 am

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12/9/2021 01:42:27 pm

Our stamped concrete patterns offer all the visual beauty of real stone, tile, and wood plank and since it's a sealed surface, it requires little maintenance.

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12/21/2021 03:36:36 pm

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1/20/2022 05:26:34 pm

The pudding then thickens and hardens from the top down. The same thing occurs when concrete dries too fast from the top down. Thank you, amazing post!

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1/25/2022 01:58:02 pm

Stamped Concrete is designed to be as durable as regular concrete with all of the design options it presents. I’m so thankful for your helpful post!

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1/26/2022 05:43:23 pm

Stamped concrete is another way that concrete contractors in the Rock Hill, SC and Charlotte, NC area can make your home stand out from the rest. Here’s what you need to know about this technique.

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1/27/2022 04:56:07 pm

Stamped concrete patterns can be applied as an overlay that goes over your existing concrete slab, or can be imprinted into freshly-poured concrete before it hardens.I’m so thankful for your helpful post!

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1/28/2022 12:36:47 pm

Our decorative colors and stamped concrete patterns look natural, authentic, and can be designed to easily blend with any existing stone, tile, or patterned concrete. I truly appreciate your great post!

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2/27/2022 02:33:16 pm

For this reason, most concretes have a dye mixed in to give color through the concrete. I’m so thankful for your helpful post!

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3/8/2022 03:48:00 pm

You have definitely identified some of the issue with stamped concrete in your article. While we may not be able to eliminate all of these disadvantages, using professionals to get the job done right the first time can help to minimize all of them.

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3/14/2022 11:36:08 am

I liked how this article pointed out that the surface finish on the stamped concrete can get slippery when wet. My mother wants to improve the look of our concrete. I think she should hire a contractor to do the decorative concreting project on our property.

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4/3/2022 11:14:38 pm

Provided it's installed correctly and adequately maintained, stamped concrete will last just as long as non-stamped, or standard, concrete—about 25 years. That's because the processes of installing stamped concrete and standard concrete are mostly the same

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4/20/2022 05:48:54 am

Awesome read! Thank you for sharing this post just to add up, There are many problems with stamped concrete. The most common problem is that the concrete will chip and crack, especially when it's used for driveways and other surfaces that are exposed to the elements. With the high cost of replacing or repairing a driveway, I'd consider this a major drawback of using stamped concrete. If you have time feel free to visit my site.

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With stamped concrete, you’ll get a surface that lasts longer and requires less maintenance than most other materials, Thank you for making this such an awesome post!

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5/27/2022 04:23:32 pm

If anything, stamped concrete looks better than the real thing, because you won’t get weed or moss growth in between the joints, and it won’t rot or splinter if you are mimicking wood planking.

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6/1/2022 10:55:29 am

stamped concrete will last just as long as non-stamped, or standard, concrete—about 25 years. That's because the processes of installing stamped concrete and standard concrete are mostly the same.

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8/3/2022 02:23:45 am

I'm glad that you talked about how concrete edging is concrete with design or texture. When we bought this house, my wife told me that she wanted to have a concrete landscape edging for our patio border for a better appearance and function, and she asked if I had any idea what would be the best option to consider. Thanks to this useful article, I'll be sure to consult trusted concrete landscape edging services as they can answer all our inquiries.

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8/31/2022 05:50:00 pm

After a concrete pad is poured and has cured (dried) in place, it is permanent. You cannot fix surface imperfections, chipped corners or edges, or puddling issues. The only way to remedy these problems is to cut out a patch of concrete and replace it or demolish and redo the entire project. Thank you so much for sharing your article. I have found it extremely helpful!

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9/6/2022 08:42:46 am

Nice explanation! Definitely going to help people decide on what's the stamped concrete for their homes.

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9/16/2022 01:37:32 pm

Great ideas! This will certainly improve anyone's driveways.

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10/20/2022 02:21:57 am

Nice article. A nice stamped driveway definitely enhances the curb appeal of the home!

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10/20/2022 05:55:43 am

Some concrete patios are poured with regular concrete, then afterward sprayed with a sealer/color agent that gives the desired color. This spray-on sealer tends to peel off over time.

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Having your home inspected by one of our professionals who know what they are doing can make a big difference in what you can learn about the place you want to call home. We might find a few things that are not so bad.

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11/24/2022 09:11:40 pm

Thank you for mentioning that some concrete patios are constructed using ordinary concrete, which is then coated with a sealer or coloring chemical to achieve the desired hue. My sister is updating her residence. She fervently desired that her home's concrete patio match her house's color scheme. I'll advise her to have decorative concrete installed so that the color matches the design of her home.

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12/10/2022 02:18:44 pm

Stamped concrete is an inferior option to concrete pavers! Although more expensive, pavers will give you less headache in the end.

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12/12/2022 02:15:49 am

Stamped concrete is a popular choice for driveways, patios, and other outdoor areas. The poured concrete slab is imprinted with a design or texture to replicate the look of pavers. Stamped concrete is durable and low maintenance, and it can be customized to match any home's style.

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12/21/2022 01:58:13 pm

Love a good stamped concrete patio, but mine has cracked! Hopefully I can find a contractor who can fix it with the same design pattern.

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1/27/2023 12:19:03 am

Repairing or altering stamped concrete is challenging. Surface flaws, chipped corners or edges, and puddling problems cannot be repaired. The only solutions to these issues are to remove a section of concrete and replace it, or to completely destroy and reconstruct the project.

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1/27/2023 12:22:02 am

The low edge quality of stamping is a drawback. Deformation and cracking are brought on by shearing, creating an ugly and uneven edge.

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1/28/2023 12:59:57 am

I found it interesting when you said that the texture and design of the concrete would be stamped or customized for a stamped concrete project. My best friend informed me yesterday that he was hoping to find a custom-stamped concrete service that could elevate the look and function of their driveway because of cracks. He asked if I had thoughts on the best option to consider. I'm thankful for this valuable article. I'll tell him it will be much better if we consult a trusted stamped concrete service as they can provide information about their services.

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1/29/2023 07:37:50 pm


For me, one major problem is that stamped concrete cracks and chips, especially in harsher climates that experience frost.

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2/10/2023 07:34:21 am

There are issues that might arise with stamped concrete, which are discussed in this article. The disadvantages of stamped concrete are laid forth in this piece, which has been thoroughly researched and written. This article is helpful for anyone thinking about using stamped concrete in their landscaping or home improvement projects because it presents both the pros and negatives of this material in an objective manner.

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2/16/2023 07:01:49 pm

I love that you talked about giving an impression of our entrance and upgrading the look of the property with stamped concrete. I hope that there would be options to have colored concrete patio pavers for my property, since I want our house to look unique. The houses here in our street almost look identical that is why I want something that can make our place stand out which can be useful when we friends looking for our place for the first time.

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3/3/2023 08:03:27 am

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3/6/2023 01:07:43 pm

A well-documented and honest article. Unfortunately, people rarely choose to say what are the disadvantages of stamped concrete and then they are also surprised when customers leave them bad reviews. Congratulations on the way you wrote this article!

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3/7/2023 05:28:31 am

This article provides useful information about stamped concrete, which is a poured concrete slab that is imprinted with a design or texture to replicate the look of pavers or natural stone. While stamped concrete is a cheaper alternative to pavers and has a more appealing aesthetic than regular concrete, it has a few drawbacks that need to be considered.

One of the main issues with stamped concrete is that it tends to crack over time, which is a common problem with all poured concrete. Stamped concrete can also be slippery, especially when wet, which is usually caused by the surface finish. It can also be challenging to get accurate coloring on a colored patio, as the dyeing process is not always specific, and the color variation is often considered the responsibility of the customer.

Another disadvantage of stamped concrete is that it is difficult to repair or change once it has been poured and cured in place. Surface imperfections, chipped corners or edges, or puddling issues cannot be fixed without cutting out a patch of concrete or demolishing and redoing the entire project.

Finally, salt cannot be used to remove ice from stamped concrete, as the chemical compound in salt can cause the surface of the concrete to chip and fracture off. This can make snow and ice removal difficult, especially with a textured surface that makes shoveling challenging.

Overall, while stamped concrete is an attractive and affordable option for outdoor projects, it is essential to consider its drawbacks before choosing it for your project.

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3/8/2023 02:51:08 pm

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3/8/2023 09:06:50 pm

This is good info! Was looking into resurfacing my driveway soon, so this is useful.

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3/20/2023 05:03:16 am

Does stamped concrete crack easily?

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3/23/2023 02:57:17 am

Thanks for sharing this information. So helpful!

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3/24/2023 02:29:50 am

Stamped concrete may have drawbacks, but don't let that dampen your excitement for creating a unique and beautiful outdoor space! With proper maintenance and care, stamped concrete can provide an affordable and stunning alternative to natural stone or pavers.

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