What is stamped concrete?
Stamped concrete is poured normally, then textured with large rubber stamps while the concrete is still workable. The stamps can mimic stone, slate, flagstone, cobblestone, brick, wood, or tile. Color is introduced through integral color in the mix, color hardeners, or release agents.
What changes the cost of stamped concrete
Stamped concrete costs more than plain concrete for several reasons: the stamps and tools required, additional labor for timing and application, the color materials, and sealer applied after cure. See our breakdown at: Stamped Concrete Cost in Mountain View.
Stamped concrete maintenance
Stamped concrete surfaces should be resealed periodically — typically every 2-5 years depending on traffic and UV exposure. This is a maintenance task, not a structural repair.