Stamped Concrete in Willow Springs

Because some spaces deserve more than a gray slab. On a wooded lot, a flagstone or slate pattern in earthy tones looks like it belongs among the trees. Next to a brick house, a brick border ties the patio to the home. And because it is one poured slab, there are no individual stones to wobble, sink or let weeds through. How does it get done? The concrete is placed and leveled, color goes on, and while it is still workable the crew lays textured mats across it and presses the pattern in. A second release color settles into the low spots to give the stone some depth and age. Edges and corners the mats cannot reach are textured by hand. Timing is everything, so we bring enough people to stamp every square foot before it stiffens. Saw cuts are still required; ours follow the grout lines so the eye skips right over them. After the slab cures, we wash off the release and seal the surface to deepen the color and protect the finish. Patios, walks and driveways can all be stamped, or you can stamp just a border to dress up a plain slab.