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Stamped and colored concrete

Stamped Concrete in Kenosha in Stone, Brick and Slate Patterns

Patios, walks and driveways poured, colored and stamped to look like stone, brick or slate, then cured and sealed. Call and we measure the job and quote all of it before we pour.

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The short answer

Stamped Concrete in Kenosha

At Sophisticated Concrete we pour stamped and colored concrete in Kenosha for patios, walks and driveways in stone, brick and slate patterns.

"Stamped concrete" is an ordinary slab that gets its color and texture while it is still wet. Color goes into the mix or onto the fresh surface, a release agent goes on, and textured stamps are pressed in, so the cured slab reads as stone, brick or slate. Some people call it patterned or imprinted concrete; it is the same work.

Stamped, colored and overlay work is the decorative concrete branch of the trade, the one the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) Decorative Concrete Council covers.

stamped concrete patio in a slate pattern in Kenosha

What we stamp

What our stamped concrete covers

We pour, color, stamp and seal patios, walks and drives in the pattern you choose, and here is where it goes:

  • Patios

    A back patio stamped in slate, stone or brick and colored to sit well against the house.

  • Walkways

    Front walks and garden paths stamped to match the patio, so the yard reads as one piece.

  • Driveways

    A drive poured and stamped in the pattern you pick, then sealed against water and winter salt.

  • Steps and stoops

    Steps stamped and colored to tie into the walk that runs up to them.

  • Pool decks

    A stamped deck around the pool, with grit in the sealer so it keeps its grip when wet.

stamped concrete brick pattern with accent color

Patterns and colors

Patterns, colors and finishes

Stamped concrete comes in stone, brick, slate and tile patterns, colored with integral color and color hardener and finished with an accent from the release agent.

These are the four pattern families we stamp:

  • StoneIrregular fieldstone shapes with a rough, natural face.
  • BrickRectangular courses with pressed joints, like laid brick.
  • SlateA flat, layered stone texture in cut or random pieces.
  • TileLarge square units with clean, straight joints.

The color comes from three places, often used together:

  • Integral color. Pigment mixed into the wet concrete becomes part of the cured slab, so the color runs all the way through and does not disappear at a chipped edge.
  • Color hardener. Color worked into the fresh surface before it is stamped, for a stronger face color.
  • Release agent. The "release agent", or accent color, goes on just before the stamps. It keeps them from sticking and leaves a second shade in the joints and texture.

Step by step

The stamping process, step by step

We pour and color the slab, apply the release agent, stamp the pattern at the right plasticity, then cure and seal it, and every job starts with a visit:

  1. You call

    Tell us where the stamped concrete goes and the pattern you have in mind, and we set a time to come out.

  2. We measure and quote

    We measure the area, look at the ground and the drainage, and quote the whole job before we start.

  3. Pour and color

    The slab goes in over the base with integral color in the mix, or color hardener worked into the fresh surface.

  4. Release agent

    Once the concrete reaches the right plasticity, the release agent goes on so the stamps lift clean and the colors contrast.

  5. Stamp the pattern

    The stamp mats are laid and tamped in across the slab, pressing the stone, brick or slate texture into it.

  6. Cure and seal

    Curing compound goes on after stamping, then the sealer, with grit in it wherever people walk on a wet surface.

What it costs

How stamped concrete is priced

Stamped concrete costs more than a plain slab and about 40 to 60 percent less than the natural stone it imitates.

Stamped concrete in Kenosha typically runs $10 to $17 a square foot, and a mid-size stamped patio typically runs $4,000 to $9,500. The extra over plain concrete is the color, the release agent, the stamping and the sealer, and a plain slab always costs less than one with several colors and patterns.

What moves the price on your job:

  • Size. The square footage, and how much concrete the truck brings.
  • Design. The pattern, the border and how many colors go in.
  • Site access. How the truck and the crew reach the slab.
  • Small pours. A small patio can carry a "short-load charge" when it needs less concrete than a truck's minimum load.

Google reviews

What Our Neighbors Say

These are our Google reviews, as written by the people who left them.

Sophisticated Concrete did a fantastic job on my driveway! The team was on time and professional, completing the project exactly as promised. The quality of their work was impeccable, and they offered great prices too. I am extremely satisfied with the outcome and would highly recommend them to anyone in need of concrete services. Great work Mike I will definitely be recommended you with all friends and family’s !!
Yosi ZaragozaGoogle review
I recently had the pleasure of working with Sophisticated Concrete for my driveway and side walks, and I couldn't be happier with the results. They did an amazing job, exceeding all my expectations. The team was incredibly punctual, arriving right on time and completing everything perfectly. Not only was the workmanship top-notch, but their prices were also very reasonable. I highly recommend Sophisticated Concrete for anyone looking for high-quality concrete work. Thank you so much Mike it was a pleasure.
luke martinezGoogle review
Great work, very detailed and great price. I would recommend to anyone looking to get concrete work done!!! Great company overall.
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Where we work

Stamped Concrete around Kenosha

We do stamped concrete across Kenosha and the nearby towns our service area lists.

That takes in Somers, Pleasant Prairie, Sturtevant, Racine and Salem Lakes, and the towns between, across Kenosha County and southeastern Wisconsin. The terms are the same wherever the truck stops, and a job past that footprint is a question for the call.

What you can hold us to

  • Free, no-obligation estimates
  • We answer the phone or call back the same working day
  • We show up when we say we will
  • We quote the whole job before we start, with no surprise charges after
  • We clean up when the work is done

Calls outside our hours go to voicemail and we return them the next working morning.

Before you decide

Other questions about stamped concrete

The answers below sit next to stamped concrete, and where a full page covers one, the link takes you there.

Stamped concrete or pavers

Stamped concrete is one slab with less upkeep, while pavers can cost less to repair.

Side by side, the two compare like this:

Stamped concretePavers
SurfaceOne continuous slabSeparate units on a base
UpkeepLessMore
RepairCosts more to repairCosts less to repair
Ground it suitsStable, well-drained groundSites with drainage problems, heavy roots or unstable soil

If the yard holds water, has big roots near the surface or soft ground, we say so on the visit, before you pick either one.

Traction on a sealed surface

Freshly sealed stamped concrete is often slick when wet, so a grit additive goes in the sealer.

Fine silica or polymer grit keeps grip when the surface is wet, which matters most on steps, walks and pool decks.

Resealing stamped concrete

You should reseal stamped concrete every few years to keep its color and protect it from salt.

Sealer wears down under traffic and winter de-icers, and a fresh coat keeps the color deep.

Sealing Concrete

FAQ

Stamped Concrete Questions

What is the downside of stamped concrete?

The trade-offs are upkeep and repair. Freshly sealed stamped concrete can be slick when wet until grit goes in the sealer, it wants resealing every few years, and a damaged section costs more to repair than pavers. On ground with drainage problems, heavy roots or unstable soil, pavers or a deck may serve better.

Is it expensive to do stamped concrete?

It costs more than a plain slab, because of the color, the stamping and the sealer, and about 40 to 60 percent less than the natural stone it imitates. Stamped concrete in Kenosha typically runs $10 to $17 a square foot, and we quote your whole job before we start. Our page on concrete cost per square foot covers what moves the price.

Can I do stamped concrete myself?

It is hard to do yourself, because stamping is timed work. The release agent and the stamps go on when the concrete reaches the right plasticity, across the whole slab before it sets, and then it needs curing compound and sealer. Our estimates are free and carry no obligation, so you can weigh it before you decide.

What is the most popular color for stamped concrete?

The right color is the one that suits your house, so we choose it with you on the visit. Integral color runs all the way through the slab, so it does not disappear at a chipped edge, and a release agent in a second shade adds the accent in the joints and texture.

Ready for a Stamped Patio, Walk or Drive?

Call and tell us where it goes and the pattern you like. We come out, measure it and quote the whole job before anything is poured.

Call for an Estimate (262) 583-6057

We quote the whole job before we start, with no surprise charges after.

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