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Installing A Stamped Concrete Walkway Increases Curb Appeal

Stamped Concrete WalkwayRealtors and appraisers determine the worth of your home by combining both the exterior and interior value of your home. Generally, your exterior design is commonly known as curb appeal. By installing eye-catching landscaping and hardscape features, you create an inviting appearance increasing your curb appeal. Currently, one of the most popular hardscape elements is the stamped concrete walkway.

 

 

Hardscapes Add Beauty As Well As Function

Whatever type of home you have, you’ll find certain landscape elements are essential. For example, you need a walkway to provide a safe pathway to your front door.

However, your walkway can provide much more than just function. Your hardscape can be a beautiful, eye-catching structure that’s the envy of the neighborhood. Thankfully, gone are the days when your choice for an economical pathway was a gray slab of concrete.

Today’s improved technology produces a more realistic product. Stamped concrete can mimic more expensive materials like brick, slate, or flagstone at a fraction of the cost.

Moreover, through the use of design and color, your front walkway can be an artistic expression of your personality. Rather than a boring passageway, it can become the main attraction in your front yard.

The Benefits Of Stamped Concrete

Concrete is one of the oldest building materials available, having been in existence since ancient times. A mixture of water, cement, and rock, sand, or gravel, concrete is a popular hardscape material for many reasons:

  • Durable
  • Long-lasting
  • Fire retardant
  • Quick installation

Yet, even though concrete has all these wonderful attributes, it has a not-so-appealing appearance. Poured concrete is dull, visually uninspiring ash color.

Ultimately, two innovative developers created methods for adding color and patterns. In 1915, Lynn Mason Scofield introduced the first successful coloring and staining products for concrete. About 40 years later, Brad Bowman developed and patented the tools needed to stamp designs on concrete.

Today, you can color concrete in any color imaginable. Additionally, you can choose from a huge variety of stamps resembling brick, stone, slate, or wood. Moreover, you can choose different geometric patterns adding even more visual interest. Plus, you can also add texture for a non-slip surface.

Thus, you can tie your stamped concrete project with other landscaping elements found around your home or business. If you’re a business owner, you may want bold, vibrant hues to tie in with your branding colors. While a homeowner may prefer muted, neutral colors reflecting the natural surroundings.

Hire A Professional For Best Results

Many homeowners like to tackle a variety of landscaping projects. However, any stamped concrete project, even a small area like a walkway, requires a professional for a great finished product.

First, you must properly prepare the ground. For best results, you must ensure proper drainage and compaction of the soil. Additionally, you need a level base otherwise your concrete may crack.

Moreover, it can be very difficult for the DIYer to achieve the desired color. Professionals use a combination of pigments, dyes, and stains to replicate natural materials like brick or slate. Furthermore, the weather, water to concrete ratio, and the finishing method can all affect your final color.

Then, once you pour the concrete, you have a narrow window to complete the stamping process. The concrete must be dry enough to maintain a well-defined imprint yet wet enough to produce texture. Even misaligning the stamp by a small margin can ruin the entire look. Plus, if you make a mistake, it can be quite expensive to fix it.

FAQs About Installing A Stamped Concrete Walkway

Experience and knowledge can determine the success of your stamped concrete walkway. To help you find the right contractor, we’ve answered a few of our most commonly asked questions.

How Much Will A Stamped Concrete Project Cost?

Before we begin to design your new walkway, we’ll meet with you to review the site and discuss your plans. We offer this consultation free of charge and with no obligation to choose us. When we calculate your price, Landscape Solutions & Design, Inc. considers many factors:

  • Preparation of the site
  • Complexity of the pattern
  • Type and number of colorants
  • Size of the area
  • Shape

Then, based on our discussion and the scope of the project, we’ll give you a detailed estimate. You’ll know exactly how much your walkway will cost without any surprises.

Will A Stamped Concrete Design Cost More Than Poured Concrete?

Typically, a stamped concrete project will cost more than poured concrete because of the work involved. Stamping concrete requires extra labor for coloring and imprinting the pattern.

However, stamped concrete gives you more curb appeal and aesthetic value. You create an eye-catching perception of luxury by adding detail, color, and texture to your hardscape.

Can Landscape Solutions Help Me With Other Outdoor Projects?

At Landscape Solutions & Design, Inc, we provide year-round services for both commercial and residential properties. For example, now is a great time to spread mulch before weeds start popping up. It’s also a great time to apply lawn fertilizer and clean out leftover fall debris.

Later in the year, we can keep your grass neatly trimmed or install a new landscaping feature. We can even help you with snow removal in the winter months.

Since 2005, we’ve helped many homeowners transform their properties into visions of beauty. So, what are you waiting for? Upgrade the look of your home with a beautiful new walkway. Call us at 336-442-0160 to book a free consultation about your next landscape project.