Stamped · Ogden Utah Concrete
Stamped Concrete in Ogden, UT
Patterned, colored concrete for patios, walks and borders. Ask for a free estimate.
Stamped Concrete across Weber, Davis and Box Elder counties
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Stamped Concrete
Stamped Concrete for Ogden, UT
Stamped concrete is ordinary concrete with color added and a pattern pressed into the surface while it is still soft, so it ends up looking like slate, flagstone, brick or weathered wood. Because it is one solid slab, there are no loose pieces to heave out of place over the winter and no gaps for weeds. Around Ogden people use it for back patios, the walk to the front door, a border down both sides of a gray driveway, or a landing that picks up the warm tones of an older brick home.
The tricky part is timing. There is a short window between when the concrete can hold a pattern and when it gets too stiff, and on a hot July afternoon in Weber County that window closes fast, so big stamped pours start early in the morning. Northern Utah's high-altitude sun also fades color faster than most people expect, which is why the color you pick and a sealer with UV resistance matter as much as the pattern. Plan on resealing every few years to keep the color rich and the surface protected from salt.
What's included
What goes into stamped concrete
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Pattern choices
Slate, cobble, brick, wood plank and ashlar (squared cut stone), in one pattern or with a border in a second.
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Two-tone color
A base color mixed through the concrete, plus a second release color that settles into the low spots for an aged, natural look.
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Borders and bands
A stamped or colored edge around a plain patio or along a driveway, which adds style without stamping the whole thing.
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Stamped walks and landings
A front walk and step landing that match, so the entry looks planned instead of pieced together.
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UV-resistant sealing
A sealer that deepens the color and slows both fading and salt damage, with a realistic schedule for reapplying it.
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Refreshing older stamped work
Cleaning and resealing stamped concrete that has turned chalky, dull or blotchy over the years.
Ideas
Stamped Concrete: what they can look like
Example photos of this kind of concrete work.
How it works
How a stamped project job works
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Pick the look
Hold pattern and color samples outside in daylight next to your house, because colors read differently in the bright sun here.
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Prep like any slab
Excavation, compacted gravel base, forms and reinforcement, the same as a plain patio would get.
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Color, pour and stamp
The colored concrete is placed and floated, then the stamp mats are pressed in while the timing is right.
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Wash and seal
After curing, the release powder is rinsed off and a sealer goes on to lock in the color.
Questions
Stamped Concrete FAQs
Is stamped concrete slippery in the winter?
It can be, especially after a glossy sealer goes on and a thin glaze of ice forms. Choosing a textured pattern, mixing a grit additive into the sealer and keeping stamping off the steepest parts of a walk all help. On steps and slopes, many homeowners go with stamped borders and a broom finish where feet actually land.
Why does stamped concrete cost more than a plain slab?
Because it takes more materials, more steps and more hands on pour day. Color, release agent, stamp mats, a tight timing window and the sealer all add to the job, and the pattern has to be right the first time. A stamped border around plain concrete gets you the look on less of the surface.
Will my HOA care what color stamped concrete I pick?
Some will. Many newer neighborhoods with HOAs want to see colors and materials before work starts, especially on anything visible from the street like a driveway border or front walk. Check your covenants before you fall in love with a color.
Can you stamp my existing concrete?
Not by pressing a pattern into it, since stamping only happens while concrete is fresh. Old concrete in good shape can sometimes get a resurfacing layer instead, and badly cracked or sunken concrete usually needs to come out first.
How long does the color last?
Color mixed into the concrete goes all the way through and does not wash out, but the surface can fade and look dull under strong sun. Resealing every two to three years, depending on sun and foot traffic, keeps it looking close to new.
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Where we work
Stamped Concrete in these towns
Free estimates on stamped concrete for homes in Ogden and every town below.
Weber County
Davis County
Box Elder County
Morgan County
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Tell us which part of the house it is, roughly how big, and what is wrong with the old concrete if there is some. The contractor will call you back to go over it and arrange a visit.