Stamped Concrete Patio: Cost, Patterns, and Maintenance

A stamped concrete patio is poured exactly like any other slab, then textured while the concrete is still plastic. Rubber stamps and texture mats are pressed into the surface to mimic slate, cobblestone, brick, or timber. The pattern is impressed into the slab, not laid on top of it, which is why a well-built stamped … Read more

Patio Pavers: Complete Guide to Types, Costs, and Installation

Patio pavers are the top 40–60 mm (1.5–2.4 in) of a layered system, and nearly every failure we see on a paver patio traces back to something underneath them. A pedestrian-rated paver will carry a barbecue, a fire pit and a dozen guests, provided the base is compacted, the bedding sand is the right sand … Read more