Asphalt

Natural Stone

Precast Pavers

Decorative Concrete

Available many different patterns and colors
With endless color combinations and with hundreds of patterns to choose from, stamped concrete offers indefinite design possibilities

No

No

Yes

Unlimited

Durability and performance
Similar to conventional concrete, stamped concrete will provide decades of use when properly installed and maintained, even when exposed to harsh winters in Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska.

Poor

Good

Good

Excellent

Time of installation
Unlike stone or precast pavers, decorative concrete can be poured or pumped into place without the need to lift and place individual units. It takes about 5-7 days to complete a 2,000-square-foot stamped concrete driveway compared to 10-12 days to lay natural stone or pavers.

Fast

Slow

Slow

Moderate

Capability to customize
Some manufacturers create custom stamps that allow you to imprint logos or other one-of-a-kind designs.

No

No

No

Yes

Special maintenance requirements
All of the mentioned paving materials, including concrete, will require cleaning of stains or dirt when necessary by scrubbing or pressure washing.

Annual seal coating

Removal of weeds and grass that grow in the joints; refilling joints with sand.

Removal of weeds and grass that grow in the joints; refilling joints with sand.

Resealing every few years or as needed to protect color vitality and shield against stains.

Average cost per square foot installed
Depends on the complexity of the job. More elaborate stamped concrete installations will cost more and some colors are more expensive than others. On average traditional concrete runs about $3.5-$6 per square foot installed.

$2 - $2.50

$25 and up

$4 - $20

$8 - $20