When your pool landscaping calls for hardscaping you will need to decide what surface best fits your pool area. Wood decking, brick pavers, stone, and concrete are the major options you will have to choose from. While each has its own unique benefits, one should consider the use of stamped concrete. Also referred to as imprinted or patterned concrete, stamped concrete is an option growing in popularity as companies nationwide perfect the art and installation of stamped concrete.
One of the primary advantages of stamped concrete is its cost effectiveness. Many different types of surfaces may be built out of concrete and it’s easy to take the extra step of dressing the surface up to resemble more expensive finish surfaces. When the concrete is stamped and stained properly, the resemblance of the end product to natural wood, cobblestones, clay pavers, bricks, or flagstones is uncanny.
Other advantages of stamped concrete are the speed of installation and ease of maintenance. Concrete can be quickly poured and pumped into place. Compare this process to that of installing brick pavers which involves prep work of trenching and compacting the soil, spreading sand, and placing each individual paver by hand. Stone and brick pavers then need to be weeded on a regular basis while stamped concrete only give the illusion of joints, therefore eliminating the need for weeding.
The number of colors and patterns are infinite when working with stamped concrete and you will find the possibilities far greater than that of brick and wood. In fact, stamped concrete just might be the “better option” that you’ve been looking for. Combine a quality stamped concrete patio with the right pool landscaping, swimming pool lights, and patio furniture and you’ve created the backyard oasis you’ve been dreaming of for your family and friends to enjoy for a long time to come!
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