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Stamped and Decorative Concrete
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Decorative concrete gets you the appearance of stone, tile or a hand-cut pattern out of a single continuous slab — no individual units to shift, settle or grow weeds between, and no joints for ants to move into.
SM Construction LLC pours stamped, stained and textured decorative concrete for patios, entries, courtyards, pool decks and driveways across Phoenix and the surrounding Valley. The photographs on this page are all real finished work.
What This Work Solves
Plain gray concrete that does not suit the house
A broom-finished slab is the right answer for plenty of jobs, but it is not always what a front entry, a courtyard or a patio that gets looked at every day deserves. Color, pattern and border treatment change that completely without changing what is underneath.
Pavers that keep moving
Individual units settle unevenly, spread apart and let weeds and ants up through the joints. A stamped slab gives you a comparable look as one monolithic pour.
Surfaces that get too hot or too slick
In Arizona both matter. Lighter colors read cooler underfoot than dark ones, and the texture a stamp or a knockdown finish leaves gives grip where a smooth surface would be slippery wet — which is why textured finishes are so common on pool decks here.
Wanting to update concrete that is already there
Where the existing slab is structurally sound, a decorative overlay or a stain can change how the whole area looks without removing and re-pouring it.
Projects We Take On
- Stamped concrete patios and courtyards
- Stained and colored concrete in earth and terracotta tones
- Flagstone, slate and tile-pattern finishes
- Textured and knockdown pool deck surfaces
- Decorative front entries and walkways
- Stamped driveways and driveway borders
- Contrasting saw-cut border bands
- Decorative overlays on existing sound slabs
Stamped & Decorative Concrete We've Built
Real photographs of our own work. See more in the full project gallery.
How We Do It
Choose the pattern and the color together
We look at the house, the existing hardscape and what is already on the property, and pick a pattern and color that sits with them. Real photos of finished work are more useful here than a sample board, and we will show you both.
Prepare and form as for any slab
Decorative concrete is only as good as the slab under it. Excavation, base, compaction, forming and reinforcement all happen exactly as they would for a plain pour.
Place and color
Concrete is placed and screeded, and color is applied by the method chosen for the job.
Stamp or texture at the right moment
This is the part with no second chance. Stamping has to happen inside a specific window while the concrete is still workable but firm enough to hold the impression, and that window is short — especially in Arizona heat.
Detail the joints and borders
Border bands, saw-cut lines and pattern alignment are set out so the layout looks deliberate rather than wherever the joints happened to land.
Cure and seal
The surface is cured, and sealing is discussed with you — including what resealing will involve later, because a decorative surface is a surface you will want to maintain.
Stamped & Decorative Concrete: Common Questions
Does stamped concrete get slippery?
Texture is what determines that, and stamped and knockdown finishes have a lot more of it than a smooth trowelled surface. Around pools we favor finishes that keep their grip wet. Tell us how the area will be used and we will steer you toward a finish that suits it.
How hot does decorative concrete get in an Arizona summer?
Like any hard surface in full sun, it gets hot — color makes a real difference, with lighter tones staying noticeably cooler than dark ones, but no exterior surface is cool in July. Shade over the area matters more than the finish does.
Does it need sealing, and how often?
Decorative concrete is generally sealed, and the sealer is what keeps the color looking the way it did on day one. It needs redoing periodically, and how often depends on sun exposure and traffic. We will tell you what your finish needs and what resealing involves so it is not a surprise later.
Can decorative concrete go over my existing patio?
If the existing slab is structurally sound — no significant cracking, no settlement, no drainage problem — a decorative overlay is often a good option and avoids the cost of removal. If the slab has moved, an overlay will crack where the slab does. We will look at yours before recommending either way.
Where We Pour Stamped & Decorative Concrete
Serving Phoenix and surrounding communities throughout the Valley. Stamped & Decorative Concrete work is available across the metro area.
- Phoenix
- Glendale
- Peoria
- Surprise
- Buckeye
- Goodyear
- Avondale
- Scottsdale
- Mesa
- Chandler
- Gilbert
- Queen Creek
Related Concrete Services
- Concrete PatiosNew patios, extensions and slabs under covered structures — poured flat, drained away from the house and finished to suit how you use the space.
- Concrete DrivewaysNew pours, replacements and widening — driveways built on a properly prepared base with jointing planned for Arizona conditions.
- Concrete RepairRepair, resurface or replace — with a straight answer about which one your concrete actually needs.
- Concrete SlabsFlat, level, properly based slabs for sheds, shops, additions, equipment and anything else that needs a solid surface under it.
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Licensed · Bonded · Insured · Arizona ROC #358800