Advantages of An Imprinted Concrete Driveway

Imprinted concrete driveways, sometimes known as stamped concrete driveways, are driveways made to resemble stone or brickwork. Instead of using individual blocks to create your finished result, a layer of concrete is poured, and the colour is applied, along with a colour hardener. To create the desired outcome, the wet concrete then has a pattern mat applied to it to form an imprint. This is where you have a choice of designs to choose from which will give your driveway the appearance of brickwork or stone, without the associated costs. Finally, a gloss or matt sealant is applied to give a hard-wearing finish to the surface.

Advantages of an Imprinted concrete driveway

Aesthetically pleasing

Perhaps one of the most significant advantages of imprinted concrete driveways is the beauty it offers. For owners of simple homes, or for those who want to spruce up their driveway, imprinted concrete can add style and personality.

Easy to maintain

Imprinted concrete driveways are very easy to maintain. Due to it being one uniform surface, weeds and plants are not able to find any gaps to grow out of. This means there’s no need to worry about spending your free time trying to keep your driveway neat and tidy. While imprinted concrete may require re-sealing every couple of years, it requires little to no maintenance otherwise.

Cost-effective

A key advantage of imprinted driveways is that you get a luxury-looking drive, without the high price tag. Imprinted concrete comes in a wide array of colours, styles and patterns, meaning you can select the one that fits you and your home, without the hefty price tag of other surfacing options.

Quick installation

Installing a new driveway can be off-putting due to the time it may take to install. However, imprinted concrete driveways are significantly quicker compared to standard paving options.

Weather resistant

Imprinted concrete is incredibly durable, and therefore is able to withstand harsh weather conditions, so you don’t need to worry about high temperatures or stormy days taking a toll on your new driveway.

No risk of sinking

When imprinted concrete is laid down, it is installed in one slab. If the sub-base is installed correctly, the concrete will not sink.

Areas imprinted concrete can be installed:

Driveways
Patios
Pathways
Steps
Conservatories

There is no denying that they can be a beautiful, affordable addition to your home. If you’re thinking about adding an imprinted concrete driveway to your property visit our page here for more information or, contact a member of our team.