We specialize in decorative stamped concrete that replicates the look of natural stone, brick, and wood. Engineered for durability and customized for your property.
Stamped concrete is a decorative form of concrete that is textured, patterned, or imprinted to replicate the look of materials like brick, interlock, slate, flagstone, stone, or even wood. This effect is achieved by pressing specially designed stamps into freshly poured concrete while it is still wet, allowing the surface to take on realistic textures and designs. To enhance its appearance, stamped concrete is often colored using a combination of integral color mixed into the concrete and a secondary color applied afterward to highlight the depth and detail of the patterns.
With its wide range of pattern and color options, stamped concrete has become a popular choice for enhancing outdoor spaces such as patios, pool decks, driveways, and walkways. In addition to its visual appeal, it offers practical benefits as well—it is generally more affordable than natural materials, highly durable, and requires less maintenance over time, making it a smart and long-lasting investment for both residential and commercial properties.
We offer a variety of stamped concrete patterns to match your style and complement your property's design. Whether you prefer a modern look or a classic finish, we have options for every taste.
We follow a precise and professional process to ensure high-quality results that last for years.
The first step in creating a beautiful concrete slab is to build the base. In Ottawa we have a major freeze thaw cycle due to the drastic temperature changes of our climate. Therefore it is important to dig deep and properly compact the base material. We dig down 12" and lay landscape fabric at the bottom of the excavated area to separate the soil from the granular "A" stone base material. We then add about 8" of granular "A" crushed stone compacting every 2.5" or so. This ensures a solid base that will not shift during freeze thaw cycles and helps prevent cracking.
After the base is in place we set the forms. The forms are set to conform with the design plan and to ensure proper water drainage. Our forms are built from wood and nailed to either steel or wooden stakes. We coat the forms with oil before pouring so that they come apart from the concrete easily. Just before the pour we double check our form placement and make any required adjustments.
Concrete is delivered to the work site. If we are using coloured concrete the dye will be mixed in at the concrete plant. The concrete is poured inside the forms, raked and screeded out to grade. Next we bring the concrete to a smooth finish to prepare for stamping.
With the surface and edges brought to a smooth finish we then wait for the concrete to reach the right level of firmness before stamping. The first step in stamping is to broadcast release powder evenly over the slab. Concrete powder release agent forms a moisture barrier between the stamps and wet concrete to allow the stamps to release easily from the concrete. In addition to releasing agents the powder adds colour variations and highlights to the textured surface.
After stamping we wait 24 - 36 hours and then sweep off excess release powder with a soft broom. More release powder is cleaned off with water, dish soap and a soft brush. We also do the crack control cuts at this time so that the concrete cracks in these precut lines and doesn't create unsightly cracks in your new surface. About one week after pouring we will do a final wash with acid to remove excess realease powder and prepare the surface for sealing.
With the surface washed and cut and after waiting one week or so for the concrete to cure we finally apply a coat of sealant. Concrete sealant helps prevent damage, corrosion and staining caused by oil, chemicals, salt, grease, weather exposure, UV rays, and moisture. Sealing also accentuates the colours and textures in the stamped surface. About one month after pouring we will often add another coat of concrete sealant.