Stamped Concrete Costs for 2022 (For Driveways & Patios)

When designing or renovating a dream home, many builder-owners choose stamped concrete for their driveways, patios, and more. Stamped concrete is so popular because it enriches your poolside, driveway, or patio with its patterns and designs. Despite being so common and popular, not everyone knows the full extent of the costs associated with choosing stamped concrete for their home.

The average cost of stamped concrete is $3,750 for a 375 square feet patio. Standard stamped concrete costs $10 per square foot, and textured stamped concrete costs $25 per square foot. The average stamped concrete sidewalk costs $1,500 and stamped concrete driveways cost an average of $6,000.

If you were to choose stamped concrete for your 125 sq. ft. walkway, it could cost as little as $1,000, or as much as $2,250 for high end stamped concrete. Whether you choose sandstone, cobblestone, or any of the other stamped concrete options, it is well worth the cost for character it adds to your home.

Let’s get into the costs of stamped concrete.

The price of stamped concrete falls on two factors: materials, and labor. The cost of the materials themselves is dependent on the design and quality of the stamped concrete of your choice. If you are using a contractor, they will often add labor to the cost per sq. ft.

In other words, instead of charging the typical $8-$12 per sq. ft., they may bump that up to $16-$24 for simpler stamped concrete designs, for example. Exact pricing including labor varies from contractor to contractor, but the cost of materials largely stays the same. Even if you were to choose an $8 per sq. ft. variety of stamped concrete for a small area, your costs for labor can quickly hit $800-$1,200 on the low side.

Different designs of stamped concrete carry different prices. Below is a chart that uses a 400 sq. ft. patio as an example.

One of the draws of stamped concrete is that many designs take on a specific texture. You can also opt to have your stamped concrete stained for effect. For the simplest stained stamped concrete, you can expect to spend between $8 and $12 per sq. ft.

Choosing stains with multiple tones, however, can cost $12-$20 per sq. ft. The cost is higher for stains and textured stamped concrete because staining and finishing materials are used and it takes slightly longer than basic options adding to labor costs.

A “textured” stamp concrete, like wood stamped concrete, costs up to $30 per sq. ft. because the texture effect is done by hand.

The cost of paving your driveway with stamped concrete depends on the colors, patterns, customization, and square footage. If you are putting in stamped concrete in a 600 sq. ft. driveway and you choose single pattern, single color material, it would cost roughly $4,800-$7,200.

For the same sized driveway with a multi-patterned design, it could cost as much as $7,200-$12,000 for stamped concrete. If you want premium, customized, and stained stamped concrete, expect to spend $12,000 or more depending on the level of customization.

Yes, and in fact, stamped concrete is a common choice for foyers, breezeways, living rooms, and basements. The pricing for stamped concrete indoors is the same as for a patio or sidewalk. The key difference in the total cost of interior concrete stamping is that the sizes of the rooms differ in square footage than say, a patio or walkway.

For example, the average basement size is 1,000 sq. ft. If you wanted low to mid-level concrete stamping installed in your basement, it would cost roughly $8,000 to $12,000. Once you get into advanced, high priced stamped concrete, it could cost as much as $20,000 for a 1,000 sq. ft. basement.

Brick, concrete, or stone pavers are similar to stamped concrete in appearance but are different in cost. Pavers can cost between $12-20 per sq. ft. Much like stamped concrete, the cost of pavers goes up with the level of intricacy, quality of the materials, and design of the pavers.

A 100 sq. ft. paver patio can range in price from $1,200-$20,000 depending on the pavers that you choose. Interlocking pavers, for example, fall closer to the $12-$14 per sq. ft. because of how easy they are to install. Higher end pavers, however, such as Flagstone, typically cost no less than $15.00 per sq. ft.

Compared to stamped concrete, choosing pavers for a 100 sq. ft. patio can cost you an extra $400 or more depending on the specific pavers.

One of the factors in the total cost of stamped concrete patio is the concrete slab. Besides the cost per sq. ft. of the stamped concrete itself, there is an additional cost of $2 to $7 per sq. ft. for concrete slab. The concrete slab is necessary because it serves as a foundation for the stamped concrete or alternative type of stone that will be installed over it.

Another cost that affects the total price tag of stamped concrete for your patio is the sealant. Sealant is a finish that helps keep moisture from damaging the finished product, and it typically costs $0.10-$0.20 per sq. ft.

Stamped concrete is low maintenance, but you will need to re-apply sealant and wash the surface with concrete cleaner every 2 or 3 years. You can let it go to 5 years without maintenance, but it is generally recommended to apply sealant and cleaner yourself. However, if you had a contractor put in your stamped concrete walkway, patio, or driveway, you should contact them about further maintenance.

You could easily apply sealant yourself for $10 for a 100 sq. ft. patio. A gallon of concrete cleaner such as Simple Green costs as little as $9.88 and is enough to clean patios up to 500 sq. ft. in conjunction with a pressure washer.

If you are hiring a contractor to install stamped concrete for you, labor makes up a large portion of the cost. Each contractor varies, but many professionals have a rate of $30-$80, or even more. How many hours it takes to complete your stamped concrete installation depends on how elaborate of designs and finishes you choose, as well as the square footage.

Even for small areas spanning 80-100 sq. ft., it can take up to 30 hours for a complete stamped concrete installation. Depending on how many people are working on the project and how large the space is, it can take up to 35 or 40 hours. That means that you’ll have to spend a minimum of $900 on the low end in labor for stamped concrete installation.

Bigger stamped concrete installation jobs can cost as much $3,200-$4,000 in labor without the costs of stamped concrete itself. If the space where the patio, walkway, or driveway requires excavation, it can double the costs of labor and preparation.

Opting for higher end designs, such as multi-colored “stamps” costs an extra $8 to $10 per sq. ft. Besides that, you can also choose to have a resurfacing overlay installed. Overlays cost an additional $7-$12 per sq. ft.

If you were planning a 125 sq. ft. patio with basic stamped concrete, add an additional $875-$1,500 in costs if you choose a concrete overlay. An overlay only serves decorative purposes, but many builder-owners find it to be worth the money.

Typically, it takes 3 to 4 days total for stamped concrete installation. Workers put in long days over those 3-4 days, often 8-10 hours depending on the scale of the project. By the end of their work, labor will equate to 35-40 hours total in most cases.

If you want a glossy sheen, acrylic is the best sealant for stamped concrete. However, if you want a natural look, clearcoat is your best option for stamped concrete.

It can cost between $8 and $20 per sq. ft. for stamped concrete. The less colors and patterns, the cheaper it will cost per sq. ft. Labor costs include 35-40 hours at a rate of $30-$80 an hour. Labor makes up the biggest portion of the total cost of stamped concrete installation and can add up to $3,200-$4,000.

Your stamped concrete surface can last 20-25 years as long as you apply sealant and concrete cleaner every 2-5 years. Whether it is a patio, driveway, or walkway, expect to spend between $3,000 and $12,000. Have fun choosing the style and design of your new stamped concrete walkway, wall, driveway, or sidewalk.