Depending design & additional prep work – price will vary.

Concrete sidewalks, driveways and steps take a beating every winter from both de-icing chemicals and the elements.  Eventually, your driveway and other concrete surfaces become aesthetically displeasing and require very costly replacement

• Provides an easy to clean, low maintenance surface.

 

Decorative Concrete Specialist

“Turn Ordinary into Extraordinary”
www.ConcreteFlooringLakeOzark.com

Phone – 573 216 0930

 

Just got this Club House Floor Completed for my New Friends at Emerald Bay Condo Complex, and Lakefront Property Management, if your familiar with HWY HH, Emerald Bay is Located just a half a mile past Duckhead Rd on the left side, just off the hwy.

This is The Club House Down by the water, most all the info is explained in the Video without going into great detail, but it turned out real Nice!!… Please Check it out.

Remember it cost nothing, zip, nada, zilch, zero FREE… to get a no Obligation Estimate.

Give me a call at 573-216-0930 today!

One of the best ways to get an estimate on concrete is to: request a concrete quote.

Although this is a loaded question (and I might get some nasty feedback), I’ll give it a try based on my 9 years of concrete experience. I have done many different finishes, from epoxy, to stamped overlays and stenciling, spray on, and trowel finishes.

Consumer beware: There is always a low-ball bidder, and usually a high-ball bidder, so I’ll try to give you the ranges:

Prices vary based on:

• Size – Larger jobs will lower the price per square foot. Usually 1,000ft +
• Scope of work – Basic application or detailed work, patterns, inlays etc.
• Preparation – How your surface is prepped will affect price.
• Time frame - Overnight or overtime work = more money.
• Products used – Inexpensive hardware store brand vs. professional grade.
• Experience-level of the installer – The more qualified installers tend to charge more for their knowledge, which is well worth it!

Prices of concrete finishes and patterns:

Acid stain: Sometimes referred to as acid etch, acid wash or acid washed concrete, patina stain, etc. is used to add a permanent color to an existing or freshly poured cement topping or a concrete slab.

Prices can range from $2 per square foot to $7 for a basic application.
Average price for a new concrete slab with remedial cleaning required and basic pattern with a standard residential grade sealer is about $3 – $5.

Some Prices from around the Nation:

Seattle, WA prices were $5 – $7 per square foot.
Vancouver, BC prices were $4 – $6 per square foot.
Austin, TX prices were $2 – $5 per square foot.

Stamped Concrete: Also called imprinted cement or patterned concrete can give a newly poured concrete surface the look of natural stone or brick. When pouring a new concrete slab, you can stamp or imprint the setting cement creating a pattern often resembling a rock or masonry look.

The cost of placing , finishing and stamping concrete can be anywhere from $5 – $15 per square foot.

The cost of stamped concrete can fluctuate heavily, as custom stamp pattern mats are usually quite expensive. There is also the forming; grading and site work; layout and metal rebar installation; all of which factor into the price of it all.

Thin Resurfacing Systems: Topping systems, resurfacing systems, scratch coats, micro toppings, thin cement overlays etc. are systems that work great for rejuvenating old or damaged concrete or cement, rather than having to tear it out and re-pour it all.

The cost to resurface a concrete slab can vary quite a bit. Basic grey cement color over fairly good condition concrete could be as low as $2.25 per square foot, whereas intricate patterns, multicolor and borders can run you in the price range of $4 – $8 per square foot.

The repair work required prior to resurfacing is the biggest variable, and the other is the level of decorative input required by the installer.

Stamped Concrete Toppings: Resurfacing concrete, stamp overlays, imprinted overlays, patterned cement topping, etc. are types of cement resurfacing systems designed to add a new surface to an existing concrete or wood substrate with some type of stamped or imprinted pattern usually resembling rock, stone or brick. These systems are some of the most difficult to install, yet can yield absolutely beautiful results. Starting costs for stamped concrete overlays are usually in the $5 range but have been known to climb to the $15 – $20 per square foot cost in the casinos of Las Vegas and high-end homes.

These systems will run about $7 – $10 on average.

Stamped concrete products and systems can be expensive and require a very talented individual to assemble. The key to a good stamp overlay is having an artisan who can create the realistic look of stone or brick using concrete.

Concrete Countertops: Cast-in-place or pre-cast concrete counter-tops and vanities are simply refined, colored or finished concrete slabs that can be used as a decorative element.

The material costs for concrete counter tops are only a small factor; however, it is the time and labor of creating the form, detail work, polishing, coloring and finishing that adds to the price.

Most concrete counter-tops are custom made from scratch and can cost anywhere from $45 – $225 per square foot.
Factors that affect the price of concrete counter-tops are the details including, inlays, custom accents, decorative edges, surface finish, colors, and level of detail and experience on the installer’s side. You must also factor in the transportation and ultimately the installation that both play a big part.

Garage Coatings and Epoxies: Epoxy coatings, color flake, granite epoxy, quartz flooring, epoxy quartz, etc.

From a simple one-color epoxy coating to a more complex quartz trowel down system, all use epoxy as a binder and sometimes a urethane as a topcoat to coat and cover concrete, creating a uniform, consistent finish that is chemical resistant, and easy to maintain. Epoxy and urethane materials are the primary cost factors.

Thin coating systems use much less material than thick ones. For example, a gallon of epoxy can yield over 100 square feet at 1/64th of an inch, but only about 13 square feet at 1/8th of an inch, and thickness usually determines the durability and longevity.

Prices for an epoxy system can range from $2 – $15. Garage coatings average around $3 – $6, whereas a clean room like in a meat packing area with special cove base and sanitary requirements may cost around the $7 – $12 per square foot.

Other factors that effect the price of decorative concrete

A big factor in the cost of decorative concrete finishes (mainly floors) is the condition of the concrete and the necessary repairs, leveling and preparation to get a good bond. This is where it is important to be educated on the difference in bids and what exactly your installation contractor is going to do!

In order to ensure a long lasting surface, it is critical to get proper surface prep done. Many low-ball companies will skimp on the surface prep and initially save you $1or $2 dollars per square foot, but may end up costing you thousands to repair or redo a failing floor.

Surface preparation may include: sanding, grinding, acid etching, cleaning, shot blasting, scarifying or other technique, but either way the surface must be clean and free from all contaminates that could act as a bond breaker. Surface preparation can easily add $1 or $2 per square foot, but is the best money you’ll ever spend.

Summary

Let me summarize by saying even though I have tried to give a range of costs and prices for various decorative concrete systems, each and every location, system, application, product, installer, situation and variable is different. To get exact pricing for your application contact your local installation professionals and find out for yourself.

If you have any additional questions or feedback please feel free to

contact us

and send us your thoughts today!

Decorative Concrete Specialist

“Turn Ordinary into Extraordinary”
www.ConcreteFlooringLakeOzark.com

Phone – 573 216 0930

Here’s one I did in May of 2011 a few Months Back (sorry for the delay in getting the Video on my blog) it was placed on a Back Deck of the Condo Unit, a Solid Surface with No Boarder or Pattern, just a Nice Chunky like texture…. I put Choc colorant into the Mix and then Sprayed with our Choc colored Acid Stain.

Then Locked in the color with our Premium Outdoor Sealer.

It turned out very Rich in Color and in some area’s has a marble effect with some depth to give it some dimension!!

JUST LOOK AT IT!!

Call me at 573-216-0930 and get your FREE Estimate today!!

There was Asphalt Sealer on the concrete which we removed, fixed some Huge Cracks on each slab, which were at least 1/2 inch in width, and about 12 feet long each and there were about 10 or 12 that needed some repair.

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Then we put down a Taupe Color for the grout, added the Basket  Weave Brick Pattern, Sprayed our Brick Color on top OF the stencil, then Acid stained with 3 coats of Charcoal Colorant, and sealed with 2 coats of our Premium Sealer.

And once again another Driveway was Beautified by Custom Concrete Design in Lake of the Ozarks, MO

Give me a call at 573-216-0930 for a No Obligation FREE Estimate.

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Decorative concrete is used on a large scale these days. You will find them almost everywhere starting from the interior of the house to the bridges and commercial roads. Well, there are several factors that have contributed to the popularity of these concretes. So, if you are looking to make a house or even to refurbish the old worn out concrete slabs, you should consider this option quite seriously.

The first and foremost advantage of the decorative concrete is the durability that it adds to the concrete. This has become even more important with the advent of new technologies in this field. These days, new decorative concretes are manufactured with enhanced technologies that creates lighter, faster and stronger cure. They start working faster and offer a wider range of protection to the concrete. Another great thing with these concretes is that, apart from increasing the aesthetic appeal of your house, these concretes will also value to the property. This will come handy when you will sell the house at a later time.

Though these two are very important in increasing the popularity of the Decorative concrete, they are not the only reasons why they are so much preferred by the home owners and designers. In fact, there are several other benefits of these concretes as well.

First of all, these concretes are very affordable. Even if you are looking to make patterns on the design by adding aggregate materials, it will stay comfortably under a reasonable budget. They are cheaper than the other decorative options and naturally, people prefer it over others. Also, they can be manufactured very easily and quickly. Also, it offers a wide range of flexibility; you can adjust the thickness of the slab and do other things to suit your requirements.

There is a wide range of places where these concretes can be applied suitably. For example, you can apply it on the walls, ceilings, and on floors. Apart from the indoor uses, they are equally good in the exterior areas as well. For example, you can use them in the patios, hospital rooms, production areas and anywhere that you want to be aesthetically appealing.

Another great thing with decorative concrete is that they it is very easy to install.  This is because the mixing and preparation is very easy and fast. Also, they cure and dry very fast so that you get instant result as well. This is certainly one major reason why the industry prefers it.

The variety is certainly another very important factor that has contributed to the popularity of the decorative concrete. There are several ways through which you can decorate the concrete slabs. So, you will always have the chance to choose the one that will deliver you the best result. Also, it is easier to create designs on them and install them without much hassle. Naturally, they are one of the best options that you have if you want to decorate your house.