Stamped Concrete Porch Contractor Los Angeles

What is the first thing you see when you walk up to your door in Los Angeles? Your porch, of course. If you have a concrete porch, there’s no reason for it to be boring grey. Make your porch pop with stamped concrete. 

With stamped concrete you can copy the look of almost any flooring option -- brick, pavers, natural stone, even hardwood -- at a fraction of the cost. As an added bonus, concrete is extremely durable and can be installed at a fraction of the cost of those other materials. 

Designing a stamped concrete porch in Los Angeles

Usually when you think of stamped concrete, you think of patios, driveways or walkways. But have you ever thought of bringing that same design aesthetic to your porch? You walk on it every day. Why not make it special?

Stamped concrete is a great option for porches large and small. Plus, if you already have a concrete porch, you can simply install an overlay and add some pizzazz to your porch!

Plus, with the flexibility and durability of concrete, you have many design options available to you.

• Faux Wood: Who wouldn’t want a hardwood porch? But with all the wear and tear porches go through on a daily basis, it would probably be more of a hassle than it's worth. Did you know that concrete can be made to look and feel like real hardwood? The wood stamps available today are made from molds that use real lumber. You get an authentic grain and texture to your stamped porch. Plus, when you couple that stamping with staining, you get a porch to rival any wood deck.

• Stamped Details: You can get amazing results from stamping and staining. You can use stamping and staining to create a contrasting border, mimic the look of cut stone or pavers, even brick. You can customize the look of your porch as much or as little as you want to create the design that best fits your home.

• Hand-Tooled Porch: Stamps are a great way to create texture in concrete, but there is another way to create a stunning look in your concrete porch -- hand tooling. This is when a saw is used to cut a pattern into the concrete. This pattern is often stained a contrasting color to give the look of grout lines. Another plus? Using hand-tooling can create a completely custom pattern

I already have a concrete porch in Los Angeles. How can I stamp it?

Already have a concrete porch? Fantastic! In all likelihood (assuming there is no major damage), you can easily refinish your porch with a new layer of concrete, which can then be stained and stamped to your liking. 

What will happen when you get a porch overlay? This is what your contractor is going to do:

• Grind and pressure wash your porch

• Mask off any surfaces you want to protect

• Mix and apply the skim coating of concrete

• Apply the top coat

• Stamp or hand-tool the concrete

• Stain your concrete

• Seal the new concrete surface.

The whole process will take about a week, depending on the complexity of the job. At the end, you will be able to enjoy the new look every time you walk to your door.

How much will a stamped concrete porch cost in Los Angeles?

As with any home improvement project, the cost is going to rely on the amount of labor and materials needed to complete it. The more complex the job, the more it is going to cost. If your porch has significant damage, that will also have to be addressed before any new design can be added.

That said, here’s a brief cost break down:

• Plain design: A plain, grey design with straight lines will likely run about $6 to $10 per square foot. 

• Simple design: A more simple design that uses just one color and one decorative stamp will probably cost about $20 to $25 per square foot.

• Custom design: Looking for something more luxe? A custom design using two or three colors with a contrasting border will end up costing about $25 to $30 per square foot.

• Elaborate design: Ready for the ultimate in eye-catching, high-end results? When you choose a more elaborate design with hand-applied coloring, borders and sawcut designs you will end up with amazing results. This will run $15 or more per square foot.

Why should I choose a concrete porch in Los Angeles?

As far as durability and maintenance goes, you can’t go wrong with concrete. It can be easily washed with household soap and water. It should be resealed every few years to protect it from wear and tear. Also, concrete is a cheaper option than bricks, pavers, or hardwood. Not only that, but in most cases concrete is poured in one day, meaning your project may be done well before any project using other materials.

There are many ways you can style your concrete porch in Los Angeles. Let the experienced professionals at Concrete Decor Contractor help you on the path to designing a show-stopping porch. Call us today!