Stamped Concrete vs Pavers – Differences Between Stamped Concrete and Pavers

Stamped concrete

Pavers

• Stamped concrete ranks below in safety in comparison to its competitor. It is generally slippery when wet, causing a lot of accidents during the monsoon. This gives it comparable drawback in house installations.

• Pavers although not safe, but better than its competitor in terms of safety. Its uneven structure can cause accidents yet it is much safer than its competitor.

• It takes around 3-5 days before you can use stamped concrete after its installation. It needs proper cure after its installation.

• They can be used immediately after its installation. No such care is required. So easy and quick if you say to be proper.

• Stamped concrete is very ductile and get damaged very easily. Heavy load and settlement are the major factors for its degradation.

• They are durable and have a longer life span. They can sustain heavy pressure giving it the ability to hold itself for a longer period of time.

• They are harder to maintain due to the concrete. People often get out of ideas in maintenance works for Stamped concrete.

• Pavers are easy to maintain. They can be molded under extreme climatic conditions. Not much hindrance occurs in the maintenance of Pavers.

• Proper finishing work is very difficult. This is due to the presence of concrete in it that makes it difficult for good finishing.

• Various designs and pattern can be accomplished by proper finishing. If properly installed, they can be wonderful in terms of display.

• They are cost ineffective. It costs around $8-$20 for its installation.

• They are cost effective. It costs around $4-$15 for its installation

• In terms of their look and pattern, Stamped concrete comes in unlimited shapes and colors.

• Pavers are also available in varying shapes and colors, but the numbers are very less in comparison to its competitor.

• Stamped concrete can be easily customized

• Pavers are very hard to customize, next to impossible.