When resurfacing your concrete either due to age, looks, or just because you need a change, you have multiple resurfacing options at your disposable. Two of the most common options are concrete stamping and stamped concrete overlays. There is some debate over which is best, but a stamped concrete overlay is often considered the best option in the majority of circumstances.

What Traditional Concrete Stamping Is
Traditional concrete stamping requires completely tearing down your original concrete then repouring fresh concrete and "stamping" the desired pattern into the concrete while drying . This are a great option if you want to make sure that your structure is intact and that the inside is just as fresh as the outside. Traditional concrete stamping can be used with any type of home and architectural style. Brick or stone concrete stamping are some beautiful and popular stamping choices for materials that look beautiful paired with many styles of homes. Traditional concrete stamping will compliment your home beautifully, whether it's part of a walk way up to the front door or elegant textured stairs, the traditional concrete stamping adds to the value and appearance of your house while providing a functional, brand new structure. The downside to traditional stamping is that it is far more expensive than concrete overlays because of the tear-down and repouring of the concrete structure.

What A Stamped Overlay Is
A stamped overlay takes less time, is more efficient, and is a cover that goes over existing concrete. It costs less to do than traditional concrete stamping because there is no tear-down and repouring required.  A stamped overlay protects the concrete from being damaged in the future and provides a very rugged coating that allows for a much longer life for your concrete flooring. A stamped concrete overlay can be used for sidewalks, patios, driveways, and more. It covers up ugly and chipping concrete easily and goes over it for a smoother, more aesthetically pleasing look that seems brand new and is available in a range of colors is available to choose from, from latte colored to coral to mahogany.

Stamped overlays don't use too many materials and take far less time than a traditional stamped concrete installation. You can personalize your stamped overlay with different patterns, textures, and colors. Choose from textures such as masonry, cobblestone, and limestone for stamped overlay. Stamped overlays can be applied indoors and outdoors for resurfacing. They bring an aesthetic beauty to cracked or broken down looking concrete surfaces, and can be applied to pool decks, patios, entryways, floors, and floors of garages to give them a brand new coating that looks and lasts longer. Stamped overlays are very affordable and a great way to repair old concrete surfaces and make them look great at a low cost.