9 Popular Stamped Concrete Patterns

Flagstone stamp concrete with a shiny sealcoat finish — *Stamp concrete flagstone pattern reflecting light in the evening.*

So you’re thinking about using stamped concrete for your driveway, sidewalk, or patio but you’d like to find out a little more about what patterns you can choose from.

Well, you’ve come to the right place!

We are a concrete and paving company in the Columbia, SC area and anything to do with concrete is right up our alley.

Stamped concrete has many advantages over pavers but you don’t have to sacrifice beauty.

In this post, we’ll give you some great stamped concrete ideas and discuss:

9 popular types of concrete stamp patterns
Stamped concrete maintenance

If you’d like to get into more of the pros and cons and FAQs of stamped concrete, check out our resource here.

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Stamped and stained concrete patio with a large covered hot tub in a lush green back yard with trees — *A stained and stamped concrete patio makes a great place for a hot tub .*

What types of concrete stamp patterns are there?

Concrete stamps patterns come in a variety of options. We feel it helps to see stamped concrete pictures so you can get a great feel for which pattern catches your eye. Then you can talk with a trusted stamped concrete contractor near you about what pattern will work best for your project.

Below, we’ll discuss 9 different types of concrete stamping. Be on the lookout for your favorite.

Stamped concrete with circle patterns and no stain. — *Close-up view of abstract stamped concrete with circular patterns on a garden walkway.*

1. Abstract design

As long as someone can create a stamp pad or roller for it, you can have almost any look you can imagine. Unique modern stamped concrete patterns like the one above involve concentric circles overlapping each other or other interesting shapes.

As long as you can find a stamp that suits your fancy (or have one made), you can also have swirls, amoeba patterns, or geometric shapes in your stamped concrete design.

Sealcoating stamped concrete in a slate pattern with a shiny, wet-look finish with a roller brush — *Stamped concrete made to look like stone in an Ashlar pattern being seal coated with a roller brush to make it shiny and weatherproof.*

2. Ashlar paving pattern

Ashlar is a classic laying pattern for dressed stone pavers. The stone is generally cut into rectangles and squares. Then the stone masons lay three or four different-sized pavers or tiles in a specific way.

People love ashlar paving patterns because it creates a rustic, almost random look. But the same pattern actually subtly repeats over and over, creating harmony.

It’s easy to replicate this look with a special concrete stamp for a much lower cost. When the stamped concrete is stained and sealed professionally, it looks very high-end.

close-up view of stained brick stamped concrete — *Stamped concrete pavement in a brick pattern and stained to look like real brick.*

3. Brick-stamped concrete

Another popular pattern involves a brick concrete stamp that looks like brick laid in straight rows just like a brick wall of a house. The effect can resemble brick pavers so closely that it can be difficult to tell if it is stamped or real brick unless someone looks carefully. Especially if the staining and sealing are done well.

Brick provides a warm, charming aesthetic to any hardscape area. And brick stamping on concrete can do the same thing for a lower cost.

Choose any color that suits your home’s exterior color palette. And instantly, your concrete driveway can have a burst of character and whimsy.

Cobblestone stamped concrete pattern in a fan shape — *Stamped concrete in a cobblestone mosaic fan pattern and stained to look like real cobblestone.*

4. Cobblestone-stamped concrete

Cobblestone probably brings to mind images of Old World European roads, sidewalks, and alleyways. When we think of cobblestone today, we are talking about small, natural stones often shaped into squares and used for paving.

These stones are pretty versatile and can be laid in many interesting patterns from country cobblestone to various fan, random, circle, or serpentine options.

Flagstone stamped concrete patio stained to look like gray grout with dark wicker patio furniture — *A stamped concrete patio with a flagstone pattern has a seating area with a fire pit behind a home with gray siding.*

5. Flagstone-stamped concrete

Stamping concrete allows you to customize your concrete surface to make it more decorative. Flagstone is one of the most commonly used patterns. It’s especially popular for patios and walkways. There are different types of flagstone stamps you can use and, of course, you have many beautiful color options, as well.

You can also carry stamped flagstone to your driveway to really give your curb appeal a wow factor.

Red stained brick stamped concrete in herrinbone pattern — *Close-up view of stamped concrete in brick herringbone pattern stained red.*

6. Herringbone pattern stamped concrete

Herringbone patterns provide one of the most timeless aesthetics for your home and go with almost any architectural style. Have the color customized to match a Traditional or Modern home and landscape.

Enjoy the look of brick without the hefty price tag or worry about weeds growing up between the brick pavers.

Leaf pattern stamped concrete with large leaf and veining — *Leaf detail stamped onto a concrete floor for a decorative look that utilizes the beauty of nature.*

7. Leaf-stamped concrete

Ready for something new and creative? Leaf stamp concrete is a great option to compliment your home’s look with the beauty of nature. If you want a more tropical vibe, opt for sizeable tropical leaf imprints and designs. For something more native, go with the design of leaves from local trees. Or even use a design that incorporates leaves from the specific trees in your yard.

You can leave this leaf design in your concrete gray or you can add color to give it even more pop. Why not bring a natural, organic feel to your concrete design that you’ll enjoy for years to come?

Slate stamped concrete with 3 different colors — *Stamped concrete pavement in a slate pattern with 3 different stain colors.*

8. Slate-stamped concrete

A slate concrete stamp can give you the look of glorious natural slate at a fraction of the price and you can choose the color that works best with your home’s palette.

One of the most popular types is Roman slate-stamped concrete/Italian slate-stamped concrete. But there are many kinds of slate you can mimic with stamping.

Concrete stamping patterns for slate include:

Brazilian slate
Chinese slate
Indian slate
Pennsylvania slate
Welsh slate
And more…

To get the closest look to real slate, you’ll want to choose a professional concrete company near you that is very experienced and who knows how to mix colors, sealants, and textures to accomplish the look you desire.

Wood stamped concrete that is stained brown and a bit weathered — *Stamped concrete pavement in a wood pattern and stained to look like real wood.*

9. Wood-stamped concrete

Stamped concrete that looks like wood is extremely popular for pool decking, patios, and walkways. You can get wood plank concrete stamps that look like many different types of wood from rustic and knotted to more fine-grained effects.

Some examples of stamp concrete wood ideas include:

Hardwoods like oak, maple, walnut, or cherry
Cedar and pine
Driftwood or barn wood
Mahogany

Again, the more carefully you select the wood stamp, the colors, textures, and seal coat, the more closely your stamped concrete will resemble genuine wood.

Stained and stamped concrete patio under a roof extension near a green yard — *Stamped and stained concrete patio with brown wicker furniture on a sunny day.*

Stamped concrete maintenance

When it comes to the maintenance required for stamped concrete, the main things you’ll want to do every year or two would be:

Sweeping/leaf blowing, as needed
Use furniture pads to prevent indentations in the concrete
Clean up any stains/spills quickly with a mild detergent and soft-bristle brush
Pressure washing - at just the right pressure 1-2 times per year
Sealing stamped concrete about every 2-3 years or as directed by the manufacturer of sealant
Repairing any cracks as needed

You’ll also want to avoid using harsh chemicals that could damage your concrete like many deicers, strong acids, chlorine, oil, gasoline, ammonia, bleach, and others.

Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for using chemicals and consult with a professional contractor or the manufacturer if you have questions. It can also be wise to do a test patch on a small area of your concrete to be sure a specific chemical won’t be a problem.

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