What decorative concrete means in Las Vegas
On a new pour the options are stamping, integral or broadcast colour, exposed aggregate, salt finish and a decorative sawn pattern, all decided before the concrete arrives.
On an existing slab the options are staining, a stampable or microtopping overlay, polishing indoors, and a coating system. These work with a slab that is structurally sound.
In the valley the decorative decision is usually made on an existing slab, and it is usually made about a pool deck or a back yard that gets used from March to November.
How decorative concrete is poured
The first question on any decorative job is always the condition of the existing slab, because that decides whether the conversation is about finishes or about replacement.
The second is exposure. A surface in full sun with no shade needs a light colour and a UV-stable system. A shaded surface needs texture and drainage more than it needs colour.
The third is maintenance appetite. Stamped and stained finishes need resealing every few years, exposed aggregate needs it less often, and a plain broom finish needs almost nothing.
Every decorative surface still needs its control joints, and the good ones hide those joints inside the pattern instead of cutting across it.
What decorative concrete costs in Las Vegas, NV
Broom is the baseline, salt finish and colour are modest additions, exposed aggregate sits in the middle, and stamped with multiple colours and a border is the top of the range.
Broom is the baseline in the $8-$15 per square foot range, stamped is the top at $13-$22 per square foot, and overlays sit at $4-$9 per square foot.
Where decorative concrete goes wrong in Nevada
The most expensive version of this is choosing a finish that needs resealing and then not resealing it. Three years of neglect undoes the entire premium that was paid up front.
Any decorative finish here needs its sealer maintained against UV that is far stronger than in most markets. Three years of neglect undoes the premium.
Where we do decorative concrete
We cover Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and the wider Clark County valley, including and 34 more areas.
Questions we get asked about decorative concrete
What is the cheapest decorative option?
A salt finish or a single integral colour over a broom finish. Both look deliberate and add little to the pour.
Which decorative finish lasts longest with least maintenance?
Exposed aggregate with a good sealer, or integral colour on a broom finish. Stamped looks the best and needs the most upkeep.
Can decorative work be done on my existing slab?
If it is sound, yes. Staining, overlays and coatings all work on existing concrete.
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Get a price for your decorative concrete
Call (702) 966-9498 and we will come out, measure, and leave you a written quote. There is no charge for the visit and no obligation afterwards.