Decorative concrete in Denton TX - a stained or stamped finish in the color you chose
Tired of plain gray concrete? We pour it stamped or stain it in a color you see on a sample and approve first.
Groundwork Denton Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in Denton, pouring driveways, patios, walks and slabs for homeowners and property managers in the cities around it. We're best known for the prep under the slab that nobody sees. Decorative concrete is the part you look at every day, so we give the pattern or stain color the same care we give the base.
- Base and drainage planned first
- Written estimate before any work
- Clean site and a final walk-through
Decorative concrete in Denton, stamped or stained
Decorative concrete in Denton, TX means one of two things. We press a stamped pattern into a fresh pour, or we stain a slab a new color, so a patio, walk or concrete floor stops looking like plain gray. Most people call when a slab looks dull and worn, or when they're pouring new work and want it to suit the house.
What moves the price is the size of the area, the pattern and colors you pick, and whether we're staining an old slab or pouring a new one. Summer heat shortens the window for pouring and sealing, so the season can move both the schedule and the quote. My written estimate shows what's included, like tear-out and hauling, before anything starts.
- Ground prep. We dig out and pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, so the finish isn't resting on loose dirt.
- Forms and pour. We set the forms to your shape and slope, then pour and level the concrete before it starts to stiffen.
- Stamping. On new work we press the pattern and color into the surface while it's still soft enough to take a clean imprint.
- Staining. On new or existing slabs we clean and prep the surface, then apply acid or water-based stain in the color you chose.
- Sealing. A clear sealer goes on last to protect the color and the pattern from sun and everyday wear.
Stamped, stained and sealed concrete
Decorative work covers new concrete with a pattern pressed in, old or new slabs stained a different color, and the sealing that keeps either one looking right.
Stamped patios and walks
We pour new concrete and press a pattern into it, like stone or brick, then seal it so the texture and color stay crisp.
Acid stain
Acid stain reacts with the concrete itself for a mottled, natural look, a good fit when you want an earthy color with some variation in it.
Water-based stain
Water-based stain sits on the surface and comes in far more colors, a better fit when you want something brighter, softer or more even.
Resealing
We clean and reseal stamped or stained concrete so sun and foot traffic don't wear through to the bare surface underneath.
If you're picturing something not listed here, like a colored cap on a concrete retaining wall, ask us about it.
Why decorative concrete is worth doing right
Good decorative work keeps its color and stays even for years with a reseal now and then. Done in a hurry, it can fade in patches or crack across the pattern, and colored concrete is hard to patch without the repair showing.
- Water runs awayWe check where the water goes before we form, so the slab sheds rain away from the house instead of toward it.
- A base that holdsA base that's raked level instead of dug out and packed settles with the dirt, and the pattern cracks right along with it.
- Pours timed for heatWe avoid midday summer pours, because concrete that sets too fast can end up with a weak, dusty top and patchy color.
- Joints cut on timeControl joints are grooves that give the slab a place to crack neatly, and when they're cut late, cracks show up wherever the slab picks.
How a decorative job runs
I come out and look
You call or send the form, and we set a time. I come out, measure, and talk through what's under the slab and where water will go.
Written estimate and sample
I send a written estimate that says what's included. For stain work we lay a sample patch for you to approve before we color the whole area.
The work and walk-through
Our crew handles the prep, forms, pour, finish and sealing, and I check the work at the key steps. We walk the finished job with you before we pack up.
Why homeowners call us for decorative work
I spent years patching concrete that sank, cracked or held water for a property management company, so I start every decorative job from the ground up. A color only looks good as long as the slab under it stays even.
The base before the pattern
If the budget gets tight, I'd sooner trim the pattern than the base, because a fancy finish on a sinking slab is money spent twice.
Straight talk on stain
We'll tell you plainly when a water-based stain fits your color ideas better than an acid stain, even if you came in asking for acid.
Joints shown before we pour
I show you where the joints will go before the pour, so you know where normal cracking is likely to show up.
You deal with me
When you call (940) 287-2036 or send the form, you'll hear from me directly, and I'm the one who comes out to measure.
Decorative concrete in Denton and nearby cities
If your job includes a new drive approach, curb cut or sidewalk at the street, the City of Denton wants an application with a site plan, specifications and a $1,000 concrete surety bond, plus an inspection before the pour. We're licensed and insured, and we handle the application and book the inspections, since the city has contractors schedule them.
About 52 percent of Denton County's soil is expansive clay that swells when wet and shrinks in dry spells, though that's a county figure and your lot can differ. We see that movement in Corinth and Lewisville too, so we put extra work into the base and joints before any color goes on.
Tell us about your slab
Send the slab's size, its current finish and your color ideas, or call (940) 287-2036. I'll reply within one business day to set up a free, no-obligation estimate at your place.
Call (940) 287-2036Questions about decorative concrete
How much does stamped concrete cost in Denton TX?
In the Dallas area, stamped concrete usually costs about $8 to $28 per square foot. Where yours lands depends on the size of the area, the pattern and colors you pick, and local labor. Our on-site estimate puts your number in writing.
Should I use acid stain or water-based stain on my concrete?
Acid stain only comes in earth tones like tan, brown, terra cotta, ochre, olive green and black, so pick water-based for brights, pastels or white. Water-based gives more even color but sits nearer the surface, so it wears faster where people walk most. Any stain can look different from slab to slab, which is why we approve a sample first.
How often does stamped concrete need to be resealed?
Every two to three years is the usual advice for stamped concrete facing Dallas-area sun and wear, so it's worth planning that from the start. One sealer maker notes each coat can make the surface less grippy, and sand mixed into the wet sealer helps, which matters on walks and pool decks.
What does Denton require for a new driveway approach or curb cut?
The city wants an application, a surety bond and an inspection before the pour, as covered above. A final inspection after the pour isn't required, but you can ask for one. We file the application and schedule the inspections, so you only need to stay in touch with us.
Can you stain an existing concrete patio in Denton?
Yes, once the surface is cleaned and prepped, and water-based stain can even go over an old sealer after proper prep. New concrete should be at least 28 days old before acid staining, because fresher concrete can take the color unevenly.