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The cost to install stamped concrete averages about $12 per square foot, with a typical range of $8 to $28 per square foot. For example, a 12-by-12-foot patio costs around $1,730 on average. The final price depends on many factors, including the project's total square footage, the intricacy of the design, concrete thickness and grade, and local labor rates. Other variables that can influence the cost are site accessibility, the need for land preparation or grading, and whether you choose to add staining or sealing. More complex designs with curves, steps, or walls will increase labor and material costs. You can save money by pouring and stamping the concrete yourself. Keep in mind that resealing stamped concrete costs an average of $1.50 per square foot, plus labor.

While a contractor is on-site repairing your concrete steps, you can have them inspect other concrete surfaces for minor damage. They may be able to fix cracks in your driveway or garage floor during the same visit. You can also ask them to check your home's foundation for minor issues they can address. However, general concrete repair experts typically cannot handle larger jobs, like leveling a sunken foundation. For major structural projects, you will need to hire a structural engineer.

Generally speaking, epoxy is the best garage floor coating. There are two main types of garage floor coating you can consider: epoxy and polyaspartic. Epoxy coating comes at a more affordable price but loses when it comes to durability and long-term use. Polyaspartic coatings cost more and don’t offer as much traction, but they withstand accidents better and don’t tend to fade. Most homeowners choose an epoxy coating.

You can paint concrete with paint rollers. In fact, using paint rollers is considered one of the easiest ways to evenly apply paint on concrete. A paint roller with a 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick nap—which is basically a fabric paint roller cover—is best for painting concrete. The thicker the nap, the more paint it can hold to fill those pesky concrete cracks and crevices.