Winter Maintenance For Your Stamped Concrete

Whitby’s Top Stamped Concrete Installations & Repairs

Stamped concrete is a beautiful alternative to traditional concrete surfaces, able to imitate expensive stone and brick when installed by a specialist, but this kind of concrete also requires special care, especially during the winter months. The first year is the most crucial when it comes to stamped concrete Whitby care, so if your home has a new surface, be extra careful this winter when caring for it.

Before the weather gets too chilly, give your stamped concrete a good scrub down to remove any dirt and debris and apply a sealant. Sealants should be applied once a year. This will prevent the concrete from staining and can keep the worst of winter’s wear and tear away.

When possible, remove snow and ice from concrete surfaces as soon as possible. One of the greatest threats to your stamped concrete whitby is the cycle of freezing and thawing, by ice and snow. Freezing and thawing can cause the concrete to expand and contract, damaging stamped patterns and causing cracks in the concrete.

When ice or snow hits, instead of using salt or chemical ice melt, we recommend using sand. The sand will give your shoes traction when you step outside, but you’ll also be able to easily sweep it off later without worrying about it sticking on your concrete. And it if gets stuck in the cracks, you can always just hose the sand away once the weather warms up.

Whether you’re looking to install stamped concrete whitby, epoxy, a walkway or driveway, we’re here to help. Contact us today for a free estimate at 647-947-7367. We proudly service all of Scarborough, Whitby, Oshawa, Ajax and more. We guarantee experience, expertise, and a commitment to customer service!