Decorative concrete in Edmond, OK - a color and finish you'll be glad to keep up
Plain gray concrete looking tired? We add color, texture or a pattern, then help you pick a sealer you can keep up with.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- We respond within 1 business day.
What can decorative concrete do for a plain slab in Edmond?
Decorative concrete is concrete finished with color, stain, a stamped pattern, texture, exposed stone or a polish, then sealed, and in Edmond we pour it new or use it to give a solid old slab a different look.
Most folks who call about decorative work either have a patio or walk that's sound but plain, or they're pouring something new, maybe a stamped concrete patio, and want more than gray. The price moves with the size of the slab, how many finishes you put together, how much steel goes in it and whether an old slab has to come out first. The schedule turns on that tear-out, the ground prep, any city permit and the wait for the concrete to cure before the sealer can go on. I'll measure and put your own numbers in a written estimate that spells out what's included.
How do you know your concrete is ready for a new finish?
A plain gray slab
Your patio or walk is solid and stays put, but it looks bare next to the house. That usually makes it a good candidate for stain or color, and waiting doesn't hurt it, though it's easier to plan alongside any other concrete work you've got coming.
Stains that won't wash out
Oil, rust or fertilizer marks that stay put after a scrubbing usually mean the surface is bare and soaking up whatever lands on it. The longer they sit, the deeper they go, so color and a sealer are easier before they set in.
Chipping, flaking or sunken spots
If the top is flaking but the slab underneath is solid, it can often be resurfaced and finished. If a section has sunk or tilted, the ground under it gave way and no finish fixes that, so waiting lets water get under it and that piece is usually headed for tear-out.
How we do decorative concrete, from the ground up to the sealer
It starts with you and me talking about upkeep, because every finish and every sealer asks something of you later, and I'd rather you know that before you choose. On a new slab we dig out and pack the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, set the forms and any steel the job calls for, pour, then work in the color, pattern or texture while the concrete can still take it. We cut control joints, shallow cuts that give the slab a planned place to crack, and on patterns with lines that run roughly parallel, like brick or tile, they can sometimes hide in the grout lines, while a random stone pattern leaves them easier to see. Then the slab cures, which means it sits and gains strength before the sealer goes on. If a budget gets tight, I'd rather trim the finish than the base, because nobody sees the base on day one but it decides how the slab holds up.
Decorative work often sits next to other concrete. When a patio steps into a slope, we can build concrete retaining walls to hold the ground back, and a stained or polished floor indoors starts with concrete floor installation done right.
Integral color
The color goes into the concrete before it's poured, so it runs all the way through the slab. It suits a new patio or walk where you want one steady color that doesn't show a chip as plainly.
Stains and dyes
These go on the surface of a new or existing slab for a mottled or even tone. They suit a sound older slab you want to change without tearing it out.
Stamped or textured
A pattern or texture gets pressed into fresh concrete to look like stone, brick or tile. It suits patios and walks where you want the look of pavers on one solid slab.
Exposed aggregate
We wash away the top layer so the stones in the mix show through. It suits folks who like a pebbled look that hides dirt and wear well.
Get a written estimate for your decorative concrete
We respond within 1 business day. I'll come out for a free estimate at your property, measure, and send you in writing what's included, with no pressure to book.
(405) 285-3167- Based in
- Edmond, OK 73034
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–10 PM
What happens after you call about decorative concrete in Edmond?
Here's how a decorative job runs on your end, from the first call to the day I walk the finished slab with you.
Call or send us a message
Call (405) 285-3167 or use the form, and tell us the slab's size, whether it touches a sidewalk or street, and the finish you like. We'll get back to you and set a time for me to come out.
I measure and write it up
I look the site over, measure and listen to what you want. Then I send a written estimate that spells out what's included, so you can see where the money goes before you say yes.
We sort permits and prep
Once you say go, we check with the city on permits, set a date and get the ground ready. That prep is the part you won't see later, and it's where I put the most care.
We pour, finish and walk it
We pour, work in the color or pattern, cut the joints and let the slab cure before it's sealed. Then I walk the finished job with you and go over what the sealer will ask of you.
Why Edmond homeowners call Modern Edmond Concrete for decorative work
I write every estimate myself
I come out to look at every job and write the estimate, and the small crew I work alongside does the prep, forming, pouring and finishing. You talk with the person who'll be on your slab, so what you asked for is what gets built.
Licensed, insured, ready for permits
We're licensed and fully insured. Oklahoma has no state license for general contracting, so Edmond's contractor license is the one to ask about, and the city wants it, along with current general liability and workers' comp coverage, before a contractor can submit a permit.
In business since 2021, questions welcome
I grew up fixing things on a family farm, spent years on other crews learning the trade, and started this business in 2021. We're known for taking the time to answer questions, and our work is satisfaction guaranteed.
When you're ready, tell us about your slab and I'll set a time to come take a look.
Decorative concrete, sidewalks and city rules in Edmond
Decorative work out front often runs up against city ground. The City of Edmond issues a Right-of-Way Permit for any work in the public right-of-way, which takes in streets, sidewalks and utility easements, and an Engineering Work Order covers new work, changes or repairs to paving, sidewalks and approaches, the stretch where a driveway meets the street. So if your stamped walk or colored driveway ties into the city sidewalk or curb, the city has a say in it. For a backyard patio, don't assume either way. We check with the city about permits before work starts, and when it expects the contractor to handle it, we take care of the paperwork and line up the inspections.
A lot of Oklahoma ground swells when it soaks up rain, lawn watering or water from a leaking sewer line, and that may cause major damage under sidewalks and foundations. A slab poured on wet, swollen soil can shrink back and crack badly once the ground dries, so I check the ground before we pour and we hold off when it's soaked. We run into the same ground on jobs in Guthrie and Norman.
Questions about decorative concrete in Edmond
How much does a stamped concrete patio cost in Edmond, OK?
A stamped concrete patio in the Oklahoma City area usually costs about $8 to $16 per square foot, and that's the going rate around the metro, not our quote. Reinforced patios run higher than unreinforced ones, and tearing out an old patio first adds to it. For your Edmond price, I'll come out, measure and send it in writing.
What is the best way to seal a stamped concrete patio?
The best sealer depends on whether you care more about color or about protection. Film-forming sealers are the most common on stamped concrete because they deepen the color, while penetrating sealers guard against water and stains but mostly leave the color as it is. If color is why you chose stamped, I'll usually point you toward a film-forming sealer, and I'll tell you what it asks of you before you decide.
How long do you have to wait before sealing new stamped concrete?
New stamped concrete has to cure, either fully or to a certain point, before a sealer goes on. Full cure is counted as 28 days, though the right wait changes with the location, the season and the sealer you pick. We'll tell you when your slab is ready for the sealer you chose.
How often should stamped concrete be resealed?
Stamped concrete gets resealed when it needs it, not on a set number of years. Plan a reseal when the color starts to look flat or water stops beading up and soaks in instead. Resealing is the most common upkeep on stamped work, so it's the main chore you're signing up for.
Will decorative concrete crack?
Decorative concrete can crack like any concrete, and steel inside it won't stop that. The right amount of rebar, the steel bars set in the slab, or wire mesh keeps random cracks from opening wide so they show less, which is why it's fair to ask how much reinforcement any bid includes. The joints and the ground under the slab matter just as much, as covered above.
Can you make an old concrete patio look new without tearing it out?
Often, yes, if the old slab is solid. A decorative overlay is a cement-based layer bonded over the existing slab to dress it up, level it or restore a worn surface, and then it gets finished and sealed. If your slab has sunk or is badly broken, I'll tell you so, because an overlay won't fix what's under it.
Related services that often go with decorative work
A new patio cut into a slope needs the ground beside it held back, and a concrete retaining wall keeps that soil off your slab and its finish.
A stained or polished floor inside a shop, basement or new room starts with a flat, well-placed slab, so the floor work and the finish get planned together.
Cities we serve around Edmond
Modern Edmond Concrete is based in Edmond, Oklahoma, and works across the cities around it, including Moore and Yukon. The 12 cities below have their own pages, and if yours isn't named, call and ask.
Edmond, OK
Plan your decorative finish before the pour
Integral color goes into the mix itself, so if a new slab is on your list, call (405) 285-3167 or send the form before the pour date is set.