Decorative concrete in Longview TX - color and texture that hold up to wear
Gray slab looking tired, or a new patio you don't want plain? We add color and pattern, then walk you through the upkeep.
Color for new slabs
Integral color or color hardener, picked for how you'll use it.
Stamped patterns
Texture pressed into the fresh concrete before it sets up.
Overlays on old slabs
A cement-based layer laid over sound concrete for a new face.
Sealer and upkeep plan
The right sealer, plus a plain talk about resealing later.
What goes into decorative concrete in Longview?
Decorative concrete in Longview adds color and stamped texture to a driveway, patio or walk, either in a new pour or as an overlay on the slab you already have. Superior Longview Concrete Construction is based in Longview and works in the cities around it, and we settle the color and the sealer with you before anything gets poured.
Most calls start with a gray slab that's sound but dull, or a new patio you'd rather not leave plain. The price moves with the size, the color method, the pattern and whether we pour new or lay an overlay, and the schedule turns on the weather and curing, the wait while concrete hardens before it takes sealer or traffic. Your written estimate puts your numbers on it.
Before anything's poured, I walk you through the color options, including color hardener, a tougher surface that takes more skill from our finishers, so you know what you're paying for, and we go over the upkeep each choice asks of you. A pretty top on a raked, unpacked base still cracks, so the subgrade, the ground the slab sits on, gets dug out and packed first.
- Color picked for how you'll use it
- A sealer matched to the slab
- An upkeep plan before the pour
- Base packed and drainage checked first
How do you know it's time for decorative concrete?
Look into it when a sound slab looks tired, when the sealer starts failing, or before a new pour, while color is still an easy choice.
Sound slab, dull gray
The concrete's in good shape but plain, and you'd like color or texture without tearing it out.
Color losing its depth
Stamped concrete that looks faded or flat often needs fresh sealer before it needs anything bigger.
Water soaks in now
When rain darkens the slab instead of beading off, the sealer has worn thin and stains can set in.
Sealer flaking or bubbled
A coat that peels, bubbles or looks built up in spots should be sorted out before another goes on.
A new pour coming up
If a patio, walk or driveway is on the way, color is easiest to decide before the concrete arrives.
Chips and hairline cracks
Small surface chips and fine cracks may take an overlay, as long as the slab underneath is still solid.
Get a free decorative concrete estimate
Send the slab's rough size, its use and whether it's new or existing. I usually call back within one business day to set a free, no-obligation visit.
What we check before decorative concrete work
Before I recommend a color or a sealer, I look at the slab, the ground under it and how you'll use it, because those decide what will last.
The slab you have
If it's sound, an overlay can give it a new face. If it's sinking or badly cracked, replacing it usually makes more sense.
Base and drainage
For a new pour we check the subgrade and where the water runs, so the slab doesn't fall toward the house.
How you'll use it
A driveway, a back patio and an indoor floor from our concrete floor installation work take different wear, which steers the color and sealer.
Joints and layout
We plan the control joints, cuts that give concrete a chosen place to crack, so they line up with the pattern instead of fighting it.
How a decorative concrete job runs
We plan the job around your schedule and the weather, and you know the color, the sealer and the upkeep before the concrete truck shows up.
You call us
Call or send the form, and I call you back to set a time to look at the job myself.
I come out
I measure, look over the slab and the ground, and ask what you need the concrete to do.
Written estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out what's in it and what isn't, like hauling and cleanup, so you can compare it fairly.
Forms to finish
We set a pour date, and I'm on the job with the crew from setting forms through stamping and sealing.
Cleanup and walk-through
We clean up, walk the finished slab with you and go over when and how it'll need resealing.
Why Longview homeowners call Superior Longview Concrete Construction for decorative concrete
Concrete is hard to take back once it's poured, so we spend the time on the base, the layout and the color choice up front. Satisfaction guaranteed.
The owner does the measuring
I'm the one who looks at your slab and measures it, and I work alongside the crew that forms, pours and finishes.
Building since 2017
I learned the trade on another contractor's crew before starting this business in 2017.
Fully licensed and insured
We're fully licensed and insured, so ask about it at the estimate and I'll go over it with you.
A straight no when it fits
If a reseal or an overlay will do, I'll tell you that before selling you new concrete. Call (903) 331-0147 to set a visit.
Decorative concrete permits and work in Longview
Longview's Development Services office issues driveway and sidewalk permits, so decorative work on either goes through the city. If you're pulling a homeowner's permit yourself, you call or visit Development Services at 903-237-1074, and I'll tell you what we need from it. Otherwise we handle the application and inspections. For a patio, ask that office whether your job needs one.
Longview sits mostly in Gregg County, with a small piece of its east side in Harrison County, and we work across the city and the cities around it, like Kilgore and Marshall. Most decorative calls are tired gray patios and front walks, or new driveways where the color gets picked before the pour, sometimes alongside concrete retaining walls.
Thinking about color for your Longview patio or driveway?
(903) 331-0147Decorative concrete questions
How much does stamped concrete cost in Texas?
Stamped concrete in Texas usually runs about $14 to $28 per square foot, and that's the going range statewide, not our quote. Where your job lands depends on the size, the pattern, the color method and how much base work the ground needs. The written estimate from the visit puts a number on your slab.
What is the best way to color a stamped concrete patio, integral color or color hardener?
Color hardener gives the tougher, longer-lasting surface because it forms a denser top that resists wear, but it takes more time and skill from the finishers. Integral color is mixed in at the ready mix plant, so its shade shifts more with the mix and an even color is harder to hold on a big job. Hardener that's put on poorly can peel later with weather and wear, so ask any crew how they apply it.
What kind of sealer is best for stamped concrete?
A topical sealer, one that leaves a film on top, is the usual choice for stamped concrete because it deepens the color, while most penetrating sealers leave the color as it is. A penetrating sealer can be the better pick when you want long-term protection from water and stains with little routine upkeep. Penetrating sealers generally need fully cured concrete, so they don't go on the day we pour.
How do I know when to reseal stamped concrete?
Reseal when water and stains stop beading off or the color has lost its depth, not on a set date. Each extra coat builds up a layer that's slow and costly to strip, and resealing every year just to keep a high gloss tends to cause trouble. If you're not sure, call and I'll tell you whether it's time.
Why does sealer bubble on stamped concrete?
Sealer usually bubbles when it goes on in direct sun, and those bubbles weaken its bond with the coat underneath. It works best when the slab will be cooling for 3 to 4 hours afterward, which can mean resealing in the evening. Laying it on too thick or too soon can also spoil the look.
Can decorative concrete go over an existing slab in Longview?
Yes, an overlay, a cement-based mix laid over the old slab, can give older concrete a decorative surface. Whether yours is a good candidate depends on what I find at the visit, because a slab that's sinking or badly cracked is better replaced than covered.
Ask Superior Longview Concrete Construction for an estimate
Concrete stops taking suggestions once it sets, so settle the color and sealer with us first. Call (903) 331-0147 or use the form.