How Much Does Stamped Concrete Cost per Square Foot?

Short answer: Stamped concrete costs $8–$13 per square foot for one pattern and one color, $13–$19 for two or more colors with a border, and $19–$26+ for custom or hand-carved work (HomeGuide, 2026). A 12×12 ft stamped patio runs about $1,150–$2,750. Budget for resealing every two to three years at $1–$3 per square foot.

By Concrete Pros Greenville SC Editorial Team · Last reviewed October 2026 · How we research

In this guide

• Price tiers
• Stamped patio cost by size
• How pattern and color change the price
• What stamped concrete costs to keep up over 10 years
• How to save

This guide covers what stamped concrete costs by tier and size, what pushes the price up, and what it costs to keep it looking new. For patterns, overlays and getting a quote, see our stamped concrete page.

Price tiers

Tier	What’s included	Installed cost per sq ft
Basic	One pattern, uniform color, no border	$8–$13
Mid-range	Two or more colors, more than one pattern, custom border	$13–$19
High-end	Multi-color layers, several or custom patterns, hand-carved detail	$19–$26+
Stamped overlay on existing concrete	1/4 to 3/4 inch layer over a sound slab	$7–$15

Where does the money go? HomeGuide breaks a typical job into concrete materials ($2–$6 per sq ft), labor ($3–$9) and stamping and coloring ($3–$4).

Stamped patio cost by size

National 2026 installed prices for a 4- to 6-inch slab, excluding excavation and prep:

Patio size	Area	Installed cost
10×10 ft	100 sq ft	$800–$1,900
12×12 ft	144 sq ft	$1,150–$2,750
10×20 ft	200 sq ft	$1,600–$3,800
16×16 ft	256 sq ft	$2,000–$4,850
20×20 ft	400 sq ft	$3,200–$7,600
25×30 ft	750 sq ft	$6,000–$14,250

A two-car stamped driveway (20×20 ft) runs about $4,800–$7,200; walkways about $10–$21 per square foot.

One local data point: Upstate contractor Virtue Concrete lists a 320 sq ft stamped patio at $5,500–$8,500 in its 2026 price portfolio.

How pattern and color change the price

• One pattern, one color is the base price.
• Each extra color (an antiquing release, a second base color, hand-applied accents) adds labor and material, moving the job into the mid-range tier.
• Borders and accent bands add forming and a second pattern.
• Hand-carved stone detail and multiple patterns are high-end work, done by skilled finishers.
• Prep: removing old concrete ($3–$8 per sq ft), regrading ($0.40–$2.00 per sq ft) and a gravel base add to any tier.

What stamped concrete costs to keep up over 10 years

Stamped concrete needs resealing every two to three years to stop the color fading. At $1–$3 per square foot, that adds up:

Patio	One reseal	Over 10 years (3–5 reseals)
12×12 ft (144 sq ft)	$144–$432	about $430–$2,160
20×20 ft (400 sq ft)	$400–$1,200	about $1,200–$6,000

Doing it yourself costs less, but a contractor will clean properly and can add slip-resistant grit to the sealer.

Ready to price your patio? Request a free quote from a licensed local contractor.

Weighing pavers? Basic stamped concrete ($8–$13 per sq ft) usually costs less to install than pavers ($10–$17), but pavers are easier to repair. Our pavers vs. stamped concrete guide compares them in full.

How to save

• Choose one pattern and one or two colors; most of the look, far less labor.
• Stamp the main patio and keep walkways broom-finished.
• Consider a stamped overlay if your existing slab is sound.
• Plan the size once. Extending later means a seam and a second mobilization.

Sources

• HomeGuide: stamped concrete cost (2026) — tiers, sizes, cost breakdown, overlays, prep, sealing, comparison table.
• Virtue Concrete SC: 2026 price portfolio — one local contractor’s published project range.

Prices are national 2026 ranges unless labelled local. How we research costs.