Stamped, Colored & Polished Concrete Cost Calculator
Compare decorative concrete finishes on the same area, including the first sealer coat and the cost of resealing over ten years.
Stamped, Colored & Polished Concrete Cost Calculator — ConcreteNear.com
| Resealing over the next 10 years | $900.00 |
Cost estimate U.S. average prices
| New 4 in slab, installed (public-works price) 400 ft² × $7.64 | $3,056 |
| Stamping 400 ft² × $6.00 | $2,400 |
| Sealer (first coat) 400 ft² × $0.75 | $300.00 |
| Estimated total | $5,756 |
- Stamped concrete needs good weather and a big crew on pour day — schedule early.
- Polished floors need a sound slab; cracks and old coatings add prep time.
| Inputs | |
| Area | 400 ft² |
| Finish | Stamped |
| Includes a new 4 in slab? | Yes — new slab |
| Years between sealer coats | 3 |
Planning estimate only — confirm with your supplier or contractor.
Prices used — edit any price to match your local quote
| Item | Unit price | Basis & source |
|---|---|---|
| Installed concrete flatwork, 4 in per ft² | derived from source Florida DOT Item Average Unit Cost 2025, item 0522 1 Concrete Sidewalk and Driveways, 4" — $68.76/yd² (156 contracts) (2025 lettings) — $68.76 ÷ 9 ft²/yd². Florida public-works price, scaled to your state; a cross-check, not a quote. | |
| Stamped concrete premium over plain per ft² | starting estimate Starting estimate. | |
| Sealer per ft² | starting estimate Starting estimate. |
How to use this calculator
- Enter the area.
- Pick a finish.
- Say whether the price should include a new slab.
- Enter how often you plan to reseal.
Formulas
Cost = area × (base slab + finish adders + sealer)Resealing over 10 years = floor(10 ÷ years between coats) × area × sealer price
Questions
Is stamped concrete worth it?
It costs more than plain concrete and needs resealing, but it is usually cheaper than pavers. Compare all finishes side by side here.
How often should decorative concrete be sealed?
Outdoor stamped and colored concrete is commonly resealed every 2–3 years; check the sealer maker's recommendation.
Can I polish an existing slab?
Often, if it is sound. Cracks, patches and old coatings add prep time.
Sources & assumptions
Prices checked 2026-11-10. State pricing multiplies national figures by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (goods for materials, services for labor and services). RPPs compare general consumer price levels (U.S. = 100). They are not construction-specific; we use RPP Goods for materials and RPP Services: Other (excludes rents) for labor and services.
- Installed concrete flatwork, 4 in — Florida DOT Item Average Unit Cost 2025, item 0522 1 Concrete Sidewalk and Driveways, 4" — $68.76/yd² (156 contracts) (2025 lettings). $68.76 ÷ 9 ft²/yd². Florida public-works price, scaled to your state; a cross-check, not a quote.
Starting estimates No public price series was found for: Sealer; Stamped concrete premium over plain; Integral color premium; Exposed aggregate premium; Polishing (grind, densify, polish). These defaults are editable placeholders — replace them with a local quote.
Results are planning estimates, not quotes or engineering advice. Codes, specifications and your supplier's numbers govern.
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