Stamped, Stained, or Exposed: Choosing a Decorative Finish

By The Grayline Team · 1/30/2026

Concrete has come a long way as a finish material. The same slab that forms a foundation can be pressed, colored, and polished into a surface that rivals stone at a fraction of the cost.

Stamped

Stamping presses a textured mat into fresh concrete so it reads as stone or plank, our most requested patio finish.

Stained

Stains soak into existing concrete for a mottled, translucent color that rescues a plain grey slab.

Exposed aggregate

Washing the paste back reveals the stone in the mix for a grippy, low-glare surface that hides wear.