How long does imprinted concrete last?

Pattern imprinted concrete, also known as textured concrete, has been around for some time. So it’s no longer a new product entering the market that has not been tested and proven. However, many sceptics still badmouth the product online, claiming it will crack, warp, fade, or even peel. However, those who have had a printed concrete driveway installed over the years know that it is quite robust. Especially when compared to other types of driveway material. So how long does imprinted concrete last?

False claims about pattern imprinted concrete

Amateur contractors probably started the rumours because they preferred to use block paving or basic tarmac products. They didn’t want to consider using anything else, especially something that required skill and knowledge to install correctly. So they resisted and started making false claims about pattern imprinted concrete warping, fading, or peeling in a short period. We remember because when the product was new, some people did believe them as there was not much proof to say otherwise.

Pattern imprinted concrete as a surface choice

It's durability

Pattern imprinted concrete is not standard concrete, but rather a unique composite that’s a mixture of concrete. The naysayers would always point out the word “concrete,” insisting that concrete cracks and warps when laid in one solid piece. Now this is true and the reason we still build with bricks and individual blocks. This dates back over 10 thousand years to the Egyptians and Mayans who could cast concrete but chose to use blocks in their buildings. On top of all of that, it is both nonporous (water-resistant) and anti-slip.

Superiority over block paving

We think it is a significantly better product than block paving as it does not shift or sink like individual blocks. Have ever seen a block-paved driveway covered with weeds and moss and with uneven blocks after a few years? Then you’ve seen the difference between that and imprinted surfaces that are the same age and still look new.

Practicality

You’ll have weeds growing through the holes in your block paving, which is a nuisance to clear and can recur in a matter of days. This is why we think that this surface is the best pavement and driveway solution available today. This is because it’s weed-free, moss-free, long-lasting and nearly maintenance-free.

So how long does imprinted concrete last?

Driveways, walkways, and patios can last for decades if installed correctly. But this is key! It has to be by a skilled driveway installer like Pro Imprinted Concrete Huddersfield. Plus if you restore and reseal it every few years then it will last even longer!