Concrete
Stamped Concrete in Sherwood, Oregon: Patios & Walkways
Cojo
June 15, 2026
7 min read
Stamped concrete in Sherwood gives you a patio or walkway that looks like stone, slate, or brick at a lower cost than the real material, with one continuous surface and no joints for weeds. It is poured like any slab, then a pattern and color are pressed in before it cures, and it is sealed to protect the finish. In Washington County the keys are the same solid sub-grade prep that beats Tualatin Valley clay and wet ground, plus regular resealing for the wet winters. This guide covers how stamped concrete goes in, what it costs, and how it compares to pavers.
Stamped, or decorative, concrete is a standard slab with a textured pattern and color worked into the surface while it is still wet. The result mimics natural materials without the cost and upkeep of laying individual stones.
Common Sherwood uses:
Stamped work is one of several finishes. For the full range, see our overview of concrete services in Oregon.
The early steps match any concrete job, and the decorative work happens in a tight window before the slab sets.
The stamp timing is unforgiving, which is why decorative work rewards an experienced crew. For how to vet one, see our Sherwood concrete contractor guide.
Stamped concrete costs more than a broom finish because of the color, stamping labor, and sealing, but less than natural stone or pavers installed.
| Factor | Effect on price |
|---|---|
| Pattern complexity | Multi-tool and custom patterns cost more |
| Color | Single vs. multiple colors and accents |
| Square footage | Larger areas spread setup cost |
| Sub-grade prep | Wet soil and drainage work add cost |
| Sealing | Initial seal plus a resealing schedule |
Material and labor costs move with the broader market, and skilled decorative crews are in shorter supply than plain-pour outfits, so they book early in the west-side work season. A cheap stamped bid often means thin sealing or rushed stamping — both of which show up fast as faded color or a flat-looking pattern. Ask to see local stamped work before you sign.
Stamped concrete's color and texture live in the sealed surface, so resealing is what keeps it looking new. Sherwood's wet winters wear sealer down faster than a dry climate would.
Kept sealed, a stamped patio in Sherwood holds its look for many years.
Both give you a decorative surface, and the right pick depends on budget, look, and upkeep. Pavers are individual units set in sand; stamped concrete is one continuous slab. Pavers can be lifted and reset but have joints where weeds grow; stamped concrete has no joints to weed but a crack shows across the pattern. On Sherwood's wet, moving valley soil, the quality of the sub-grade matters for both. Our stamped concrete vs. pavers guide breaks down the trade-offs for Oregon yards.
Stamped concrete gives Sherwood homeowners the look of stone or brick for less, with a continuous, weed-free surface — as long as the sub-grade is prepped to handle wet valley soil, the stamping is done by an experienced crew, and the slab is resealed on schedule. The wet Washington County winters make drainage and sealing especially important. Cojo provides concrete services across Sherwood and the west-side metro corridor. Request a quote and we will walk your site, talk patterns, and give you a clear scope.
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