Compare costs of decks vs patios summary.
Stamped concrete over wood deck.
Stamped concrete the price of a pool deck is 12 to 20 per square foot for stamped concrete and 3 to 40 for tiles depending on the stone you use.
A diy 16 x 12 patio made from concrete pavers has an average cost of 700 with a poured concrete patio of the same size costing between 2 000 and 4 000 for labor and materials.
We have experience resurfacing concrete with microtoppings and polymer overlays and we are now just starting to do this process over wood either interior floors or upper level patios that do not have enough clearance for concrete.
These chemicals can be expensive.
Costs as much as composite but lasts longer with less upkeep.
It is very difficult to introduce a new idea to the marketplace especially when the idea is placing concrete on a wood deck.
The wide variety of pattern and color choices make it popular for beautifying patios pool decks driveways and more.
For example it s very difficult to build a wood deck with curved sides and built in curved steps while this look is much easier to accomplish with concrete.
These chemicals can be expensive.
The overall design of wood decks also has limitations compared to concrete.
The variety of wood styles and colors is much more limited than composite decking or concrete.
Most prevalent but also plain.
Our process requires special chemicals to be added to create a high performance mix that will create a very water resistant concrete.
Made to look like wood but can cost more.
Drawbacks to installing an overlay over wood.
Drawbacks to installing an overlay over wood.
Most popular and looks natural but also demands the most maintenance.
Average cost of a deck vs a patio the average cost of a 16 x 20 deck is between 6 720 and 22 720 depending on materials and labor costs.
Stamped materials hold up well next to the water and are more customizable in pattern and size.
It is very difficult to introduce a new idea to the marketplace especially when the idea is placing concrete on a wood deck.
Our process requires special chemicals to be added to create a high performance mix that will create a very water resistant concrete.