Decorative concrete in Perris CA - color and pattern on a slab that's sound underneath
Tired of a plain gray patio or walkway? We add color or a stamped pattern to new pours and sound existing slabs.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- We respond within 1 business day.
What can decorative concrete do for my patio in Perris?
Decorative concrete in Perris adds color or a pattern to a slab, either mixed in when it's poured or put on concrete you already have, so a patio, walkway or pool surround can look like stone, brick, slate or wood plank instead of plain gray.
Most calls come one of two ways. Either you're pouring a new patio or walkway and want color or a stamped pattern instead of plain gray, or you've got an older slab you'd like to dress up without starting over. On a new pour the color gets decided before the truck shows up, and on an existing slab color or a stamped topping can still go on later if the concrete underneath holds up. The price moves with the square footage, whether the old slab stays or comes out, the coloring method and how detailed the pattern is. The schedule turns on new pour versus topping, any permit, and curing, the time the concrete needs to harden before you put weight on it. Your written estimate lays each of those out line by line.
How can you tell your concrete is ready for a new look?
Color worn through in spots
Gray patches where people walk usually mean a surface coat has worn through on the traffic paths. Left alone, the bare spots spread and dirt works into the open concrete, which makes the next coat harder to match.
Water soaks in fast
When rain or a hose darkens the slab right away instead of beading up, the sealer has worn thin. Waiting lets stains and grime settle into the surface, and the color goes dull faster.
Cracks or a sinking corner
A crack that keeps widening or a corner that's dropped usually means the ground under the slab has moved. Color won't hide that for long, and the longer it goes, the more likely the slab has to come out instead of getting a topping.
How we handle decorative concrete, from the slab check to the sealer
I look at the old slab first, because color or a topping only works on concrete that's sound, and a slab that's heaving or broken has to come out before anything goes on it. On a new pour, our crew digs out and packs the subgrade, the soil and gravel the slab sits on, then sets the forms, adds the color and pattern while the concrete is fresh, and cuts control joints, the planned grooves that give cracking a straight line to follow instead of a random one. We plan pour day around the heat, since concrete sets faster in hot weather, gets harder to finish and can come out with uneven color across the surface. For outdoor work we pick color products made for outdoor use, and we seal the finish once it's ready. If the budget gets tight, I'd rather you scale back the pattern than the base, because nobody sees the base on day one, but it decides whether that finish cracks and sinks later.
Some jobs bring other work with them. A patio cut into a slope often needs a concrete retaining wall to hold the soil back first. Indoors, color is easiest to plan during concrete floor installation, and that's also where dye belongs, because most dyes fade or shift in sunlight.
Color in a new pour
Integral color goes into the mix and dry-shake hardener is spread over the fresh surface, so this suits a new patio, walkway or pool surround where you can pick the color before pour day. Add a stamped pattern if you want the look of stone or plank.
Stain or a topping on an existing slab
Acid stain, water-based stain or paint can color a slab you already have, and a stamped overlay, a thin topping troweled on and pressed with pattern mats while it's soft, gives it a stamped look. Both suit a slab with no heaving or broken sections, and outside we use a stain rated for sun, since some water-based stains aren't made for exterior use.
Get a written decorative concrete estimate for your slab
We respond within 1 business day. I'll come out, measure and check your slab, then give you a free written quote, line by line, with no obligation. Tell us the rough square footage and any cracks or settling.
(951) 418-3042- Based in
- Perris, CA 92570
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
What happens after you call about decorative concrete in Perris?
Here's how a decorative job runs from your first call to the finished slab, and who you'll deal with at each step.
You call, I come measure
You call (951) 418-3042 or send the form, and I come out to measure, ask how you'll use the space and look at where the water goes. That visit is where we settle whether your slab takes color, a topping or a new pour.
Get a line-by-line estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out what's in it and what isn't, so you know exactly what you're paying for before we start. If the job needs a permit, we sort that out before we set a date.
Pour day, with me there
I'm on site with our crew, and we check the forms, the base and the joint layout before the concrete arrives. Once it's finished and sealed, you keep off it through the cure, and I'll walk you through caring for the finish.
Why Perris homeowners call Prime Perris Concrete for decorative work
Same person prices and supervises
I come out to look at your slab and write the estimate myself, and on the job I'm on site with our crew checking forms and grade before the pour. You're not handing your project to someone who never saw it.
Commercial habits, Perris since 2020
I learned concrete on commercial slabs, where every form got checked against the plans before a truck rolled in, and I started this business in Perris in 2020 to bring that habit to homes. Six years on, that check before the pour is still how we work.
Licensed and insured for concrete
We're licensed and insured. California's licensing board has a concrete contractor class that covers forming, pouring and finishing flat and other concrete work, so it's fair to ask any bidder which license they hold.
A finish only looks as good as the slab under it, so start with a look at yours. Ask for an estimate or call (951) 418-3042.
Decorative concrete permits and patio work in Perris
Permits in Perris come from the city's Building and Safety Division, and I don't assume a decorative job is permit-free, so that's the office to ask about yours. When a permit is needed, we take it out and handle the paperwork, and the city asks us for a state license pocket card, a current workers' comp certificate, a Perris business license and the fees before it issues one. If you'd rather pull it yourself as the owner, you'll sign the city's owner-builder letter and verification, and we'll tell you early what we need from you. Worth knowing too, the state lets someone without a license take on minor work under $1,000 only when the job needs no permit and they hire no help, so a bigger job or one with a permit calls for a licensed contractor. We work inside city limits and in the unincorporated county areas around Perris across western Riverside County, and the permit goes through whichever city or county office covers your address.
On jobs here we see a lot of plain broom-finished patios, a broom finish being the light brushed texture most new slabs get, along with pool surrounds owners want to look like stone. Many of those slabs are sound and good candidates for color, and some have settled enough that a new pour makes more sense. We see the same mix on jobs in Menifee and Moreno Valley.
Questions about decorative concrete in Perris
Can I add color to my existing concrete patio in Perris?
Yes, as long as the slab is structurally sound, because a stain or a stamped overlay needs good concrete under it. A patio that's heaving, settling or cracked clean through is a tear-out and a new pour, and I'll tell you which one you've got when I look at it.
Will colored concrete fade or wear off over time?
Integral color can't wear off, because it runs through the full depth of the concrete. A stain colors only the top surface, so how well it holds up depends on the prep under it and on keeping it sealed.
How much does a stamped concrete patio cost in Perris?
A poured stamped concrete patio in the Riverside area usually costs about $9 to $18 per square foot. Where yours lands depends on the size, the pattern, the color and whether an old slab has to come out first. Overlays, staining and sealing get their own lines on your written estimate.
How often does stamped concrete need to be resealed?
Reseal when water stops beading up or the color starts looking flat, not on a fixed calendar, because resealing every year for a high gloss builds up a layer that's slow and expensive to strip. The sealer should go on out of direct sun, ideally when the slab will keep cooling for 3 to 4 hours afterward, which can mean an evening job.
What is the best sealer for stamped concrete?
A topical film-forming sealer is the usual pick for stamped concrete, because it brings out the color, though too much or too early can spoil the look. Penetrating sealers generally need fully cured concrete and mostly leave the color as it is.
How do I get an even stain on old concrete?
Start with the surface prep, because a stain's result depends on what's under it as much as on the color you pick. Old sealer, oil spots and patches all take stain differently, so the slab gets cleaned and prepped before any color goes on.
Related concrete work around a decorative job
Concrete retaining walls
If your patio sits against a slope, a retaining wall holds the soil back and leaves a level, stable spot for the new slab to sit on.
Concrete floor installation
Planning a shop, studio or addition with a finished concrete floor? Indoor color and dye are simplest to work in while the new floor is being poured.
Service areas for decorative concrete around Perris
Prime Perris Concrete is based in Perris, CA, and we do decorative work in the cities around it, including Murrieta and Lake Elsinore. The 12 cities below have their own pages, and they aren't the only places we work, so ask if yours isn't listed.
Perris, CA
Get your decorative concrete estimate started
With the size in square feet and a note on any cracks or settling, I can come out ready to tell you whether your slab takes color, a topping or a new pour.