Stamped concrete in the Strip District, Pittsburgh
The Strip District has an industrial character, and its concrete should fit in. A stained or lightly textured slab often suits an old warehouse better than a stone pattern, though a brick pattern can work beside real brick.
Homes and yards in the Strip District
- Loft courtyards
- Townhouse entries
- Old warehouse slabs
- Small commercial frontages
Areas we cover in the Strip District
We stamp, seal and restore concrete across the Strip District, including these areas.
- Smallman Street area
- Penn Avenue
- Liberty Avenue edge
- River-side townhomes
Working with old industrial slabs
Old warehouse concrete is often very thick and very sound, and that makes it a great base for acid stain. The stain picks up years of marks and patches, which suits the building. See concrete staining for how it's done. If the slab has oil in it, though, it may not take stain well, so we test first.
Where you want a pattern, a brick or cobblestone stamp echoes the old streets nearby.
Timing can be tricky on Penn Avenue, where weekend traffic is heavy and deliveries start early. We aim for weekday mornings. Some river-side lots have soft fill or a high water table, so a new slab may need a deeper base. If the space is open to customers, ask us about non-slip sealers, as a shiny surface in the rain is a hazard. In a condo building, the board usually needs to approve changes to a shared courtyard, so ask about that before getting a quote.
Stamped concrete work in the Strip District
These are common stamped concrete jobs in the Strip District.
Getting a quote in the Strip District
Tell us when deliveries come, and who needs access. Tell us how a concrete truck or pump can reach the yard, and we will bring samples to look at against your house.
Before we visit, read our guide to concrete stain colors.
Stamped concrete questions from the Strip District
Can you put stamped concrete over an old Strip District slab?
Only if the slab is level and sound, and then a stamped overlay runs $9 to $15 per sq ft. A cracked or heaving warehouse slab has to come out first, at $2 to $4 per sq ft.
How to calculate concrete?
Multiply length, width and thickness in feet, then divide by 27 for cubic yards.