There is no work or construction element that is perfect and in most cases, the economic investment (paying more or less, both in the work of the operators and in the materials) largely determines the useful life of the work. executed.

Advantage

Multiple designs. The possibilities of geometric patterns in a patterned floor, textures and colors in the finishes are practically endless. There are even some companies that can create patterns according to customer needs, which obviously increases the execution price.

Quick execution. The installation of mortar in situ, being continuous, is usually faster than the betrayed paving. An important advantage in the architecture sector and you have to be careful with geometric shapes, the more complex, the more execution time, and, therefore, a higher final price.

Lower price compared to traditional materials. On average, the price per square meter is normally lower when compared to paving stones of medium quality.

Prevents weed growth. By forming a larger “slab” style paving, weed growth through it is prevented. Two frustrating factors in an exterior paved space are weeds growing through the joints and water that carries away material and creates crooked and swaying slabs.

Low demand on maintenance. No special care is required once executed, but an impeccable implementation is required if we do not want to have problems throughout its useful life (if there is a lot of wear due to rolling of cars or or for any other reason, it will be necessary to execute a new layer of sealed).

Long useful life. Printed concrete has great resistance and durability to atmospheric conditions and therefore, a longer useful life than many other materials used outdoors.

Punctual breaks. A possible forceful blow on the ground is focused on only one point, on the cobblestones, in many cases we would see it split in two.

Disadvantages

Skilled manpower is needed. Although apparently its execution is simple, if we want durability, we must follow some specific steps respecting the setting time - hardened, application of release agent, pigments, etc. Directly to hire a professional.

Expensive repairs. When we have a poor execution or a specific problem, it is difficult and expensive to patch or repair stamped concrete. Also, if we have a poorly printed, chipped or colored section, if we proceed to trimming, replacement - polishing, in general, there will be an obvious difference from the original surface.

Be careful with the release agent and sealer. Old products in poor condition can cause premature wear on surfaces, flaking, different shades, ect.

Cracks When running continuously and forming larger slabs, special attention must be paid to expansion joints. A lack of them, we can have problems in random cracking of the surface.

Not suitable for extreme environments. With the expansions and contractions that concrete undergoes, it is not always the best option in places with extreme climatic changes.

Be careful with the drainage. Although we have expansion joints, there may be future problems with the water drainage.

Beware of hidden items. We must take care that there are no pipes or other elements of importance buried, it would take us a repair that is not pleasant and expensive.