Your home likely has a driveway, and this driveway is likely either made of concrete, asphalt, or stone pavers. You likely have heard of stamped concrete, but have you heard of stamped asphalt? If not, we’ll answer the question, “What is stamped asphalt?” and much, much more, such as, “Is stamped asphalt right for your driveway?”

What Is Stamped Asphalt?

Stamped asphalt is like stamped concrete; it is pavement that has decorative patterns and colors on it for purely aesthetic purposes. The flat, smooth blacktop works just fine, but if you deeply desire to have that paver driveway look at a lower cost, you could go with an asphalt one that takes on different colors, patterns, and motifs to suit your fancy.

How Is It Made?

The asphalt paving professional heats up the asphalt surface until it is soft enough to mold. A pattern template mostly made of wires stamps onto the surface repeatedly until the full pattern emerges. Color is added to the surface accordingly.

Some of these driveways maintain the same look of a “normal” blacktop while the edges look like pavers of a different color. Other stamped asphalt driveways completely look like pavers or natural stones and may have a motif, such as the house number, stamped on it as well.

How Long Does It Last?

Stamped asphalt pavement can last between 20-30 years, which is about the same as unstamped asphalt. Be sure to hire a reputable asphalt paver so that you can guarantee great materials and a great installation job. Maintenance will also help increase its longevity, which we shall discuss right below.

How to Care for Stamped Asphalt

Asphalt very slowly breaks down over time due to UV light, water infiltrating pores and cracks, and harmful materials like road salt, antifreeze, gasoline, oil, etc. Do not allow those materials to touch the pavement, as they will stain and damage it. For an anti-slip material in winter, consider using ash or sand instead.

Sealcoat the asphalt once every 2-3 years to prevent stains from sticking, moisture from infiltrating, and UV rays from causing fading.

The Look of Pavers without the Cost!

Stamped asphalt is the most budget-friendly option to achieve the look of natural stone pavers. Learn more with Tri-State Paving!

Receive Asphalt Paving Services with Tri-State Paving

Call Tri-State Paving. We’re a seasoned asphalt pavement company based in Maryland and have the experience and knowledge to help you turn your backyard into the perfect retreat quickly and affordably. Our experts will work with you to find a design and layout for the outdoor kitchen and dining area that you’re sure to love for years and years to come.

Our area numbers are:

West Chester: 610.563.9456

Oxford: 610.932.3566

Delaware: 302.757.4100

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