The 'N' marker is etched into the stamped border for true orientation.
Completed 2021
Concrete Driveway with Custom Compass Rose Medallion
A custom-etched compass rose medallion serves as the striking centerpiece for this expansive concrete driveway in Puyallup.
- Puyallup, WA
- 2-3 weeks
- 2400 sq ft
- 4 photos
- Finish: broomed-finish
- Feature: stamped-border
- Feature: saw-cut-control-joints
The driveway's layout provides ample space for vehicle turnaround.
Fine saw cuts form the intricate geometric pattern before finishing.
Project Overview
A custom-etched compass rose medallion serves as the striking centerpiece for this expansive concrete driveway in Puyallup. The primary surface features a practical, non-slip broomed finish, providing a durable foundation for daily use. This functional texture is artfully contrasted by the lighter, sand-finished aggregate used within the compass design and select border elements, creating a subtle yet distinct two-tone appearance. A random stone stamped border frames the entire installation, adding textural depth and a clean, defined edge against the surrounding landscape. Precisely executed saw-cut control joints are integrated into the geometric layout, ensuring long-term stability by guiding the concrete's natural curing process.
A lighter aggregate finish makes the compass points stand out.
Tags:
- Stamped Border
- Saw Cut Control Joints
- Broomed
- Gray
Things to Know
01
How is a custom compass medallion like this installed in a driveway?
The driveway is poured and finished in stages. The main slab is formed and placed first, then the circular area for the compass is either left recessed or carefully saw cut out. We use custom stencils, saw cuts, and color layering to build the design inside that circle. That sequencing keeps the slab structurally continuous while allowing very crisp edges and color transitions in the artwork.
02
Will the compass design fade or wear out faster than the rest of the driveway?
Decorative colors will slowly soften over time if they are not sealed, just like any stained surface exposed to sun and weather. With regular sealing every few years, the pigments stay locked in and protected from UV and moisture. The concrete underneath is the same structural mix as the surrounding driveway, so the artwork ages with the slab instead of peeling like a surface paint.
03
Does adding a medallion or stamped borders weaken the driveway?
Not when it is designed correctly. The reinforcement, thickness, and joint layout are planned first so the slab can carry vehicle loads. The medallion and borders are layered into that structure with saw cuts and surface techniques, not by cutting the slab into random shapes. You still get a continuous, reinforced driveway with decorative details built into it.
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