Stamped Concrete with cracks....

[Chuck and Erika Douglas]

We had a stamped concrete walkway poured last Thursday. Concrete one color with a second color dusted on top. The mason came Friday to spray off the color and was going to seal it, but decided to come back on Monday when we had made a final decision on the color.

Today I notice spider cracks in more than a few spots on the walkway. The cracks are not deep, but look like packed desert floor during a drought.

Could someone with knowledge of concrete let me know if it is "normal" to have cracks in the walkway? I would like some information before I approach the contractor about this possible issue.

Thanks!

[Ook]

I have a new driveway, and I see this in several places when it's drying. When it dries, the marks are gone completely, so it doesn't appear to be actualy damage. I am very curious, however, as to what causes it, and don't know if it's an indication of future problems in that area or not.

[Meat Plow]

Front of house, stamped and colored leisure area with tables, chairs etc

12x7. No cracks.

[Sacramento Dave]