In today's world, concrete doesnt have to be just gray and simple. Talk to us about coloring and texturing your sidewalk, patio, driveway, or pool deck. There are limitless options when it comes to color and texture combinations. Although decorative concrete does cost more than basic concrete, it is less expensive and easier to maintain than pavers or stone.
We use only premium concrete for our decorative projects. Our concrete providers have mix designs specifically for decorative concrete. We use only high quality coloring materials in our projects. These integreal colors are mixed at the concrete plant by computer to ensure consistent coloring through out the batch. We then seal all of our decorative projects with specific pigment enhancing sealer to maintain your concrete's color.
This project features a multicolored cobblestone front sidewalk and a rear patio with a firepit in the center. When complete it will feature a stone bench along the perimiter of the patio. This project was completed in the winter using a type of polar set concrete allowing it to be completed during cold weather. *Make sure your decorative concrete contractor knows to NEVER use calcium chloride as an accelerator in colored mixes.
A closer look at the multicolored cobblestone texture. This look is created using an integral color in the batch of concrete as well as a powdered topical release agent to give a second color to the deep impressions of the stamp. Varied washing techniques were then used to make the color seem more random throughout the slab, giving a more natural appearance.
A view of the front walkway on this project. High gloss, color enhancing sealer has been applied. Sealer not only brings out the color, but protects the concrete from dirt and staining. A good cleaning with a power washer as needed and a fresh coat of sealer every year or two is all that is needed to maintain your concrete's beauty. Horizontal control joints have been cut in this slab every 8', in this pattern they barely are seen and should eliminate any cracking.
This project features a multicolored cobblestone front sidewalk and a rear patio with a firepit in the center. When complete it will feature a stone bench along the perimiter of the patio. This project was completed in the winter using a type of polar set concrete allowing it to be completed during cold weather. *Make sure your decorative concrete contractor knows to NEVER use calcium chloride as an accelerator in colored mixes.
A closer look at the multicolored cobblestone texture. This look is created using an integral color in the batch of concrete as well as a powdered topical release agent to give a second color to the deep impressions of the stamp. Varied washing techniques were then used to make the color seem more random throughout the slab, giving a more natural appearance.
A view of the front walkway on this project. High gloss, color enhancing sealer has been applied. Sealer not only brings out the color, but protects the concrete from dirt and staining. A good cleaning with a power washer as needed and a fresh coat of sealer every year or two is all that is needed to maintain your concrete's beauty. Horizontal control joints have been cut in this slab every 8', in this pattern they barely are seen and should eliminate any cracking.
