Concrete Driveways

Concrete Driveway Construction Basics:

Driveway Design Ideas for New Driveways

• Stamped Concrete: Patterns pressed into concrete
• Stamped Concrete Driveway Cost
• Comparison Chart: Stamped Concrete versus Other Paving Materials
• Colored Concrete
• Concrete Engraving
• Concrete Stains
• Exposed Aggregate Finishes
• Rock Salt Finish
• Intricately sawed or grooved patterns
• Driveway Pavers

Concrete Driveway Designs for Existing Driveways

• Concrete Engraving
• Random Cutting of Patterns
• Sawcut Patterns

A Word about Concrete Driveway Maintenance

Why Concrete Driveways? from Portland Cement Association

Driveway Design Ideas for Concrete Driveways:

Concrete Driveways Photo Gallery

Free Concrete Driveways Catalog
Free Concrete Hardscapes Catalog

Concrete Driveways Pictures

It wasn't long ago when deciding on a driveway material was easy: asphalt or concrete. Today, the "concrete" choice has expanded to include an astounding array of decorative options. Sometimes referred to as colored cement, or painted concrete, decorative concrete gives homeowners a long-lasting surface that requires very little maintenance. Although plain gray concrete is still installed most often, more people are catching on to the dazzling effects possible with decorative concrete—and seeing the instant curb appeal a decorative driveway can give to any home, no matter what the style. If you already have a concrete driveway, you can still give it a decorative makeover. The concrete industry has introduced many products and methods that can rejuvenate or resurface existing plain gray driveways as well.

Of course, to ensure that your concrete driveway will look good for many years to come, there are important steps your contractor must follow during installation. Be sure to read our overview of driveway construction basics.

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