Decorative Concrete

Find a Decorative Concrete Contractor

Visit the Decorative Concrete Photo Gallery

Glossary of terms: What is a band? What is a field?

Combining decorative elements or going with one style

Concrete Patios

Stamped Concrete

Epoxy Terrazzo Toppings Blend Beauty with Function

Spray-Top

The Art of Acid-Etch Staining

Concrete Dyes Expand the Color Palette of Concrete Stains

Colored Concrete

Water Features

Exposed Aggregate: special effects with the rock in the concrete

Stencil Finished Concrete

Painting Concrete: another way to color existing concrete

Scoring and sawcutting for special effects

Turning Concrete Into Metal: The New Alchemy

Textured finishes: float and trowel textures, broom finishes, rock salt

Cleaning decorative concrete

Sealing decorative concrete

Prepackaged Admixtures

Contractors, A Must Read: Reducing Bond Failures Caused by Moisture Vapor Transmission

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Concrete designs are one of the hot new trends for concrete patios, concrete floors, entryways, countertops, pool decks and more. From expansive new homes with elaborate concrete driveways to budgeted one-room remodels showcasing a stunning, stained concrete floor, the attractionis continuing to grow when it comes to using concrete for decorating. Concrete is no longer plain, grey and boring, it is now thought of as a beautiful decorative element. (See concrete photos of projects like these.)

Today's homeowners, builders, and designers recognize the value in using concrete in their designs and plans. Decorative concrete transforms traditional grey concrete into warm brown floors, expensive slate-looking patios, and weather-resistant outdoor kitchen countertops, to name a few.

Decorative concrete lets you decide which hue of red will give you that Spanish tile look on your pool deck at half the cost, and what personal mementos you'd like to embed in your new concrete countertop kitchen island. The advancements in concrete tools, concrete stains and dyes, textures, and patterns have made concrete the most versatile, durable and cost-effective material on the market.

Get an idea of how decorative concrete can be used in your home or business. The following links provide a wealth of knowledge on all aspects including colored concrete, painted concrete, stenciled concrete, stamped concrete, and more.

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