Decorative concrete – Somehing new

Decorative
Concrete – Do I
Need It or Not?

When you imagine concrete, chances
are good you picture the same thing as
the rest of us – a durable surface that
can withstand years of abuse, but one
that’s not exactly “eye-catching”.

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Most of us thing of concrete as boring
and drab and, in most instances, that’s
a pretty accurate description.

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However, it doesn’t have to be.
Decorative concrete can provide some
significant advantages in terms of
aesthetics. Do you need it, though?

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The Real
Answer
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For most people, the answer to the
question posed above is “it depends”.
If all you want is a basic surface that
will withstand weathering and offer
you a firm surface for pretty much any
use, then no, you don’t need to worry
about decorative concrete.
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However, if you want something more
than just “the basics”, then yes, you do
need to consider it. What should you
know about it, though? Where can it
be used?

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Patios

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One of the prime locations for using this
type of concrete is on your patio or pool
deck. In fact, it’s really an ideal solution for
use around swimming pools because the
decorative process can also lend itself to
making it a nonslip surface, ensuring better
safety for your entire family.

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Of course, it’s a great way to bring your
indoor style and design outdoors, or you can
create a separate visual theme around the
pool or on your patio. From tropical islands to
elegant baroque and gothic motifs, virtually
anything is possible.

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Driveways

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Another excellent use of decorative
concrete is for driveways. Most
concrete drives in the US are gray,
boring and utilitarian.

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However, take a look at some of the
higher-end homes and you’ll find
something surprising. Many of them
incorporate stylistic elements in the
driveway, from cobbles to slate and
combinations of designs.

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You can achieve the same look for your
own driveway with a new concrete
overlay or stamped design.

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Myriad Possibilities

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If you have decided to consider this
option, you’ll need to know a bit more
about how concrete is decorated.
There are two primary methods here –
coloring and stamping.

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You can add spice and life with
different combinations of staining and
patterning/stamping techniques.

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Both offer an incredible range of
possibilities, and they can be used in
conjunction to help you achieve exactly
the look and feel that you want. In
terms of colors, concrete can be
stained almost any color you might
want.
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This allows you to match the exterior
colors of your home, or go for a
contrasting color scheme if you want.
Stamping is exactly what it sounds like,
and allows you to embed designs
within the concrete itself.
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Design possibilities run the gamut from
things like fleur-de-lis to patterning
that allows you to make decorative
concrete mimic other materials (stone,
brick, cobbles and even wood are
popular options).
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New Pour or
Resurface?

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You have two choices when it comes to
decorating concrete. You can choose to
have a new cement surface poured, which
will require that any existing concrete be
demolished and removed first, or you can
go with a resurfacing job.

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Obviously, resurfacing is going to be
the most affordable option, and is
usually the better choice for
homeowners.

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