Give Your Outdoor Concrete Surfaces a Facelift with Decorative Finishing
While many of the outdoor surfaces around your home may be concrete, they don’t need to be boring. Concrete is one of the most ubiquitous building materials in the world, but in its raw state, it doesn’t exactly scream “attractive outdoor surface.” Easily transform the look of concrete surfaces with multi-colored, textured coatings that can bring style to your existing concrete exterior surfaces. Think: pool deck, garage floor, patio, walkways and even your driveway.
What Kind of Looks Can I Achieve?
Decorative concrete finishes come in a wide variety of colors and patterns, and you can even mimic flagstone, fan, brick, random stone, and other patterns. Additionally, you can add texture and sparkle to improve the look of your exterior concrete surfaces. You can even stain, stencil or engrave it to improve the appearance and help it fit in with the style of your home.
Do I Have to Redo the Concrete First?
If the concrete is damaged, yes. But if you’re simply trying to change the look, or trying to cover surface cracks, discoloration, or surface imperfections, decorative concrete is a great option for outdoor surfaces. In addition, you’ll save money, conserve resources, and eliminate disposal problems. If your concrete is in good condition but just needs a bit of a lift, a decorative surface is a good option to consider.
How Does It Work?
At Orange, Connecticut-based Elite Concrete Systems, we have a thorough process to refresh your old concrete. To begin, we’ll power-wash it and fix any surface cracks and holes and reinforce them, then protect the concrete with a sealant coating. Next, we’ll apply your chosen surface and designs, including any stamping or coloring you wish.
Stamped concrete. Often called textured or imprinted concrete, stamped concrete can replicate stones, such as slate and flagstone, tile, brick and even wood. The wide variety of pattern and color choices make it popular for beautifying patios, pool decks, driveways and more. Additionally, it’s an affordable paving option that requires less maintenance than other materials.
Colored concrete. With colored concrete, the creative options and color choices are endless, making it possible to achieve the perfect look. Many manufacturers offer a broad palette of colors to choose from, ranging from earth tones to vibrant hues. With the right skills, techniques and products, professionals like those at Elite Concrete Systems can produce results that will transform concrete into works of art.
Contact us today for more information about our decorative exterior concrete finishes at your New York or Connecticut home.