Outdoor Decor
Decorative Concrete: The Ultimate Choice for Your Outdoor Space
In recent years, decorative concrete has risen to fame because of its distinctive ability to transform
plain and boring space into a vibrant, elegant and beautiful outdoor environment. Decorative
concrete offers you an endless possibility to transform bare concrete into a work of art.
How is this possible? You may wonder. Stay with me and explore the techniques, designs, color
skim and unique finishes you can integrate on your patio, garden paths, driveways, pool
surroundings, floors, or even walls. These options compounded with the many benefits of
decorative concrete, makes it an irresistible option for your outdoor space.
Customize It to Your Preference
Depending on how you want your outdoor space to look, there are a dozen choices to pick from.
Your choices may include stamped concrete, overlays, stained concrete, knockdowns, pointed and
trowel on among others. Let’s take a sneak peek on some of these designs.
On top of the list is stamped concrete. Stamping imprints on the concrete give different patterns.
The possibilities of transforming your patio or backyard are unimaginable. Whether you want
bricks, stones, shells, wood or tiles, stamping will give you your dream. It can also be cut into
different sizes and shapes to fit your preference. With a little color to it, stamped concrete is
exceptionally beautiful.
Stained concrete is suitable if you are interested in permanently changing the color of your
driveway, patio or floors. The stain leaves your floors rich with a glossy effect. The area
surrounding your swimming pool will look amazing with knockdown or trowel on. Knockdown
creates a non-flip surface while blending it with texture and style. Trowel on has a ripple stone
finish with a fine blend of colors that you can customize to fit your taste.
In case you are looking forward to renovating your pavement, driveway or patio, the overlay will be
the ideal solution. Overlay layer is used on top of your old concrete for decoration. It can be
engraved with interesting patterns or stamped to achieve the design you want.
What if designs, patterns and coloring don’t intrigue you and you are looking for something simple
but elegant? Decorative concrete has more to offer. There are equally other unique options for you.
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Tiered concrete steps provide an amazing way to create a transition from an indoor
space to your outdoors.
You can spice your driveway or patio or even your backyard with a concrete colored
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border. You can choose a unique finish and texture to blend with other futures in your
home.
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Concrete fire pits come in all design, shapes and texture. It is an exotic centerpiece that
truly transforms your outdoor space. Think of it as a family entertainment space or decor
with an exotic touch.
You Can Afford It
Unlike other decorative materials that cost an arm and a leg to install and maintain, decorative
concrete is affordable. You can readily get the materials needed and once the work is done, which
only takes a few days; it takes years for any maintenance to be done.
Cleaning concrete is like cleaning a regular surface. A sweep or a mop once in a while will suffice.
There is no additional investment in cleaning detergents.
Durability Is Guaranteed
With concrete decoration, you need not worry about bad weather, heavy loads or molds destroying
it. Concrete is durable. It is resistant to damages unless the occasional breaks that may occur at the
edges over a long period. The floors are also resistant to dust.
Concrete Is Sustainable
When the surfaces wear and tear and it’s time to repair them or demolish, the resulting concrete
goes through a process of breaking and grinding and is recycled back to construction. The recycled
product is used in residential residual products or commercial grade ground installations. Concrete
is safe for the environment as it does not emit carbon dioxide.
Explore your wildest imagination in decorating your outdoor space. With the help of a professional
craftsman, your options are limitless. Decorative concrete is a sure way to achieve a unique,
compelling outdoor space. The many designs, remarkable aesthetic features, durability and
affordability make decorative concrete stand out. Give that plain concrete a makeover and
transform your outdoor space to a site to behold.