Saturday, February 15, 2014

Decorative Concrete Has Many Possible Uses

By Troy Wilkerson


Decorative concrete is used for driveways, parking lots and garage floors as well as other utilitarian applications. There are also decorative concrete applications that are often used. Some of these are stamped, stained, colored and polished. These methods combine the pretty with the practical.

When textured and stamped, it will appear to be flagstone, brick, tile or wood. It can lend an attractive touch to the driveway, courtyard or patio. It is popular because it can be used in the color of choice. It creates the look of the more expensive materials without adding the higher cost.

Use these fancy finishes in large and small areas. When a small area is stamped to look like more expensive stone or marble, it can be a very attractive accent. Some homeowners are choosing a color for the driveway approaching the garage, with a narrow border on each side in a slightly darker shade. The border can give the look of tiles or bricks.

Imagine a pale pink patio in any size or shape. When a red border of brick is added, the effect can be outstanding. Some homeowners prefer all red tone concrete, some plain and some treated to a special finish such as staining. The red tones look wonderful when used on the area surrounding a swimming pool.

On the inside of the house the uses are endless. Surrounding a fireplace it is attractive in fieldstone or brick in a neutral color. The floor can be simulated marble or even wood. Use it for flooring in a bathroom to look like tile with a matching countertop on the vanity. Any basement or garage floor can be attractive as well as practical and durable.

In the kitchen a tiled floor and matching countertops around the sink and on the island will be much less expensive than a real tile application. How pleasant it will be to cook while surrounded by lovely decorative concrete. It is not only attractive, but easy to keep clean.




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