- Stamped Concrete
- Stained Concrete
- Decorative Concrete Overlays
- Colored Concrete
- Concrete Polishing
- Concrete Countertops
- Concrete Resurfacing
- Design Ideas for Decorative Concrete
- Concrete Designs: Decorative concrete ideas for patios, floors, driveways, pool decks, countertops, and more
- Six Hot Decorative Concrete Design Ideas on a Budget
- What Is Decorative Concrete?
- Glossary of Decorative Concrete Terms: What is a band? What is a field?
- Types of Textured Finishes: Float and trowel textures, broom finishes, rock salt
- Decorative Concrete Mix Design
- Decorative Concrete Cost
- Maintaining Decorative Concrete
- Cleaning Decorative Concrete
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What is Decorative Concrete?
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 attraction is continuing to grow when it comes to using concrete for decorating.
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Concrete is no longer plain, gray and boring, it is now thought of as a beautiful decorative element. (See concrete photos of projects like these.)
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Stamped Concrete
By imprinting patterns in freshly placed concrete, you can achieve the high-end look of stone or brick pavement-and often at a lower cost.
Stained Concrete
Learn how to use acid-based chemical stains to impart rich, earth-toned color to plain concrete floors.
Decorative Concrete Overlays
Give worn, drab concrete a complete face-lift. Here's a primer of the various overlay types and the decorative possibilities with each.
Colored Concrete
An overview of options to color concrete, and some tips for achieving stunning results.
Polished Concrete
Learn how to polish concrete floors to produce a high-gloss finish that never needs waxing.
Today's homeowners, builders, and designers recognize the value in using concrete in their designs and plans. Decorative concrete transforms traditional gray concrete into warm brown floors, expensive slate-looking patios, and weather-resistant outdoor kitchen countertops, to name a few.
Decorative concrete/decorative cement 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 custom 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.