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AN OVERVIEW OF 3 TYPES OF DECORATIVE CONCRETE
Admin • May 31, 2019
When you think of concrete, you might think of driveways that are made out of a hard grey material that is quite drab-looking. You may be surprised to know however, that you can make concrete look aesthetically pleasing.
While colored concrete
was developed way back in 1915, decorative concrete was invented a little more recently in the 1950s. Ever since then, decorative concrete has been increasing in popularity and has become a preferred type of flooring for patios, pool decks, driveways, and walkways.
Whether you have been thinking about installing a new driveway or sprucing up an existing concrete surface, decorative concrete is a great option. Because there are different types of decorative concrete, it might be hard to choose the right kind for your project. In order to help you decide, here is a brief overview about three types of decorative concrete.
1. Stamped Concrete
This type of decorative concrete looks like patterned concrete, which is why it is sometimes called that. Stamped concrete is usually dyed or shaped to resemble cobblestone, bricks, and even wood.
Thanks to the many colors and patterns that are available, stamped concrete is extremely versatile, which is why it is used for a number of flooring projects including pool decks, entryways, sidewalks, and patios. Besides being versatile and aesthetically pleasing, many homeowners choose stamped concrete because of the many benefits it provides.
Some of these benefits include:
- The installation process is less labor intensive than other types of flooring.
- It's easy to clean and does not require a lot of maintenance.
- It helps to increase the resale value of property.
On average, stamped concrete costs $2,822 to install 500 square feet. This price includes the cost of materials and labor.
2. Polymer Overlay
If you want to give existing concrete a new fresh look, installing polymer overlay is a great way to do it. This is especially true if you are hoping to:
- Add a pattern or color to an older concrete slab
- Resurface your interior floors
- Smooth out uneven pieces of concrete
Polymer overlay also works well if you want to quickly restore your old, outdated concrete flooring. Many homeowners prefer installing polymer overlay because it is easy to install, plus it makes flooring more durable while reducing the amount of maintenance required.
For the most part, polymer overlay works extremely well, but you should not use polymer overlays in certain circumstances. If the concrete is not structurally sound, or the concrete contains too much damage, you should avoid installing polymer overlay.
On average, it costs anywhere between $300 and $2,000 per 100 square feet to resurface concrete.
3. Acid Stain
If you want to simply add color to your existing concrete, you may want to consider acid stain. Acid stain is made by combining water, acid, and inorganic salts. Unlike paint and traditional stains, the acid stain solution reacts with alkali in the concrete in order to form a permanently colored surface that is ideal for indoor flooring.
Acid stains produces colors in earth-tones only and the exact color it produces is dependent upon the color and condition of the existing flooring. Besides not chipping or fading, other benefits of acid stained concrete include flooring that looks expensive but is actually quite affordable and low maintenance.
On average, it costs $1,574 for 500 square feet to install acid stain.
If you still have questions about what type of decorative concrete will work for your project, contact Carolina Concrete Designs Inc. We have been installing high quality stamped and decorative
concrete since 1991 and would love to help you find the right look for your patio, driveway, courtyard, or whatever else you have in mind.
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