Guide To Decorative Concrete
Decorative concrete is growing in popularity in Australia because of its many desirable properties: it's hard-wearing, easy to maintain and attractive, making it suitable for use in both homes and commercial premises across the country.
There is a huge range of decorative concrete available, and choosing a style and colour of decorative concrete for your project can be harder than it sounds.
Let's take a look at the different types of decorative concrete on the market and a few factors you might want to consider before choosing yours.
What is Decorative Concrete?
Decorative concrete is a type of concrete that is visually enhanced; it boasts the durability of regular concrete but without the accompanying drab grey aesthetic.
Decorative concrete is enhanced using dyes, chemicals, and aggregates that add colour and texture; decorative concrete flooring is easy to look after and perfect for a huge range of indoor and outdoor settings, but it's also visually unique and eye-catching.
Different Types of Decorative Concrete
There are many different kinds of decorative concrete on the market, each of which is created in a slightly different way.
Some of the most popular kinds of decorative concrete are:
- Stained Concrete. This concrete can either be stained using water-based or acid-based staining techniques. These staining methods can be used to give decorative concrete a unique pattern and depth of colour.
- Stamped Concrete. This decorative concrete mimics the design of tiles and bricks, making it a popular choice in driveways and gardens.
- Polished Concrete. This is created using a special chemical that fills the pores of the concrete to create a smooth, polished look that is great for retail floors, car showrooms, and other commercial spaces.
- Engraved Concrete. This is concrete that has been engraved with custom patterns and designs for the ultimate in bespoke decorative flooring.
These are just a few types of decorative concrete on the market, but they demonstrate the sheer amount of choice and versatility that decorative concrete offers.
How to Choose the Right Decorative Concrete for Your Property
If you're already feeling overwhelmed by choice, you won't be alone.
At McCoy Concreting, we help hundreds of customers every year to decide which kind of decorative concrete is right for their property.
There are a number of factors to consider, such as:
- Maintenance and Hygiene. How important is it that your decorative concrete is easy to keep clean? Smooth types like polished concrete will be easier to clean regularly when compared to stamped concrete.
- Aesthetics. Which type of concrete will suit your space best?
- Existing Design. If your decorative concrete needs to fit in with other flooring, will it clash or match?
- Cost. Different types of decorative concrete may be more or less suitable for different budgets, so cost should always be considered.
Get In Touch
If you'd like to know more about the different types of decorative flooring available and how they could work in your space, call us today 0438 272 749 at McCoy Concreting in Toowoomba.
We're experts in all things concrete, and we'll be happy to discuss your project over the phone and offer you friendly advice and guidance on choosing decorative flooring for your property.
