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DRIVEWAY & WALKWAY

DRIVEWAYS & WALKWAYS

Driveway and patio designs using Concrete stones define beauty, elegance and durability for driveways, pool decks, walkways and patios, and can be used for all of your outdoor living spaces. Properly installed Stamp concrete stone driveway or patio won’t crack, sag, shift or separate. It will keep looking fantastic for generations, and if it ever becomes stained or marred by paint or oil it can be repaired quickly, easily and invisibly. Individual slabs can be replaced with matching ones so that the surface looks exactly as it did before the accident occurred. This is impossible with any other type of pavement.

CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS

STAMPED CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS

Stamped concrete driveways give you a vast array of decorative options not possible with other paving materials. Using stamps, you can create cost-effective replicas of popular materials such as cobblestone, brick, natural slate, and field stone. And unlike stone or precast pavers, a stamped concrete driveway can be poured or pumped into place without the need to lift and place individual units, saving significant time and labor. Beyond the endless array of patterns and textures available, coloring methods such as stains, integral color, and powdered pigments will give your stamped concrete an authentic look. Contractors can also customize the color of your driveway to complement your home and landscape. Here are some other ideas for tailoring the look of a stamped concrete driveway to suit your design and budget requirements.

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There are many Concrete Driveway styles to name a few:

EXPOSED AGGREGATE REVEALS THE TRUE BEAUTY OF CONCRETE

Exposed aggregate concrete can almost be compared to a piece of granite or marble transformed by polishing: A plain, unremarkable surface has been stripped away to reveal the exceptional beauty lying beneath. In the case of concrete, that beauty is in the form of decorative aggregate, either natural or manufactured.

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The decorative process of exposing aggregate has been around since the early 1900s, well before pattern stamping, stenciling, and decorative overlays became trendy. But this method is far from being ready for retirement. An exposed aggregate finish offers numerous advantages. And many of today's contractors are finding creative ways to take exposed aggregate to a new level.

What Is Exposed Aggregate and Where Is it Used?

An exposed-aggregate surface is obtained by placing concrete and then removing the outer 'skin' of cement paste to uncover decorative coarse aggregate (either batched into the concrete mix or seeded onto the surface). Because of its durability and skid resistance, an exposed aggregate finish is ideal for most flatwork including:

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  • Sidewalks

  • Driveways

  • Patios

  • Pool decks

  • Plazas

 

An exposed-aggregate finish is also possible on concrete walls or tilt-up panels. Vertical applications include:

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  • Decorative retaining walls

  • Architectural building facades

  • Sound barrier walls

ADVANTAGES OF EXPOSED AGGREGATE FINISHES

With an exposed aggregate finish, you can achieve spectacular effects at a reasonable cost because few additional materials (other than the decorative aggregate) and tools (beyond basic finishing tools) are required. Here are some other notable advantages of exposed aggregate finishes:

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  • The basic procedures are simple enough for experienced finishers to master easily.

  • The surface is rugged, nonskid, and resistant to heavy traffic and weather extremes.

  • Many types and sizes of decorative aggregate are available to achieve unlimited color and texture variations.

  • Exposed aggregate is highly versatile and contrasts beautifully with plain concrete or other decorative treatments such as stamping, stenciling, staining, and integral coloring.

  • Little maintenance is required, other than sealing and occasional cleaning.

CONCRETE WALKWAYS AND SIDEWALKS

Learn about the design possibilities for a concrete sidewalk, plus get tips for ensuring a problem-free installation

Concrete walkways or sidewalks are more than just a way to get wherever it is you're going—they can provide much-needed curb appeal to homes and buildings, and they are fast becoming a point of artistic expression by way of a multitude of decorative concrete options.

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While plain gray concrete is still the most often surface installed, as seen on most concrete sidewalks, there are numerous decorative concrete alternatives sure to dress it up, taking your sidewalk from boring to amazing.

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The best part is that most of the options will work just as well on an existing walkway, because the concrete industry has rapidly developed many decorative products that can be applied to existing plain concrete walkways.

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Concrete has become the new material of choice for designers across the U.S. Decorative concrete in all of its stained, colored, molded and personalized glory is popping up in retail stores, trendy restaurants, offices and homes everywhere. Now you can find out why!

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