Decorative Concrete
Concrete that looks like it was designed, not just poured.
Decorative concrete covers every finish that goes beyond plain grey: exposed and honed aggregates, colour-through oxides, stencils, stamped patterns and salt finishes. We’ll help you choose what suits your home, budget and how the area will be used.
Often chosen with polished concrete, timber-look concrete, salt finish concrete.
Typical job: 4–6 days · Site measure: free
What’s included
- Design consultation and sample boards
- Finish recommendation for each area
- Pour, texture or pattern application
- Detailed edge and joint layout
- Sealing for colour and protection
Finish options
- Honed & polished — Ground back to reveal stone with a smooth finish.
- Patterned — Stencils and stamps that mimic tile, brick or stone.
- Textured — Exposed aggregate and salt finishes with natural grip.
Specification
| Finishes | 8+ decorative options |
|---|---|
| Colour | Oxide colour-through or release agents |
| Sealer | Matte, satin or gloss |
| Maintenance | Reseal every 2–3 years |
What affects the price
Every job is priced after a free site measure. Your fixed, itemised written quote shows each of these:
- Which decorative finish you choose
- How many finishes or borders are combined
- New pour or overlay on an existing slab
- Ongoing sealing schedule
Decorative Concrete questions, answered
Which decorative finish lasts best?
Exposed aggregate and honed finishes are the most durable long-term. Stencilled and stamped finishes look great but benefit from regular resealing.
Can decorative concrete go on an existing slab?
Sometimes. Resurfacing systems can give an existing sound slab a new decorative look without a full replacement.
What counts as decorative concrete?
Any finish chosen for its look as well as its strength: exposed aggregate, coloured, stencilled, stamped, honed, polished and resurfaced finishes all fall under decorative concrete.
Which decorative finish costs least to maintain?
Exposed aggregate and honed finishes with a penetrating sealer need the least care. Patterned and coloured surfaces look their best with a reseal every two to three years.
Can different decorative finishes be combined?
Yes. A common combination is an exposed aggregate driveway with a charcoal border, or a honed alfresco with a salt-finish pool edge. We plan the joints so the changes in finish look deliberate.
Get a fixed written quote
Call 0404 859 045 or request a free site measure.
