Salt Finish Concrete

Cool underfoot. Quietly textured.

A salt finish is made by pressing rock salt into fresh concrete, then washing it out once set. It leaves a fine, pitted texture that’s grippy, cooler under bare feet and quietly elegant — a favourite for pool surrounds and outdoor entertaining areas.

Often chosen with pool surrounds, sand finish concrete, honed concrete.

Typical job: 3–5 days · Site measure: free

What’s included

• Colour and texture samples
• Reinforced slab pour
• Rock salt pressed in evenly
• Wash-out and clean after cure
• Penetrating sealer

Finish options

• Natural grey — Clean and understated.
• Light tones — Off-white and sand shades that stay cooler.
• Coloured — Oxide tones to match coping and render.

Specification

What affects the price

Every job is priced after a free site measure. Your fixed, itemised written quote shows each of these:

1. Area around the pool or courtyard
2. Colour through the mix
3. Salt grade for a fine or coarse texture
4. Sealer and slip additive

Guide: The best non-slip concrete finish for a pool surround

Salt Finish Concrete questions, answered

Is a salt finish good around salt-water pools?

Yes. With a penetrating sealer it handles salt-water splash well and stays grippy when wet.

Does salt finish collect dirt?

The fine pits can hold a little dust, but a quick hose or pressure clean brings it back.

How is a salt finish made?

Coarse rock salt is pressed into the fresh concrete surface. Once it has set, the salt is washed away, leaving small pits that give a subtle texture and grip.

Is salt finish cool underfoot?

Light-coloured salt finishes stay cooler than dark or smooth concrete in the sun, which makes them a popular choice for pool surrounds.

Can a salt finish be done on old concrete?

No, the salt has to be pressed into fresh concrete. For an existing slab, a textured resurfacing coat can give a similar look.

Get a fixed written quote

Call 0404 859 045 or request a free site measure.