What is Exposed Aggregate?
Exposed aggregate can be a great choice if you’re looking for a decorative look for a surface you want finished with concrete. So what exactly is exposed aggregate? Exposed aggregate is obtained by laying concrete and then removing the outer ‘skin’ of cement paste to uncover decorative coarse aggregate. Since it is so durable and skid resistance, an exposed aggregate finish is ideal for most flatwork including:
- Sidewalks
- Driveways
- Patios
- Pool decks
- Plazas
If you would like more information about exposed aggregate concrete in Bloomfield Hills, MI, and surrounding areas please contact Mazza Company Concrete at (248) 625-3305 today!
Concrete is great for staining due to its porous nature. Because of this, concrete stains are one of the easiest ways to transform your dull existing concrete slabs into something truly unique. Concrete stains can provide you with many different color options. They also can replicate textures by the way they are applied.
Did you know that you don’t have to settle for just a regular cement filled driveway? There are many decorative options available to add curb appeal to your home. One of these options is concrete engraving. A special tool is used to etch planned designs into the concrete. We will of course work with you to find a design that you like. One of the advantages of engraving is that it is permanent. The etched treatment won’t wear away over time. In addition, etched concrete can be enhanced by the use of stains.
Not only is stamped concrete an economical choice for your driveway material (or any area you plan on having it installed), it also has a variety of color choices available. The concrete is colored using dust-on concrete color hardeners. Some of the most popular color choices people ask about are:
Recently, homeowners have been given more choices for how they want their driveway to be done. Before, it was limited to either asphalt or concrete. Now, if you’re considering the concrete choice, it has a variety of decorative options.