Popular Concrete Patio Surfaces
Plan to give some thought to the surface of your backyard patio because it's not as simple as just pouring a gray concrete slab anymore. There are surface colors to consider, textures, patterns, decorative bands, borders and designs that will require some prior planning. Why waste a great backyard patio with a boring, plain slab? It's easy to enhance a patio and it can be done very economically to meet your budget. There are options for the most meager budget to the unlimited budget.
Check out some of the surface options here:
Colored Concrete
Popular Color Options | Different Ways of Coloring a Surface
Stamped Concrete
Stamped Concrete Patterns | Cost to Install
Stenciled Concrete
Time to Install | Example of Stenciled Concrete
Exposed Aggregate
Natural Beauty of Concrete | Traditional Method | Durability & Skid Resistance
Engraved Concrete
Designs on Already Existing Concrete | Techniques
Designing with Borders
Soften the Look of the Edge | Popular Border Designs
Concrete Pavers
Maintenance Needs | Installation