cac0fae8c8f092b7d7e32f10d5d4e9c220d2969b My Health Is My Life: Decorative Concrete Gives Any Property A Distinctive Look

Decorative Concrete Gives Any Property A Distinctive Look

By Ronald Green


The driveway made of concrete will increase the value of your home. At the same time it can be a distinctive entrance. Designs vary from wide to narrow. This is a functional and long lasting material. When decorative concrete is used it can mimic brick, cobblestone or large patterned segments of color.

The plain gray surface can be enhanced by color or have a border that looks like row of bricks. The tinting can be soft or bright as the homeowner prefers. For example, a home with green shutters and roof can have a green driveway to the garage.

In Kansas City MO many of the prettiest homes have fancy garden walks. Often they use the same pattern as the patio. This is a lovely addition to any small yard or large grounds.

Walking through the yard to see the flowers need not be difficult after a heavy rain. Your shoes will stay mud free with a garden walkway. Many homeowners enjoy gardening when it is done in raised flowerbeds.

The raised gardens may be fashioned of concrete in a soft or bright color. It may be tinted to match the patio or the home itself. Another attractive addition is a stamped surface.

Stamping is done by pressing a form into the surface prior to allowing it to dry. It can take on the appearance of any type of bricks. They can be large segments with a swirl pattern in each segment. They can be small to look like cobblestones.

Imagine a patio poured in a lovely red brick pattern. The size and shape will be whatever the homeowner wants. After it dries, it can be protected and made to shine with a liquid finish. If there are solar lights in the yard, it will glow after dark.

Stained concrete is another way to obtain a designer look. The color choices are endless. Two types of staining are done. One is acid and the other is water based. Ask the contractor to show samples of how the color looks on actual concrete. Custom color may be requested.

Stained floors inside the home are both durable and attractive. Colors are rich with slight variations and a pretty patina. Until recently earth tones were the only ones available. Now you can have colors such as green, aqua blue or even orange.

It is the water based stains that offer this wide range of color choices. A floor can be done in white, black or any one of the bright colors. The homeowner can have one of these distinctive shades or a customized hue.

A deep blue acid stained floor with powder blue walls will set the decor for a master bedroom and bath. Bedspread, shower curtain and towels can match the floor. It is the perfect background for a white tub and commode.

Whether for an indoor floor or an outdoor patio, decorative ideas are endless. You can have raised garden beds to match the brick pattern of the patio. A front porch and walkway can be stamped or stained any pattern or color. You can put together a distinctive combination that is unique to your home.




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