Did you know that the existence of concrete dates as far as 12 million years ago? Thanks to man's continuous innovation, concrete has now become one of the best materials for decoration. Other than being used for building foundations, it can be altered in various ways like colouration, polishing, or texturing for a more beautiful appearance. Therefore, if you are thinking of renovating your house, below are some great concrete decorative suggestions you could have your contractor install for you.

Exposed Aggregate Concrete

If you are in search of a great way to decorate using concrete, then this is it. From its name, this type of concrete has undergone skillful polishing and resurfacing to expose its underlying beauty: the stones or other materials that are mixed in. Once it goes through this process, it becomes as smooth as marble and is quite soft on the feet. The fact that it is concrete makes it durable and gives it a good grasp on your feet. Therefore, you can incorporate it on your pathways, sidewalks, and even patios. Due to its skid resistance, exposed aggregate would be great for your pool sides.

Stained Concrete

What makes staining better than just painting concrete? Staining involves application of a coloured substance that diffuses through some part of the concrete. This would in turn give the concrete that shiny luminous tone, unlike paint which leaves your concrete with a more solid and flat look.

 The most common form of staining is known acid-etch staining. Basically, an acidic solution containing metallic salts is poured onto the concrete surface. This mixture etches the surface. giving more permeability to the metallic salts. These salts become part of the concrete, giving it a permanent irreplaceable colour. Stained concrete would be great for walkways and pathways due to its UV rays resistance and can also be used indoors as decorative stone for your fireplace or even as the floor surface of the entire home.

Stamped Concrete

This is concrete that has been modified to resemble other decorative materials. If the texturing is done correctly, it can even resemble natural wood. With this concrete, you can give your decorations that natural authentic look. This makes it a great candidate for decoration on your patio, driveway, pool side, kitchen countertop, and any other part of your house. In addition, it is more affordable than the above two and can be used for complicated designs, enabling you to incorporate more of it in your decorations.

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