Concrete has an ugly plain gray color, and whether it is inside or outside of your home, you may want to give it a change. Today, there are many options to add an attractive finish to concrete materials. It does not matter whether the surface is concrete pavement or the floors in a basement: there is a finishing solution. Here are some of the concrete finishing solutions that you may want to consider for a more attractive look.

1. Pavement Sealants and Epoxy Coatings for a Durable Finish

Pavements are some of the materials that can get the most wear around your home. Sealing the surface of your pavement may be something that can be done to prevent some of the common wear. This can be done using sealants like epoxies, which not only seal the pavement but also can be used to give pavement coloring. If you want to create a gravel appearance, you can even use gravel and cover it with a thick layer of clear epoxy for a unique gravel look for pavement in areas like patios.

2. Textured Surfaces with an Attractive Appearance Using Stamped Concrete

Textured surfaces many be another option that you want to consider for pavement around your home. Stamped concrete is a method of stamping the concrete with forms to create the look of brick or stone. This can be done over existing concrete, but you may need to have new concrete made for the surface to bond with the stamping. Breaking up the old concrete and adding a layer of gravel can be a good way to bond the old concrete with the new stamped concrete surface.

3. Acid Staining to Give Concrete Surfaces an Attractive Custom Finish

There are some areas of your home where you may want to have a custom floor. Staining concrete with acid can be a great way to do this on a budget. If you are considering projects like finishing a basement, you may want to consider acid-staining methods to give the concrete floors in these areas a unique custom look on a budget. In addition, you can also use acid staining to create colors and designs in the finished concrete floors.

These are some of the concrete finishing solutions that you may want to consider to renovate old gray surfaces. You can contact a concrete contractor  such as Reis Concrete Products to help with some of these solutions to improve the concrete around your home. 

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