What type of finish can be applied to a concrete surface?
There are ways to add colour to concrete. Pigments can be added before or after the concrete is placed and white cement can be used rather than the usual grey cement, chemical stains can be used, or by exposing colourful aggregates at the surface. Finishes can be textured from a smooth polish surface to the roughness of gravel. The concrete can be made to resemble stone, brick or tile paving by using geometric patterns that are stamped, scored, rolled or inlaid into the concrete. Divider strips (commonly redwood) can be used to form panels of various shapes and sizes; circular, square, diamond or rectangular to create other interesting patterns. There are other special techniques that can be used to make concrete sparkle or slip resistant.
