Decorative & Exposed Aggregate Concrete

What this involves.

Decorative and exposed aggregate concrete lets you keep the strength of a poured surface while adding color, texture, and a natural-looking finish. With exposed aggregate, we pour the slab and then wash away the top layer of paste at the right moment to reveal the stone underneath, which gives a durable, slip-resistant surface that works well on driveways, patios, and walks. We can also work in color and other decorative finishes to match your home. As with any of our concrete work, the base prep, reinforcement, and joints are done properly first, then we wash, cure, and seal the surface so the finish holds up and stays easy to maintain.

• Excavating, grading, and building a compacted base
• Setting forms and placing reinforcement before the pour
• Pouring and placing decorative color or aggregate as chosen
• Timing and washing the surface to expose the aggregate evenly
• Tooling control joints to manage cracking
• Sealing the surface for durability and easier cleaning
• Final cleanup and a walkthrough of cure time and sealer care