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Decorative Concrete Gives Any Property A Distinctive Look

By Ronald Green


Using concrete to pour a driveway will add property value and raise the resale price in the future. Plan it to be as narrow or wide as the homeowner chooses. It will be more functional than other surfaces. When you use decorative concrete the entry way to your home will be impressive.

What was once limited to a white or gray expanse can now be made in a distinctive pattern or color. Or, it may combine both. The home with green shutters can be accented with a matching color driveway and patio.

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 garden will be enjoyed without worrying about walking in mud during the rainy season. It will be convenient after a rainy night. Raised flowerbeds make gardening more convenient, especially for older people.

Raised flowerbeds are often made using this decorative material to match the walkway. It too can be tinted to match the color of the home. Stamped concrete is another attractive possibility.

This process involves pressing a form into the surface before it dries. It can look like brick in a herringbone pattern or a random pattern. Larger segments can be enhanced by adding a swirl pattern in the surface.

A patio surface might be made to look like individual red bricks. It can be poured in any number of shapes and sizes. A protective finish can be applied after drying. Put a row of solar lights along one side to give the surface a glow after dark.

Another designer look is obtained with a stain. There is an acid stain or a water based stain available. Either can be done using a color. The contractor will show samples of how it will look when it is finished. Customized blended colors are a possibility for something unique.

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.

A higher number of hues are available in the water based stains. Orange and yellow are found as well as black and white. The most discerning homeowner will find something that he likes. Many distinctive colors are available with acid staining.

Imagine a room with an acid stained floor in a deep blue color. Paint the walls white and the contrast will be amazing. It will provide the perfect showcasing for furniture in the French provincial style. Add a white throw rug for a lovely contrast.

The possibilities are endless for outdoor or indoor pouring. Have a patio adjacent to a recreation room with the same floor pattern. Choose a front porch and sidewalk in the same pattern and color. Make your home attractive on the outside to welcome guests to the interior.




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