Decorative concrete covers a genuinely wide range of looks and price points, from a simple colour tint through to a full stamped pattern designed to resemble pavers or stone. The options below explain how each technique actually works, so a decision can be made on what suits the space.
Colour pigment mixed into the concrete before it's poured.
A paver or stone look stencilled into the surface, a faster, lower-cost alternative to full stamping.
Patterns pressed into the concrete while still workable, for a paved or stone appearance.
Ground and polished finish, mainly used internally.
The stone in the concrete mix revealed for texture and grip.
Integral colour is achieved by mixing colour pigment into the cement mix before it's poured, rather than applying colour afterwards. The colour runs through the full depth of the slab.
Stencilling is commonly used on driveways and patios: a stencil is laid over the fresh concrete to create the look of pavers or stone. It's a faster, more cost-effective way to get a similar visual result to stamping.
Polished concrete is mainly used for internal spaces and benchtops. It's a ground and polished finish that offers a cheaper, lower-maintenance alternative to natural stone like marble or granite, with a comparable look.
Anyone quoting a firm price before seeing your site is guessing. What we can tell you is what drives the number:
The single biggest factor.
Removing an existing surface costs more than working on prepared ground.
If the truck can't get close, concrete has to be barrowed or pumped.
Plain concrete costs less than exposed aggregate, coloured or stamped.
Slope, drainage and soil type all affect preparation.
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Within our contracted response time on business days, to talk through scope and book a time.
We assess access, sub-base and drainage, and answer your questions.
Itemised, with what's included and what would change the price.
Scheduled around you, with a clear start and finish date.
A look at the range of finishes and jobs we handle across Western Sydney.
Stamped Concrete
Exposed Aggregate
Coloured Concrete
Polished Concrete
Stencilled
Brushed Concrete
Smooth Finish