Concrete is an excellent material to use when you want to add a new patio or driveway to your home. Unfortunately, it tends to be incredibly slippery when left in a normal slab state. For this reason, when your contractor installs your concrete driveway, they will probably suggest broom-finished concrete to give it more friction and make it safer to walk on.

When you’re in need of high-quality and beautiful concrete work, Palermo Concrete Inc. in Rochester, NY, specializes in decorative, stamped concrete designs at affordable rates. If you are considering broom-finished concrete, here is the typical process your contractor might follow:

• Pour The Concrete: After building wood forms and ensuring they are level, your contractor will then fill the forms with the concrete. They will then use a straight board, holding it diagonally, to level the concrete.
• Smooth The Exterior: Next, they will use a trowel to finish the surface of the concrete to smooth it out and level it. During this step, they will also use the trowel to filter out tiny rocks that might be cemented to the surface and to bring the cement-water mixture to the top.
• Begin Broom Finishing The Concrete: Your contractor will then take a concrete broom and run it across the surface of the concrete. They will do this by holding the broom at a 45-degree angle and pull the broom from one surface corner to the opposite direction, moving at a 90-degree angle and applying a consistent pressure. This will leave your concrete patio or driveway with consistent markings once it has dried.

If your home’s exterior could be spruced up with the help of a new sidewalk or driveway, contact the concrete contractors at Palermo Concrete Inc. today. Call (585) 234-6013 to learn more about the broom-finished concrete and other services available. You can also follow them on Twitter for updates.