Due to its reputation as a durable and affordable material, many people think of concrete as purely functional. However, decorative concrete is quickly becoming a popular choice for enhancing the appearance of floors, walls, driveways, patios, and other surfaces. If you’re looking to beautify your home or business, order recycled concrete and try out these decorating ideas.

How Can Concrete Be Decorated?

1. Coloring

Instead of opting for traditional grey concrete, showcase your style by choosing from a wide variety of topical colors. Topical colors can be added to the top layer of the concrete to create bold designs or pleasing neutral colors. For instance, you could choose a neutral white, brown, or beige for a more subdued look or a vibrant red, blue, or purple to express your unique tastes.

2. Stamping 

If you want your recycled concrete to resemble another material, stamp it. Stamped concrete can mimic the look of natural brick, stone, slate, and many other elegant materials at a more affordable price. You can even find stamping tools that create the effect of natural wood, providing a gorgeous, rustic surface that’s much more weather-resistant than real wood. Similarly, you could enjoy the old-fashioned look of a cobblestone walkway with much less required maintenance.

3. Polishing

Polishing is a simple way to take your interior concrete floors to the next level. You can also add color to a polished surface for an even more eye-catching look. Polishing can also help make it easier to maintain. To keep a polished floor shiny and scratch-free for years to come, remember to sweep or damp mop it. 

If you’re eager to enhance your space, turn to concrete suppliers at Manchester Aggregate Supply in Hartford County, CT. For more than 40 years, this trusted aggregate distributor has provided a wide variety of materials including recycled concrete, gravel, road sand, screened and unscreened topsoil, and traprock. Visit the team online to learn more about their commitment to high-quality concrete, and call (860) 643-5578 to schedule a delivery.