Decorative concrete is a great way to add curb appeal to your home. There are many techniques that can be used to spruce up your patio, driveway, sidewalk, and even your indoor flooring, so the decision can seem daunting. however, there are certain things to keep in mind when making this decision, like whether you will need a new slab poured, or have existing concrete in need of some beautification. For whatever assistance you need please call us at 612-685-8164, or
Staining concrete is one of the most popular applications for transforming concrete slabs. Often referred to as colored concrete, homeowners, designers and builders are drawn to stained concrete because of the unique outcome that can be achieved combining colors, application techniques, etc. on cement flooring and other substrates. The results are limited only by the creativity of those involved in the stained concrete process.
Stamped concrete can be part of a stunning entry way to a residence. In some cases the entry or front porch is built larger than normal to create places to sit or gather to talk. Steps can be stamped concrete and raised flowerbeds can be tooled to match the flatworks stamped pattern.
Since the swimming pool should be more than simply a basin to swim laps or cool off in, great care must be made to "set off" the pool in the proper environment.
View some of our pool decks for Penguin Pools
Think of the entire pool area as a total swimming environment, with the pool as the focal point. The pool deck goes a long way in tying the pool itself in with the pool environment.
Homeowners who have full or partial basements that can be transformed into living space are essentially sitting on a goldmine. Realtor surveys show that finishing a basement ranks just behind kitchen and bathroom renovations in maximizing the return on the homeowners investment, with the payback sometimes exceeding the remodeling expenditure Whats more, expanding the living space into the basement is often much more economical than adding another room or floor onto an existing home.
It wasn't long ago when deciding on a driveway material was easy: asphalt or concrete. Today, the concrete choice has expanded to include a multitude of decorative concrete options. Sometimes referred to as colored cement, or painted concrete, the effects that can be achieved with decorative applications can be astounding on a concrete driveway.
While plain gray concrete is still the most often installed, today there are many alternatives.
Concrete walkways or sidewalks are more than just a way to get wherever it is you're going—they can provide much-needed curb appeal to homes and buildings, and they are fast becoming a point of artistic expression by way of a multitude of decorative concrete options.
While plain gray concrete is still the most often concrete walkway installed, as seen on most concrete sidewalks, there are numerous decorative concrete alternatives sure to dress it up, taking your sidewalk from boring to amazing.
Concrete steps or terraced stairways are the most prominent feature at the entryways of many homes and public buildings, yet too often they get relegated to purely utilitarian status. Why settle for boring, commonplace risers and treads when numerous options are available for imparting color, pattern, and decorative face and edge details? Elevating concrete stairs from bland to grand makes them the dramatic focal point of any entrance. Even greater visual impact is possible by combining decorative stairways with stamped or stained concrete walkways and landings that incorporate coordinating colors and patterns.
