Discover Your Ideal Concrete Finish Options with Dundee
Concrete is a unique substance that is widely used in the building trade. Cement, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, and water are mixed in precise quantities to make concrete. After the concrete has been cast, finishing is one of the most crucial steps, creating a smooth surface with an aesthetically pleasing finish.
Concrete surface finishing entails compacting, leveling, and smoothing the concrete. Using trowels and screeds can produce simple yet unique types of concrete finishes. After the concrete has been poured into molds, a work screed is utilized to smooth off the surface.
Varieties Of Concrete Surface Treatments Available
Broom Finish
Broom-finished concrete is often referred to as brushed concrete. In this type of finishing, the broom increases the concrete’s surface’s resistance to sleep. It has excellent traction and long life, making them a favorite among homeowners. In addition to being simple to set up, the broom finish surface is also slip-resistant.
Since a non-slip surface is essential for safety around pools, broom-finish concrete is frequently used. As a result, the broom finish is a popular choice for concrete driveways. Run the broom toward the slope if you want water to drain off the swept-up surface quickly.
Sand Washed Concrete Finish
Grinding and polishing the concrete surface produces the desired glossy finish. The polished concrete floors require no upkeep and are incredibly long-lasting. Additionally, the polished concrete is constructed using previously used components. Its high reflectivity reduces the requirement for artificial illumination within buildings, which helps to conserve power. This coating adds a lovely rough, subtle texture and skid resistance to plain or colored concrete. It finds primary application in water settings such as swimming pools and spas.
Exposed Aggregate – The Pebbled Concrete Surface
The concrete’s aggregate component is left in plain view in an exposed-aggregate finish. It is used in these various finishes were selected for their aesthetic qualities. To further emphasize its bare state, we wash away the covering. Aggregates range from sand to colored glass, seashells, and even granite. Exposed aggregate finishes are practical and aesthetically pleasing because they provide a non-slip surface.
Stained Concrete
Stained concrete, to oversimplify, is just concrete that has had color put to it. The diversity of concrete colorants—each with its own optimum installation conditions and set of pros and cons—adds complexity to the discussion.
Concrete stains permeate the surface of the concrete for a long-lasting, scratch- and chip-resistant quality that cannot be achieved with paint or other concrete coatings. Most concrete stains, like wood stains, are semi-translucent, revealing the concrete’s inherent beauty and character. Installing a concrete color typically takes less time and money than other flooring solutions.
