Basics on a Patio Concrete Design

A patio concrete design creates a new look for the patio by adding color and texture. These types of designs are easy to take care and are durable. There are unlimited ways to use different techniques for a beautiful patio surface.

Concrete is one of the most flexible materials available to design a patio. It can be poured into a variety of shapes such as straight, arched or curved and transverse. Concrete designs last a long time because of their durability. Concrete is highly weather resistant, so there’s no need to worry about rain or snow ruining your design. Patio concrete design ideas can be found in books or on-line.

Patio concrete designs come in many surface types. Concrete can be colored with stain, dyes, integral color and dry-shake color hardener. Designs may also include a unique pattern pressed into the concrete by stamping. Paper stencils can be used on top of an acid stain or applied directly to fresh concrete. Another option for a concrete design is using concrete patio pavers to crate patterned surfaces.

Exposed aggregate can be incorporated into the concrete mix to create a durable and slip resistant surface. It looks like small stones or pebbles. There is a variety of different sizes, colors and textures. A chemical acid stain can also be used to create a permanent surface color. Acid staining is a chemical reaction to minerals in the concrete which produces different tones and colors. It will last a long time and won’t fade, peel or flake.