Exposed aggregate and coloured concrete
Decorative finishes for driveways, paths and patios that look good for years and suit the style of your home.
Finishes
- Exposed aggregate with a choice of stones.
- Coloured concrete mixed through.
- Honed and sealed.
- Borders and banding.
Looking after it
- Seal to help with stains and colour.
- Reseal every few years.
- Clean with a broom and hose.
Finishes
Compare the finishes.
Plain broom
Simple, grippy and the most budget-friendly.
Coloured
A tint mixed through the concrete to suit your home.
Exposed aggregate
The top washed off to show the stones. Hides dirt well.
Honed
Ground smooth to show the stones, then sealed.
Drawn examples. Ask to see real samples.
How we pour
Five steps. Most of the work is underneath.
Prepare
Dig out, compact the base and plan the falls so water drains away.
Formwork
Timber or steel forms set to height and shape.
Steel and pour
Reinforcing placed on chairs, then the concrete poured.
Finish
Screeded, floated and finished: broom, aggregate or honed.
Joints and cure
Control joints cut and the slab kept moist while it cures.
About hairline cracks
Concrete shrinks as it cures, and almost every slab gets fine hairline cracks over time. We can't promise it won't crack. What we do is prepare the base properly, use reinforcing where it's needed and cut control joints so cracks are most likely to form along the joints, where you won't notice them.
Questions
Exposed aggregate and coloured FAQs
Will exposed aggregate be slippery?
Generally no. Sealing can add a little shine; we can add grip to the sealer.
Book a free measure and quote
Tell us what you need poured. We measure on site and send a written quote.