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Decorative concrete patios: ideas for your outdoor living space

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Countless options for decorative concrete patios to enhance your outdoor living space.

With so many options for decorative concrete patios, you are only limited by your imagination. From new stamped concrete to staining the existing patio, you can significantly improve the appearance and feel of the backyard. Concrete is one of the most versatile materials, even after it hardens.

New Concrete

Options for decorating new patios

What are the options for new concrete besides the boring old gray color with the broom finish. Stamped concrete concrete creates the most decorative finishes with many patterns, textures, and colors to choose from. Concrete can be finished to mimic other materials like stone, tile, brick. etc. Exposed aggregate is another popular choice. Cement is washed off the surface to expose the aggregates in the mix. Just adding color to the concrete mix can make a world of difference. You can use a combination of different methods to create borders, bands, and accents. The design opportunities are endless. To find much more detailed information, check out All Things Concrete.

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pictures of different styles of decorative concrete
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Options for existing concrete

What can you do to decorate an existing patio?

An existing patio doesn't have to stay boring gray concrete. Staining can give your patio a complete makeover. Acid staining and acrylic staining can be done on old concrete. Create patterns with scoring techniques. For patios that aren't good candidates for staining, consider decorative overlays. Once again, there are many textures, patterns, and colors to choose from to create your own unique masterpiece. Find more information on ways to enhance your existing patio at All Things Concrete.

Stamped Concrete

Concrete stamping to enhance poured concrete

Integrally colored concrete with orchard stone stamp pattern. Borders and bands with deep red color hardener and tile pattern.

Stamped Concrete

Most popular pattern for stamped concrete

Integrally colored concrete with large ashlar stamp pattern. Dark gray release to enhance texture. Clear solvent based acrylic sealer to protect and add gloss.

Exposed Aggregate

Exposed aggregate finish for patios.

Cement is washed away from surface to expose the aggregates in the mix.

Decorative Concrete Overlay

Overlay your existing concrete

Trowel textured overlay over existing gray concrete. Stained with beige stains and coated with clear gloss sealer.

Stamped Overlay

Overlay on existing concrete with stamped pattern

Overlay stamped with chisled slate texture and carved into large ashlar pattern. Stained with gray and beige acrylic stains and coated with clear gloss sealer.

Concrete Staining

Decorate your patio with acid stains or acrylic stains.

Here's a patio scored into an ashlar pattern and then stained with reddish brown acid stains.

Need More Ideas

Check out these sites for more cool ideas for concrete patios.
All Things Concrete
Ideas and instructions for decorating concrete
Concrete Network
more ideas and contractor directory
Stamped Concrete
Find more photos and ideas on concrete stamping
Concrete Staining
DIY instructions for acid staining concrete

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