Textured Concrete is a modern construction and finishing material made from Concrete designed to have an esthetically pleasing surface.
The textured Concrete provides solid structural support yet resists weathering, aging, and wear and tear.
It can be used for various applications, such as driveways, walkways, patios, and pool decks.
By finding the right contractor who knows how to use it properly, you can get plenty of use from your textured concrete surfaces.

Concrete surfaces can look dull and uninspiring without a proper finish. However, adding texture to your concrete surfaces can create a visually appealing look that can complement any style or design. Several types of textured concrete finishes are available, and choosing the right one can transform your concrete surface into a work of art.

Types of Textured Finishes

Float and Trowel Textures

Floating is an integral part of the process regarding concrete finishing.
It embeds coarse aggregate and helps remove any bumps or valleys to achieve a level surface while compacting the concrete. Concrete must be sufficiently complex and free of bleeding water before the power floating process begins.

Troweling is then used to create an even denser, smoother, more intricate finish after the Concrete has floated. As with floating, the angle of the blade is critical for trowel operations; it needs to be flat for it not to tear or gouge the surface on any given pass.
However, the angle should gradually increase during successive passes to maximize pressure on the freshly smoothed surface.

Broom Finish

A broom finish can give the floor a textured look and feel. This is done by running a stiff-bristle broom across the Concrete in multiple directions until an even texture is achieved. A broom finish gives the floor more traction while maintaining its polished look.

Rock Salt Finish

Salt-finished concrete surfaces are an attractive and relatively low-cost solution for decorative purposes.
It entails inserting coarse rock salt crystals onto freshly placed Concrete using rollers and then washing them off with streams of water when the concrete has had time to set.

This technique creates a rough, subtle texture on the concrete surface, providing natural skid resistance.

It produces a lovely finish reminiscent of a sandstone or granite pattern and can be adapted to suit all shapes, sizes, colors, and patios.

Stained Finishes

Stained and polished concrete floors are a great way to create a unique and stylish look for any home or commercial space.
These beautiful, durable surfaces can enhance the aesthetic of an area while still providing maximum durability.

To achieve polished concrete floors, the surface is ground down with progressively finer abrasive pads, allowing you to customize your desired level of shine.

For example, you can create a subtle matte finish or an extremely high-gloss mirror-like look, depending on your preferences.

Not only do stained and polished concrete floors provide an esthetic edge to any space, but they’re also efficient and low maintenance—the combination of grinding materials plus its natural sealant creates an effortless way to keep germs and bacteria at bay while keeping its long-lasting beauty intact year after year.

Additionally, it’s easy to customize concrete flooring by adding various colored aggregates before polishing for vibrant custom hues or with stencil stenciling for intricate designs like logos or borders; this makes stained and polished concrete flooring perfect for both residential spaces like kitchens, bathrooms, or patios as well as for commercial spaces like restaurants or studios.