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Concrete doesn’t have to have the same standard finish on every project. Decorative concrete gives homeowners and businesses more choices for the color, texture, and overall appearance of the finished surface.
Bud’s Concrete Inc. provides decorative concrete services throughout the western suburbs of Chicago. We work on residential and commercial projects and offer several decorative options, including stamped, stained, colored, and polished concrete, along with decorative concrete overlays.
Whether you’re planning a new project or updating an existing concrete surface, we can help you determine which decorative options may work for the space.
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The right finish will depend on where the concrete is being installed and the look you want for the finished project. Decorative concrete can use color, texture, patterns, and other finishing techniques to change the appearance of a concrete surface.
Bud’s Concrete works with several types of decorative concrete.
Stamped concrete uses patterns to change the appearance of freshly poured concrete. It can be used for patios, driveways, walkways, pool decks, and other outdoor surfaces.
Bud’s Concrete offers a variety of patterns and colors for homeowners looking for something different from a standard concrete finish.
Learn more about our stamped concrete services.
Adding color to concrete gives you another way to change the look of a patio, walkway, driveway, or other surface. Depending on the project, color can be used on its own or along with another decorative finish.
Our team can discuss the available choices and help you find an option that works with the surrounding property.
Concrete staining adds color and character to a concrete surface. The finished appearance will vary depending on the concrete and the type of stain being used.
If you’re considering stained concrete, Bud’s Concrete can review the project and discuss whether it is a good fit for the area.
Polishing creates a smoother, finished appearance on a concrete surface. Polished concrete can also offer different levels of sheen and additional design options, depending on the surface and project. It can be an option for certain interior concrete floors where the concrete itself is intended to be part of the finished space.
Bud’s Concrete can help determine whether polished concrete is appropriate for your project.
An overlay is applied over an existing concrete surface rather than starting with an entirely new slab. Whether an overlay is an option will depend on the condition of the concrete underneath it.
If you’re interested in changing the appearance of existing concrete, we can look at the surface and discuss whether an overlay makes sense.
Decorative finishes can be incorporated into many of the same projects where standard concrete would normally be used.
Common applications include:
The finish doesn’t have to be the same throughout the property. Decorative concrete can be used in one particular area or incorporated into several parts of a larger concrete project.
Patios, pool decks, and walkways are popular places for decorative concrete because the concrete becomes part of the overall look of the outdoor space.
Instead of choosing a standard finish, homeowners can use color, texture, or another decorative option to make the concrete work better with the house and surrounding landscaping.
Decorative finishes can also be carried into adjoining areas. For example, a patio and walkway can use related colors or finishes without having to look exactly the same.
Decorative concrete can also be used in areas that serve a more functional purpose.
A concrete driveway can include decorative elements across the entire surface or in selected areas. Porches, steps, and walkways can also use decorative finishes to give the front or side of the home a different look from standard concrete.
Bud’s Concrete can complete the concrete installation along with the decorative work, so both parts of the project are handled together.
No single finish works best for every project. What looks good on a backyard patio may not be the same choice you’d make for a driveway, porch, or interior floor.
Think about where the concrete will be located, how the area will be used, and what is already around it. The home’s exterior, landscaping, and nearby concrete can all help narrow down the choices.
Bud’s Concrete can go over the available options with you and help you decide what works for the project. Check out our gallery for project examples.
Bud’s Concrete works with both residential and commercial customers throughout the Chicagoland area. Residential projects may focus more on the appearance of outdoor living areas and other features around the home, while commercial projects can have different needs based on the property and how the concrete will be used.
Our team can review the project, intended use, and desired appearance before discussing which concrete and finishing options make sense for the space.
Decorative concrete still needs to start with quality concrete work. The appearance of the finished surface is important, but so is the concrete underneath it.
Bud’s Concrete has decades of experience with concrete construction and concrete flatwork. Our team handles the concrete work along with the decorative finish, so you aren’t working with separate contractors for each part of the job.
We work with homeowners and businesses and provide free estimates for projects throughout the western suburbs.
Bud’s Concrete provides decorative concrete services throughout the Chicagoland area, including Oak Brook, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Lemont, Joliet, Woodridge, and nearby communities.
If you have an idea for a decorative concrete project, contact us to talk about the space, the type of concrete work you need, and the finish you’re considering.
Decorative concrete is concrete that uses color, patterns, polishing, staining, or other finishing methods to change its appearance. It can be used when you want the concrete itself to contribute to the look of the finished space.
Bud’s Concrete offers stamped, stained, colored, and polished concrete, along with decorative concrete overlays. Each option creates a different look, and some are better suited to certain surfaces or projects than others.
No. Many decorative concrete applications are used outdoors, but some options can also be used for interior concrete surfaces. Polished concrete, for example, may be an option for certain interior floors.
Yes. Bud’s Concrete provides decorative concrete for both residential and commercial projects. The best finish will depend on the property, intended use, and type of concrete work involved.
Some decorative options may be available for existing concrete, including certain overlays or finishes. The condition of the existing concrete will help determine which options are available, so we recommend having the surface looked at before deciding how to proceed.
Start with where the concrete will be used and the appearance you want. Each option creates a different type of finish and may be better suited to certain applications. Bud’s Concrete can go over the choices with you based on your project.
Pricing depends on the size and type of project, the decorative finish selected, site conditions, and the preparation involved. Contact Bud’s Concrete for a free estimate based on the work you’re considering.
Have a patio, driveway, walkway, pool deck, or another area where you want something different from standard concrete? Tell Bud’s Concrete about your project and what you have in mind.