The Advantages of Decorative Concrete

Aesthetics

• Concrete specialists tailor decorative concrete to fit whatever shape and color that you need. It therefore is simpler to customize so that it matches the color-scheme and general design of your home. Brick, wood, marble and asphalt all are limited in their customization options. Brick always looks like brick. Wood is not easily disguised. Concrete therefore offers greater flexibility on the decorative front.

Cost-Effectiveness

• Brick, clay, marble, granite and certain types of wood like oak are all cost-prohibitive for many people. Decorative concrete allows buyers to simulate the looks of most of these surfaces at a fraction of that cost because concrete is simpler to mass-produce and to work with than natural wood or stone are. While decorative concrete does cost more than regular undecorated varieties because of the extra work involved, it still offers you a greater variety of options that previously may have been too expensive.

Durability

• Decorative concrete holds up better than many wood or marble surfaces when it is properly maintained. Concrete will crack over time as it gets older. Some decorative concrete designs may show cracks more obviously than standard concrete due to their color, but proper maintenance helps minimize the risks of this. Decorative concrete lasts for many years when properly installed and this provides you with peace of mind as the concrete ages. Concrete is also not as easily affected by weather elements such as rain or high winds when compared to stone or wood.

Maintenance

• Wood requires regular staining or treatment to protect it from warping and rot. Concrete does not have this problem. Decorative concrete is also resistant to mold and to dust, so less work is required to prevent these things from happening. It needs sealing every four years to keep it in optimal shape, and the occasional mopping will prevent dirt from building up and affecting its appearance. It's ease of use over an extended time is appealing to many people who don't have the time or the desire to spend hours on maintaining their floors or driveways each year.