Commercial Sidewalks Styles

Cement Styles

• One of the oldest materials used in the creation of sidewalks is still one of the most frequently used. Cement is not only functional, providing strength that stands up to elements such as heat, ice and snow, it is also diverse enough to be created into a myriad of colors and designs. Concrete can be used to create commercial sidewalks that are as attractive as they are durable. Traditional gray sidewalks can be stained to any color patterns and can be molded and personalized with designs that range from squares and circles to the business's professional logo.

Ceramic Tiles

• Tile is one of the most diverse of all building materials, varying in shape, style, color and design. While many people associate tile as a material used in home flooring, it is often used in the creation of elaborately designed sidewalks and entryways of businesses big and small. Large tiles are used in simple patters and can be mixed and matched to create colorful walkways, while smaller tiles can be used in the creation of intricate designs and personalized sidewalk entry ways. Tile that is used for the creation of sidewalks is often treated with a special glaze that is designed to prevent chipping or cracking and to stand up to elements such as snow and ice.

Stone

• Stone is another natural resource that is often used in the creation of commercial sidewalks and entry ways. Available in a variety of sizes and shapes, stone can lend a rustic look, particularly when used in mostly urban areas. Stone can also be smoothed and painted to match the color scheme of most businesses and is relatively easy to obtain, which helps to keep costs low.

Brick

• Brick is one of the most traditional materials for the creation of sidewalks, just behind concrete. Bricks can be used to create diverse patterns in commercial sidewalks and can be colored to create elaborate designs. Not only is brick easy to work with, it is durable and is created to stand up to the elements of nature and heavy traffic.