Concrete Flatwork in Garland
Do you live in Garland, Texas or the surrounding areas? Are you looking to lay decorative concrete on your patio, driveway, pool area or walkway? If so, then there are several forms of decorative concrete to choose from. Contrary to what many people think, installing concrete isn’t just mixing Portland cement with aggregates and pouring them into forms. This is just one step of a long process. To install a durable concrete project, you have to prepare the area, prepare the mix, pour it, and level the services to your preferred finishing while the concrete is still wet.
Concrete finishing not only makes your work look amazing but also offers practicality. Some finishes are created to promote safety while others are created to make the surface beautiful and eye-catching.
Our company, Garland Concrete Contractor is a leading concrete contractor in Garland, TX that is committed to helping the residents create the best finishing for their concrete surface. We have highly trained and experienced masons and builders with all the necessary tools to give your concrete surface the best finishing.
Here are some of the types of Concrete Finishes Available
1. Troweled Finish
The troweled finish is recommended for interior surfaces as it can be slippery when wet. To create this finish, the poured concrete is first flattened using a screed, then the surface is leveled with a special trowel to create a fine, smooth and hard surface. We can do this by either hand or machine depending on the surface size.
2. Broom Finish
This form of decorative concrete is similar to a troweled finish but rougher. The concrete surface is first leveled with a screed and trowel. After this, a special type of broom is dragged on the surface to create a rough texture. This produces an aesthetically pleasing and non-slip surface. It’s commonly used for exterior areas that usually get slippery when wet like the driveway, parking lot or swimming pool area.
3. Exposed Aggregate Finish
With exposed aggregate finishing, the aggregates in the poured concrete are left exposed to leave a rough, beautiful surface. We use different aggregates to create a unique surface that resembles marble, slate, brick or stone.
To create this exposed aggregate finish, concrete is poured, leveled and troweled. Then, a special chemical is used to slow the hardening of the surface. Then, the following day, water is used to wash off the surface to peel of the upper layer of the surface, exposing the aggregates.
The exposed aggregate finish leaves a safe, non-slip surface. It’s good for sidewalks, breezeways, and porches.
4. Stamped Concrete Finish
This type of concrete finishing gives a decorative texture to the concrete surface. It’s usually used to add visual appeal and texture to the surface. To create a stamped finish, panels that have unique designs are put onto the uncured concrete, which gives the surface a textured and patterned look.
These are some of the popular concrete finishes you can create with a professional concrete contractor such as Garland Concrete Contractor. Others include colored and stained concrete which we also offer. Call us now for free quotes on all our services.
If you are in need of Superior Concrete Foundation Installation or Repair in Garland, we provide that service as well. Call today.