Decorative Concrete Secrets That Aren't So Secret

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By Nancy Burns


Decorative cement has gained popularity among people. They are starting to consider ways of using the concrete they already have and better their way of living with the house they so much love. Maybe they want boost the outlook and value of the property they are planning to sell. Corporates have foreseen the promotional potential in engraving their logos in the lobby or doorstep. Communities consider their budget on time and funds then use existing concrete for beautification. Decorative concrete has been a quiet, secret option for too long.

Another style of decorating cement is one that has broom finishings. These can be a light or coarse broom dependent on the bristles the broom you select has. Whereas unlike most types of decorating cement, this one does not have a fancy finish but offers a surface that is not slippery, therefore it is such functional decorating cement. You should not utilize any kind of broom for this kind of work, rather select brooms made exclusively for this purpose.

Very few realize that cement can be styled to look just like any quarried stone especially granite, marble and limestone. It can be easily colored then coated with epoxy for that desirable smoothness. This is impossible to do with any other material, yet cement offers a wide array of the color collection as well as style.

You might ask how cement is turned into decorating cement that often has mixtures of different colors and different textures. Well, it is done through the use of some materials applied during the pouring process. Some of the common items that are used are acid staining and decorating overlays.

Only a qualified eye can tell the difference between the real deal and what's beautiful, decorating cement. If you are tired of plain-looking floor and wall surfaces, then there are so many designs and colors for cement that are just waiting for you. Here are some ways that you can beautify cement -

Painting Cement is another form of beautiful decorating cement. You could use this form of decorating cement in basically any situation, you just want to make sure that the cement is well cured, so if you have cement already, and want to make it into decorating cement, then paint the existing cement you have.

Cement Dyes- Creating new colors, textures, designs, and compositions is easy with cement dyeing. Dyes are your safest bet in both commercial and residential cement applications. They can be used to color bridges and walls. However, cement dyes are not suitable for direct sunlight exposure. Continuous exposure can lead to a faded color over time.

There are several other forms of decorating cement as well. Basically, your imagination is the limit, and you can even make your current cement into decorating cement, which can improve your property value, and make your living areas more beautiful.




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