You might be wondering exactly what material you should go with when you decide to upgrade or refinish your sidewalks and driveways. Concrete is the best option, and there are many reasons for this. First off, concrete is both cost-effective and time-efficient to install. That means that you spend less money worrying about your budget while also seeing your home return to peace and quiet faster than you would if you were using a different material.

Another important factor to keep in mind is that concrete can be heavily customized to create the look and feel that you want. While many people tend to think of concrete as a rather nondescript building material, this couldn’t be further from the truth! In fact, concrete can be personalized to fit in with just about any design you can dream of! From stains that alter its appearance to finishes that create mesmerizing surfaces and patterns, Prater Concrete has the finishes you need to create the best outdoor sidewalks and driveways possible. We offer six finishes:

• Acid Stain. Concrete combined with an acid wash to create interesting and beautiful custom finishes, including some that can mimic natural stone or marble in appearance.
• Broom Finish. Basic concrete finished by running a broom over the wet surface to give the final, dried appearance some visual interest while also offering non-slip protection.
• Exposed Aggregate. Varied natural stone aggregates are exposed to air by removing the top layer of dried concrete.
• Float and Trowel. Concrete finished with a variety of arcs and swirls to provide both visual interest and extra grip safety when walking over the surface.
• Salt Finish. Concrete that was dried with salt crystals embedded inside that were then dissolved using a power washer to create a unique appearance.
• Stamped Concrete. Concrete that combines color, pattern, and design to create beautiful stamps in all manner of sizes and themes.