Methods Of Fashioning Decorative Concrete

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.

There are even more options for floor customization. Micro-toppings can be added to give a speckled color as well as texture to cement. You can also overlay the material with paint stain then inlaid with different patterns and textures. If you love the look of shaped tile, then this same effect can be replicated by cement.

Another kind of decorating cement is float and trowel textured cement. This is an enjoyable one since there are a variety of patterns that can be engraved on the cement. These could include different size arcs, swirls or any other shapes you can think of. The texture left behind can be however you want it, smooth, medium or coarse. What you end up with will depend on the equipment used to make the pattern.

There are plenty of decorating cement suppliers today. In fact, it is quite easy to find the decorating cement you need. However, you cannot just choose any decorating cement. This is why you need to go through the designs first and see what suits the walls and floors. It is important to decide whether you want the cement within your home or outside it. For one, you may want it within your home if you are looking to have exquisite floors.

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.

It is no secret that templates made of thick, reusable material are available to use with the engraving tools. Stock or custom designs for the templates help to keep the pattern on the theme. Or those same tools can be used freehand with abstract patterns. Even more, tools cut straight lines for geometric patterns such as brick or tile. When the engraver applies a little more geometry, those bricks can turn into artistic curves and waves along the cement.




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