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Dress Up Outdoor Concrete with Butterfield Stamp Patterns   
Butterfield stamps
Give your outdoor concrete the look of natural stone, slate, brick or wood with stamping and texturing tools from Butterfield Color. Browse the many pattern options available, from Appalachian Flagstone (shown) to hardwood planking.

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Ideas for Enhancing Exposed Aggregate Concrete 

Exposed aggregate driveway

Call him a bit of a rebel, but Ryan Diehl of Diehl Concrete hasn't followed in the footsteps of many other decorative concrete pavement contractors who primarily install stamped concrete. While he does do some stamped work, one of his favorite decorative treatments is exposed aggregate -- a classic look not seen much today, but one that never goes out of style. Exposed aggregate also is a great alternative for homeowners who want a decorative finish at an economical cost. "The installation cost is similar to that of basic stamped concrete, but exposed aggregate will outlast other concrete finishes due to its wearability, making it more affordable in the long run," he says. If you think the options with exposed aggregate finishes are limited, Diehl shares his secrets for adding more flair and making each installation unique.

Jim Peterson,
The Concrete Network
TIPS FOR ENHANCING EXPOSED AGGREGATE

  Colored exposed aggregate driveway  

Combine exposed aggregate with other coloring techniques, such as integral color and topical stain.


Broadcast decorative polished glass, stone, or luminescent aggregates into the concrete to achieve a shimmery effect. (See Choosing Decorative Aggregate.)

 

Sawcut design
As an economical alternative to stamped concrete, frame exposed aggregate driveways with stamped borders. On steps, consider using exposed aggregate as a border to improve traction.

 


Incorporate a stamped pattern or artistic sawcut design into exposed aggregate to add decorative interest.

 

Step lighting
Install lighting (solar, conventional, or fiber optic) within exposed aggregate driveways, steps, and patios.


Get more ideas for using exposed aggregate concrete.