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Looking for the best exposed aggregate, liquid limestone and decorative concrete in Perth?

Are you thinking about transforming your old, boring concrete into a more durable and unique surface? Here’s the solution: decorative concrete. This type of concrete can be found in patios, indoor floors, entryways, pool decks, and even benchtops. It’s not just for people with expansive properties with elaborate driveways but also for one-room remodels and even busy offices. Decorative concrete can turn a dull room that uses plain grey concrete into a more beautiful space with pleasing elements.

The Decorative Concrete WA blog features a compilation of posts that centre around decorative concrete, such as polished and honed aggregate and polished overlay. That way, you can decide if decorative concrete is best for your home or business.

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Front yard design trends in Australia

The Latest Trends in Australia Front Yard Design

Any home’s front yard plays a significant role in kerb appeal. More than that, it sets the tone for the value and the overall perception of the property. As a homeowner, it gives you an identity as it makes your property different from the other houses in the neighbourhood. When it comes to deciding how to design your front yard, look at the latest trends in Australia. Remember, trends in front yard design can quickly change. For decades, many homeowners ...
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Decorative Concrete Increases Your Property Value

Increasing Your Property Value With Decorative Concrete

The Early History of Decorative Concrete In the 1950s, a California contractor named Brad Bowman, began experimenting with etched designs on concrete, and created what was termed "ornamental concrete." Bowman created a wheel-shaped metal device that could be rolled over recently poured concrete. The result was a pattern that was laid into the concrete. After successfully mastering the technique, Bowman then began to add coloured additives to the concrete as well, and "Decorative Concrete" was born. Later, John Nasvick improved ...
A big crack in a slab of concrete

How to Avoid Cracks in Your Concrete

Most of us have seen the unsightly and dangerous results of cracking concrete. Discovering cracks is quite disheartening, especially if you laboured diligently to put down the concrete yourself. Unfortunately, DIY concrete projects often result in breaks. It is crucial to use correct techniques throughout the process of laying concrete to avoid cracks; a professional is your best choice when your project involves concrete work. When you aim to avoid cracking, it is helpful to understand a little about concrete, itself.  Traits of concrete ...
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Modern home interior with concrete flooring.

Decorative Concrete vs. Hardwood Floors

Updated 04 October 2022 There are many beautiful choices for those considering new floors as a part of a new build or renovation. One is hardwood flooring, which is the standard option for interior and exterior floor replacement projects. It’s durable and requires less maintenance because of its resistance to dirt and liquid spills. However, in many instances, hardwood floors are not always the best ...
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