More Than a Plain Grey Finish
Plain concrete does its job, but it isn't the only option once the base work is right. At Volcanic Creations Concreting, decorative concrete in Hobart covers exposed aggregate, colour through the mix, stencilled and patterned finishes, and resurfacing over existing slabs that have worn, stained or simply dated. The right choice usually comes down to where the surface sits, how much traffic crosses it and how it needs to look against the house. Resurfacing suits concrete that is structurally sound but tired. Where the slab underneath has failed, replacement is the honest answer, and our concrete driveways page covers that work. Call 0429 062 617 to talk through finishes.
Recent decorative & resurfacing work
Jobs we have set out, poured and trowelled ourselves around Hobart and the surrounding districts.
Finishes and Resurfacing Options
Each finish behaves differently underfoot and weathers differently over time.
Exposed aggregate
Washing back the surface reveals the stone in the mix, giving texture and grip. It suits driveways and pool surrounds where a smooth finish would be slippery.
Coloured concrete
Oxide added through the mix colours the full depth rather than sitting on top, so wear doesn't expose grey underneath. Shade varies slightly between batches, which is part of the character.
Stencilled and patterned finishes
A pattern applied before the concrete sets can mimic pavers, tile or brick without the joints that weeds grow through. It works best on flat, open areas where the pattern has room to read.
Resurfacing
An overlay bonded to sound existing concrete refreshes the appearance without breaking out the slab. We check the substrate first, because an overlay follows any movement in what sits beneath it.
Talk through finishes before the forms go up.
Talk to Us About Your Decorative Concrete Job
Bring it up before we form up and you'll have real options rather than a plain grey default. Call 0429 062 617.
Decorative concrete questions we get asked
The concrete itself is the same material, so structural durability doesn't change with the finish. Surface treatments and sealers wear at different rates, and resealing keeps the colour and texture looking as intended.
Most coloured, stencilled and exposed finishes are sealed to protect the surface and hold the colour. Sealers wear with traffic and weather, so they need reapplying periodically rather than once only.
Resurfacing works well where the existing slab is sound and simply looks tired or stained. If that slab has structural cracking or has moved, an overlay will crack along with it, so replacement is the better option.