Dec 21 2010
Incorporating decorative concrete applications on driveways are not an all or nothing venture. The decorative options for concrete driveways are extensive and customizable, from basic coloring techniques to intricate saw-cut designs.
ConcreteNetwork.com now offers new information on the many options available for upgrading your plain grey driveway, along with an overview of concrete driveway cost.
Decorative stamped and colored concrete driveway. Photo: Bulach Custom Rock
Decorative concrete techniques for driveways continue to grow in popularity because they’re an ideal alternative for achieving the look of natural stone or pavers, without the cost and maintenance requirements of those materials. Contractors are able to achieve these looks through coloring, texturing, engraving, staining, stamping and many other techniques.
Typical concrete driveway cost for these applications range from $6 to more than $15 per square foot depending on the number of techniques used. Broken down into three simple price levels, basic, mid-range and progressive, price per square foot will vary. Other factors affecting cost are the size of the project and the individual market prices for materials and labor.
For a full list of available decorative concrete techniques, and more on the costs associated with these techniques, visit ConcreteNetwork.com.
Established in 1999, ConcreteNetwork.com educates consumers, builders, and contractors on popular decorative techniques and applications. These include stamped concrete, stained concrete, concrete countertops, polished concrete, and much more. Over 11 million people visited ConcreteNetwork.com in 2009 to research, get ideas and to find a contractor.
The site excels at connecting buyers with local concrete contractors through its Find a Contractor service. The service provides visitors with a list of decorative concrete contractors throughout the U.S. and Canada, and is fully searchable by more than 20 types of decorative concrete work in over 200 regional areas throughout North America.