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Concrete patio, walkway and driveway - what finishes?

alexcato
11 years ago

Sorry in advance if this is an FAQ - I could not find an answer lurking.

We are close to the final decision on the type of concrete we want for the driveway, walkway and patio in our new home. The builder is pushing us towards a broomed finish, but looking around there is a lot of difference of opinion between stamped, broomed and scored concrete.

The home site is very large (1+ acres) and the driveway is at least 100 ft long. The walkway is much smaller (probably 25 feet in total). The patio is 20 x 15.

The idea I am toying with is to have a more decorative finish for the walkway and the patio, and to leave a cheaper broom finish for the driveway.

Our first choice would have been a smooth finish, but the city code mandates a rough surface due to the frequent rain.

Are there any experiences that you could share about the various types of concrete finish? If you could go back, would you redo it as you have it? Why? Why not?

Any information that you feel like sharing could be useful for us to make the right choice.

Thank you in advance to all.

--Alex

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