The Concrete Driveway Revolution

By John Adams


Most people associate Denver concrete driveways with dark, cracked, unappealing surfaces. Today, there are several variations in Denver concrete driveways that add new dimensions to the look. Denver homeowners have everything from paper bricks and flagstones to create a unique look for each different home.

The way the market is in Denver now, it's very important for homeowners to make changes and improvements to increase their home's curb appeal. To make a home stand out against a neighborhood of similar homes, it's good to add a personal touch to the home, a flair of personal style. Adding color to your Denver concrete will attract attention.

To analyze the best look for the homeowner a Js Denver concrete professional visits the home. Once the driveway is ready to be poured, a color mixture is implemented into the concrete. It can often be colored to replicate stone in a gray or light brown color, brick in a burnt orange or dark brown color or field stone in a light tan color.

There are abundant possible designs that can be used for a concrete driveway in Denver. Before diving into a project you must find a Denver contractor who has an artistic skill as well as a generous portfolio. Concrete etching through the use of acid can be personalized with detailed designs and lettering. Among designs, stamping occupies the first place. For separating and dividing the poured concrete, using a stamp is essential. Some common designs are rock salt paver brick replicates, grooved designs, field stones, brick, swirls, circles and squares. You can use stenciling and stamping to enhance your concrete. Custom made logos and initials can be centered in a concrete driveway to create a strong focal point.

Custom-made paver brick, stone and carved rock can be expensive to implement into a driveway. For those on a budget or would rather put their money into other home beauty projects, replicated designs are the way to go, especially when it comes to Denver driveways.

Concrete's advantage is that it is affordable and easy to incorporate into any outside design. Replicated hexagonal pavers made from concrete are a great design element that is perfect for a pristine Denver home. You can add tint to match the surrounding color scheme. Faux stone driveways molded from concrete are reminiscent of an old world style and perfect for a colonial or Tuscan-inspired property.

Exposed aggregate is a popular Denver driveway option for many Denver homeowners. Speak with a knowledgable contractor in your area about design options. With this process, the concrete is poured into the driveway. Designs under the concrete will be apparent once the surface is buffed and polished. What results is an almost marbled surface with a sheen that is sleek. Because of the value addition in the form of style and substance, this look is loved by most of the newly constructed Denver homes and showcase homes.

It's pretty affordable to do a normal driveway in Denver this way. Usually the price is approximately $2,500 to $3,000 for a 100 x 20 foot concrete driveway, based on demographics. If you desire the concrete to be stenciled or etched, an additional $2500 should be budgeted. The prices can increase as design work and details increase. To provide an affordable alternative to stone, brick and asphalt, the exposed aggregate is typically the cheapest method of decorative concrete driveway design. Rest assured that Js Custom Concrete can design a smashing knockout Denver Driveway to meet YOUR budget!




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