Types of Concrete Finishes ⋆ Patterns, textures & more

Types of Concrete Finishes

It’s becoming the Australian way, to revamp the house, under the current lockdowns and the boys at TCB Concrete Co have the know how and & experience in delivering uniquely designed decorative concrete areas & landscaped projects to compliment every home & budget!

Trowel Finish

Trowel finish is the most common and popular finish of concrete used for all major types of applications. After the concrete is poured and levelled off, a trowel is used to smooth and fine-level the surface of concrete, leaving a smooth surface (no patterns).

Broom Finish

Broom finished concrete delivere a rough textured finished created by dragging a broom on the trowelled surface of the concrete while the concrete is still fresh. This is a great non-slip option

Stamped Impression

Stamped concrete finish is obtained by pressing the required patterns on the freshly levelled concrete.

This type of concrete finish after completion of their construction looks similar to stones such as slates or flagstones, brick, tile, timber flooring & more. The possibilities are endless with stamped concrete and paired with varying colour options can really add to the aesthetic of your home.

Stencil Finish

Stencil finish is obtained by laying a stencil pattern on the freshly levelled concrete and then a layer of pigment colour applied over the top. When set, the stencil is removed to reveal an impressed pattern.

Hand Cove Finish

Swirl finish is one of the most exceptional types of concrete finish that is generated by smearing the concrete surface in a uniformly overlapping circular pattern.

It provides an aesthetically pleasing appearance to the concrete surface which is favoured for outdoor applications such as driveways, paths & walkways, because it’s an ideal non slip finish.

Coloured Concrete

Pigments and oxides can be added to your concrete mix to achieve a full depth colour that is UV-resistant.

Coloured concrete can be used by itself or combined with aggregates for exposed aggregate driveways and unique polished floors in your home or commercial property.

We have a a range of colour hardeners, release agents, oxides and pigments for grey and off-white concrete surfaces. If you want to achieve a full depth of colour for your concrete surfaces, we have UV-resistant oxides that can be added to concrete, mortar and render mix.

Our throw-on colour hardeners are perfect for cove and broom-finished, stencilled and stamped concrete—with a huge range of hues available for all types of properties. If you are not sure what colours are best suited to your needs, don’t hesitate to contact