Exposed Aggregate
This involves the exposing of the stone the concrete is made of as the stone itself is stronger than the concrete and increases the hard wearing surface of the concrete.
Many aggregates of stone including quartz, granites, basalts and marble are used for this purpose and the finally laid concrete has proven to be extraordinarily strong, hard wearing and longer lasting.
You can choose a heavier or lighter aggregate exposure depending on your desired look and feel. A lighter exposure creates a smoother more bare-foot friendly surface, while a heavier exposure provides minimises slip.
Colours can be tailor made to your needs and the end product is usable on:
• Driveways
• Pathways
• Pool surroundings
• Internal floors
• Outdoor Entertainment Areas
• Any other areas you need
Popular Exposed Aggregate Finishes
GLENELG
A subtle blend of mutlicoloured pebbles in a light sandy based colour. This mix has plenty of stone and as a result has a smooth texture ideal for patios, pool surrounds and driveways.
BARWON
Beachy comes to mind. This mix has a beautiful white to biscuit colored quartz pebble in a beach coloured sand base. Looks great with sandstone and light pastel colours.
BURRINDI
A stunning blend of quartz type smooth pebbles with a scattering of black basalt throughout. Featuring a bone coloured background, highlighting a brilliant stone colour. Can be bordered with sawn bluestone to create a unique look.
CARUANA
Beige and brown – blending small pebbles, brown granite and a beige concrete base colour as well as adding black basalt scattered throughout makes for a very attractive earthy toned mix.
TAMBO
Without doubt the most popular blend. Offering four different stone types including quartz type pebbles, granites and basalt cast into a natural sand type base colour. This blend will compliment your home by adding value and distinction whether it be contemporary or traditional style.
MACQUARIE MIX
A contemporary look incorporating a charcoal background and featuring mica filled with grey granite blended with basalt. Typically used with contemporary designs with darker shadowed colours.
BALCOMBE
Again a contemporary look, however a lighter background colour in a grey shade which highlights a multicolored pebble and basalt stone blend.
MONTROSE
An old country road best describes this mix. Having a light charcoal base and a multicoloured bluestone with bronze, jade and mauves. This is a highly durable surface as this stone is extremely hard.
MONTQUARTZ
Same stone colour as the Montrose mix but with a flash of brilliant white quartz scattered throughout. Contemporary and traditional style alike.
L.B. MIX
Starting with a charcoal base colour, an extremely popular mix incorporating rich golden brown granite combined with two sizes of dark basalt. Ideal when natural timbers are used in combination.
COLORED GLASS
Additionally to any chosen exposed mix, coloured glass stones are available as per the example picture. Royal Blue & Burnt Orange. More Colors are available on request.