Decorative concrete and method of installing the same

摘要

A decorative concrete product and method of making the same is provided. The concrete surface carries a unique textural and visual decorative pattern that is troweled over the uncured surface. The decorative pattern strategically conceals any imperfections in the concrete surface. A decorative finishing tool is utilized to create a unique and consistent pattern throughout the exposed surface of the concrete. Unique visual patterns may include any aesthetic design including wood grain, or lightly finished honed or cut stone. The decorative finishing tool may be configured so that varying textures and contours may consistently be imprinted throughout the concrete. Advantageously, the cured concrete retains the durability of a concrete surface while carrying a visually and texturally appealing appearance.

主权项

1. A method of imprinting a pattern upon a concrete surface, the method comprising the steps of:
configuring a decorative finishing tool having a blade and a plurality of selectively configurable pattern forming elements selectively arrangeable relative to the blade, the decorative finishing tool being configured by selectively arranging the plurality of selectively configurable pattern forming elements relative to the blade in accordance with a desired pattern; and finishing an exposed surface of a concrete mixture with the decorative finishing tool to imprint the desired pattern upon the exposed surface, at least a portion of the decorative finishing tool being disposed within the concrete mixture and moved within the concrete mixture to create the desired pattern within the concrete mixture.