Coloured Concrete In Frankston

For most homes, yes. Coloured concrete is one of the simplest and most affordable ways to lift a plain grey driveway or patio and tie it into the look of the house, and because the colour runs through the mix or is worked into the surface rather than painted on, it wears far better than a coating, which matters in the coastal weather. The keys to a good result are consistent colour across the pour and sealing it to protect the colour from fading in the sun, both of which come with an experienced job. It does need resealing every few years to stay looking its best. Steve will show you samples and give honest advice. Call 0485 032 128.

There are two main ways we colour concrete. Integral or through-colour adds an oxide pigment right through the mix, so the colour goes all the way through the slab and cannot wear off to grey, which makes it the most durable and the usual choice for driveways. A dry-shake colour hardener is sprinkled onto the fresh surface and worked in, giving a stronger, more vivid surface colour that is popular under stamped finishes. Both are very different from simply painting concrete, which sits on top and wears off, especially in the salt air. We then seal the finished surface to protect and enrich the colour. Steve will recommend the right method for your job. Call 0485 032 128.

Yes, coloured concrete costs more than plain grey because of the pigment or colour hardener and the extra care needed in finishing and sealing, but it is one of the more affordable decorative upgrades. As an indicative guide it runs from around $100 to $150 per square metre supplied, laid and sealed in the Frankston area, against roughly $65 to $90 for plain. For that difference you get a smooth, designed finish that ties into your home and lifts the street appeal considerably. It sits in a similar band to exposed aggregate and below a stamped finish. Steve gives you a fixed quote after seeing the job. Call 0485 032 128.

As an indicative guide for the Frankston area, coloured concrete typically runs from around $100 to $150 per square metre supplied, laid and sealed. Where it lands in that range depends on the colour method and shade, since some deeper or specialty colours cost more, along with the size of the area, the amount of excavation and base work, access, and whether an old surface needs removing. A large open driveway works out better per square metre than a small, cut-up area. The sealing, which coloured concrete always needs near the coast, should be included in the price. Steve measures up and gives you a fixed written quote. Call 0485 032 128.

All coloured concrete will soften a little over many years under strong sun, but good practice keeps fading to a minimum, which matters near the bay where the sun and salt are harder on it. Integral through-colour holds up better than a surface-only colour because the pigment runs through the slab, and sealing is the big protector, since a quality sealer shields the colour from UV and salt and needs redoing every few years to keep doing its job. Choosing a colour that suits outdoor coastal conditions helps too, which is where our advice comes in. Efflorescence can also dull colour if the concrete is not cured properly, which is why we manage the pour carefully. Kept sealed, a coloured slab stays rich for years. Call 0485 032 128.

The colour range is broad, from warm earthy browns, tans and terracottas, through sandy neutrals that suit coastal homes, to cool slate greys and deep charcoals for a modern build. We work from established oxide colour ranges, so there is plenty of choice. The best way to choose is with real samples held against your home and existing surfaces in natural light, because a colour looks very different on a small card than across a whole slab, and coastal light changes it again. Steve brings samples to your quote and helps you pick a shade that ties in with your house, roof and garden. Call 0485 032 128.