Ordinary grey concrete has been used for domestic driveways and patio surfaces as well as commercial areas for decades.
This because it is relatively easy to lay, durable and inexpensive.
Tarmacadam has also been used, for the same reasons but whilst tarmacadam has been criticised for being plain and unattractive, ordinary grey concrete often looks worse.
As a result, manufacturers and contractors have explored ways of making concrete look more attractive and what better way than to disguise it as something more natural?
At its best, pattern imprinted concrete will resemble a natural stone driveway but without the associated cost.
On other pages of this website we will examine the different colours and patterns of pattern imprinted concrete, the advantages and disadvantages of pattern imprinted concrete, how to clean and reseal imprinted concrete.
We also look at how pattern imprinted concrete is installed; with a checklist for householders and the five most important points to be aware of in your pattern imprinted concrete installation.