Exposed Aggregate Concrete

Exposed Aggregate Concrete

Exposed aggregate concrete is a decorative style of concrete suitable for use as a driveway, sidewalk, or patio. The appeal is in the finish, which exposes the smooth textured small stones and pebbles that are part of the concrete. This is in contrast to a smooth concrete finish, where the visible surface is primarily composed of the 'fines' within the concrete. Exposed aggregate provides some visual interest by creating random patterns, and a variety of colours. Very little of the exposed surface is the characteristic dull grey of the concrete fines. There are several techniques to achieve and exposed aggregate finish and each technique will achieve a different texture and finish. There is truly no right way or wrong way to achieve exposed aggregate, It’s all a matter of preference. Chemical Retarders: Works on the principle of applying retarders to the surfaces to be exposed. This means applying a liquid surface retarder to the horizontal surfaces. This method properly done will give the best results. Due to that it does not sacrifice the aggregate, and etch can be determined with chemical for a uniform finish. Acid Etching: Today's acids are very powerful. They can achieve an etch of several millimeters in green concrete or old concrete. Acids like muratic and hydrochloric can also be used to help clean fine residues off retarded and sand blasted finishes. Sand Blasted Finishes: Are very common in pre- casting, Tilt walls, and anytime an etched finish is desired in cured or hardened concrete. Sand blasting is also an excellent way to fix bad areas in concrete surfaces that exposed poorly, to improve and give a more uniformed look. Aggregate Seeding: When the concrete has just started to set, a layer of aggregate is cast onto the wet concrete. The aggregate should not sink under it's own weight, but remain on the surface. A brush is used to distribute the gravel evenly, so that the concrete underneath is almost entirely concealed. The aggregate is the pressed into the surface with a wood float.

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