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Are you ready to install, replace, or repair a concrete walkway? If you are, Oros Concrete can help. 

No matter how damaged your concrete walkway is, Oros Concrete knows the best way to repair or replace it. If a full replacement is called for, we have the tools and expertise necessary to completely remove and replace your current walkway. 

Modern concrete walkway ideas:

There are a lot of options when you choose to replace your concrete walkway. Here are some great modern concrete walkway ideas:

• Stamped concrete
• Exposed aggregate concrete
• Broom finished concrete 
• Trowel finished concrete

While trowel-finished concrete is one of the most common ways to finish a concrete walkway, there are many other options as well. 

Stamped concrete

Stamped concrete is concrete that has been stamped with designs. These designs can be anything from a simple brush stroke to a complicated swirling design. If you want your concrete to stand out or you don’t want simple concrete, stamped concrete is a great way to go. Stamped concrete is beautiful, unique, low maintenance, and durable.

Exposed aggregate concrete

All concrete is filled with some kind of aggregate. Aggregates range from fine to coarse and include crushed rock, gravel, and sand. Exposed aggregate concrete is when the aggregates inside the concrete are allowed to sit on top and create the visible surface. This is done by allowing the concrete to partially cure, and then using water and brushes to remove the top layer of cement. This leaves the aggregate sitting on top, slightly above the surface of the cement. Exposed aggregate concrete is aesthetically pleasing, durable, and has more traction than other concrete finishes. 

Broom finished concrete 

Broom-finished concrete means that after a slab of concrete has been allowed to partially dry, a broom is run over the top of it to create a fine-lined texture. Different textures can be placed on your concrete depending on the size of the broom bristles and the way the broom is pushed or pulled. Broom-finished concrete is one of the most common finishes for concrete walkways because of the simple look and feel. 

Trowel finished concrete

Trowel-finished concrete is concrete that has been finished with a trowel or other smooth tool to create a smooth, flawless surface that will last for years to come. Towel-finished concrete may be the most common method for homeowners doing concrete themselves or for homeowners trying to stay fresh and simple. One reason trowel-finished concrete is so popular is that it is typically the cheapest option for concrete finishing. Trowel finishing concrete is easy and doesn’t take a lot of time. If you’re working under a tight budget, trowel-finished concrete may be the way to go.

No matter how you want your concrete to look, there is a finish that will get you exactly what you want. For more modern finish ideas or to learn more about any of the mentioned finishes, contact Oros Concrete. 

How to make a concrete walkway:

The best and easiest way to make a concrete walkway is simply to hire someone else to do it for you. However, this often isn’t the cheapest way. If you’re under a tight budget and don’t have the funds to pay a concrete contractor, you can build a concrete walkway yourself. 

The main thing to keep in mind when building your own concrete walkway is that you need to plan everything out beforehand. Make sure you know exactly where you want your walkway to go, how much concrete you’ll need, and what other tools and materials will be required.

For a 2 inch thick concrete walkway, you’ll need to dig down about 6-8 inches and lay gravel to the depth you want your concrete walkway to begin. Once you’ve placed the forms, you can pour and smooth the concrete. Make sure to run an edging trowel along the edges the make the classic concrete walkway look.

Concrete walkway cost:

A concrete walkway is often more affordable than homeowners believe. If you choose to build a concrete walkway yourself, you’ll just need to purchase the concrete and materials and spend time with a few buddies building your walkway. If you hire a concrete contractor like Oros Concrete, you’ll be paying for the materials and the labor. Oros Concrete is dedicated to giving you top-quality service while still being affordable and easy to work with. 

If you want to build, repair, seal or replace a concrete walkway, contact Oros Concrete for a free quote.