Add Colour, Character and Durability to Your Driveway
A coloured concrete driveway is more than just a practical surface, it’s a design feature that enhances your home’s street appeal. This decorative solution is growing in popularity across Australia, with homeowners searching for coloured concrete driveway ideas that combine durability and design.
With Boral’s Colori® range, you can choose from a wide palette of rich, long-lasting colours that transform your driveway into a statement piece. Whether you’re after earthy tones that blend with your landscaping or bold hues that contrast with your façade, Colori® coloured concrete gives you the freedom to personalise your driveway while maintaining the strength and durability of concrete.
Why Choose Coloured Concrete for Your Driveway?
Coloured concrete offers the same structural performance as standard concrete, with added visual impact. Boral’s Colori® oxides permeate the full depth of the mix, not just the surface, ensuring colour longevity even in high-traffic areas. This makes it ideal for driveways, where durability and appearance go hand in hand.
Unlike surface-applied stains or paints, Colori® colours are integrated during batching, meaning they won’t peel, fade or wear unevenly. The result is a driveway that looks better for longer, with minimal maintenance. Whether you're in Sydney, Melbourne, or regional areas, Boral’s coloured concrete mixes are designed to suit local conditions and styles.
Design Ideas and Finishing Options
Boral’s coloured concrete can be finished using a variety of techniques to suit your style and site conditions:
- Broom finish for subtle texture and slip resistance
- Machine trowel finish for a smooth, clean look
- Textured imprint mats for patterned surfaces
- Sandblasting or stencilling for artistic effects
- Exposed aggregate or honed finishes for added depth and contrast
You can also combine Colori® with decorative exposed aggregates to create a driveway that’s both colourful and tactile. Borders, bands, and geometric patterns can be used to frame the space or highlight entry points. Explore a wide range of coloured concrete colours and textures to personalise your driveway finish.
Colour Variations When Using Exposed Aggregate Concrete
Colori® is available nationally in 33 standard colours. When combined into exposed aggregate concrete, customers can choose from a range of locally sourced aggregates from regional quarries, which influence the final colour and texture of the concrete. This approach also supports customers searching for coloured concrete near me, with regionally tailored mixes available through Boral's local coloured concrete suppliers. These mixes reflect the natural tones of each area, helping create a sense of place while reducing transport costs and environmental impact.
Planning Your Coloured Concrete Driveway
When planning your driveway, consider:
- Your home’s architectural style and colour palette
- The surrounding landscape and materials
- Desired texture and finish
- Drainage and slope requirements
- Access for vehicles and pedestrians
When planning your project, consider the coloured concrete cost based on your chosen colour, finish, and location. We recommend working with a professional concreter to ensure proper placement, finishing, and sealing. Boral supplies the concrete mix, while installation is handled by contractors.
Popular Driveway Colours
The Colori® palette includes a wide selection of tones, from warm terracottas and cool greys to vibrant reds and deep charcoals. Popular driveway colours include:
- Sandstone
- Charcoal
- Terracotta
- Graphite
- Latte
- Burnt Orange
Boral’s coloured concrete mixes are also suitable for a variety of applications, including coloured concrete patios and coloured concrete floors, offering versatility beyond driveways. View the full Colori® chart or request a sample to see how each colour performs in natural light.
Get Started with Boral
Ready to design your coloured concrete driveway?
Contact Boral's team today and book an appointment to visit our showroom.
