What is Coloured Concrete?
Coloured concrete is a decorative concrete finish created by adding pigments or oxides such as Boral’s Colori® mix. This results in vibrant, long-lasting colour that permeates the entire slab, making it ideal for driveways, patios, paths, and other outdoor surfaces.
How Coloured Concrete Works
Unlike surface coatings or stains, coloured concrete integrates colour throughout the mix, ensuring consistent tone even as the surface wears over time. Boral’s Colori® oxides are blended during batching, allowing for a wide spectrum of colours from subtle earth tones to bold architectural accents.
This full-depth colour approach makes coloured concrete a durable and low-maintenance solution for Australian conditions. It resists UV fading, weathering, and surface damage, making it suitable for high-traffic areas like driveways and patios.
Coloured concrete can be finished in various ways, including brooming, trowelling, stamping, or exposing aggregates. These techniques enhance texture and slip resistance while allowing for creative design expression.
Related Questions
- Does coloured concrete fade over time?
No. Because the colour is integrated throughout the mix, it remains vibrant even with surface wear. Sealing can further protect against environmental exposure. - Can coloured concrete be used with exposed aggregate?
Yes. Coloured concrete can be combined with decorative aggregates to create textured, multi-tonal finishes.
Explore the full Colori® range or request and quote and consultation from a Boral sales representative.