Other benefits: it offers permanence, durability, and is fairly inexpensive―even more so if you do it yourself―provided you know what you’re doing and are more than capable of accomplishing the task. For beginning do-it-yourselfers, it’s not easy work, nor is it a one-person job. If you aren’t sure you can build a concrete patio own your own, hire a contractor. You can’t go wrong with pouring a simple concrete slab, but if you want to add textures or a patterned patio design, certain techniques can be applied during the curing process. One of the easiest ways to add texture is to apply a stiff broom over the drying concrete, once in each direction, which will give the surface some “tooth” and keep it from becoming slippery when wet. Let’s take a look at some stunning outdoor patios made of concrete. This open, expansive back patio designed by Brophy Interiors showcases a smooth, sleek concrete finish. The concrete isn’t the only industrial element present, though—steel beams and glass doors come together to create a striking modern atmosphere.
