Although traditional concrete is a high-performance material that has many applications in the construction world, its plain, grey appearance isn't the most visually appealing. The good news is that concrete structures can now be made to look more stunning and beautiful, thanks to the availability of different decorative concreting techniques. Here are some options you have for improving the look of your concrete.  Coloured concrete Why settle for the plain grey colour of concrete when you can choose from an almost endless range of colours?

Concrete is such malleable paving material as it can be customised to produce endless looks. Rather than laying smooth concrete around your home, you can enhance your yard with textured concrete. This can be done in several ways, as explained below. Scored Concrete One way to add lines that mimic the joints between pavers is to score the concrete. Often using a special saw, contractors can score hardened concrete with lines.