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Modern Concrete Paver landscaping - pour-in-place or precast?

11 years ago

Hello! We've got a Mid Century/Modern ranch we are landscaping. We love the look of the big concrete squares laid out between grass or smooth gravel pathways, but I don't love the look of plain grey Portland cement. Anyone have any advice for a more white or even white with inlaid specs of mica or colored stone to give our pathways a less drab look during the long, cloudy Portland winters? Also: advice on pour-in-place versus precast anyone?

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Patricia Colwell Consulting

11 years ago

Check out stamped concrete .

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PDX Mom
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks, Patricia! This is actually the look I am talking about:
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Red Berm
11 years ago
The finish can make a difference. Usually acid wash is used on these and it gives a patina. U could try a gray color for the integral color. Pebbles in concrete is very mid century modern. I personally don't suggest them because I think it dates and doesn't look as contemporary. It's a personal choice.
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D.I.G. Landscape
11 years ago
Hi,
If you are looking for a crushed stone look, here is one we did with crushed Limestone. Very white and impactful.
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deeonna4444
11 years ago
I bought marble instead of limestone, by mistake. Now there is very white and impactful and also very high priced if you are doing a long walk or driveway.
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D.I.G. Landscape
11 years ago
I can imagine. Marble is expensive.

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