Concrete that matches the home, not just the street
Coloured concrete lets a driveway, path or patio tie into the home's palette rather than reading as a default grey slab. With integral oxide pigment through the full depth of the slab, the colour is there for the life of the concrete — not a surface coating that wears off. For Brighton's mix of render homes, period brick and modernist builds, that means a finish that looks considered and cohesive.
Beyond a flat coloured finish, we also offer stamped and stencilled concrete. Stamping presses a pattern into the surface — ashlar slate, cobblestone, brick — for the look of paving with the durability of a single slab. Stencilling applies a lighter decorative pattern over a coloured base. Both let you mimic stone or brick without the maintenance of individual pavers, and both are sealed to protect the colour and surface.
The colour choice is the design decision that matters most, and it's worth getting right. Charcoal and warm grey suit modernist and render homes; sand and terracotta complement French Provincial and period brick. We bring sample panels to every quote so you see the actual colour and finish, not a swatch, and we'll advise on what reads as timeless versus what's a trend.
Coloured, stamped or stencilled — which is right?
Coloured concrete
Integral oxide pigment through the slab, finished plain or with a light texture. The most economical decorative option and the easiest to keep consistent across a large area.
Stamped concrete
A pattern is pressed into the surface to replicate stone, slate or brick. Gives a high-end paving look with the durability of a single slab. Ideal for driveways, patios and alfresco areas.
Stencilled concrete
A patterned stencil is applied over a coloured surface for a lighter decorative effect. A cost-effective way to add pattern to an existing or new coloured slab.
Popular colours for Brighton homes
These are a starting point — we can tint to match your render or brick, and custom blends are available. The best way to choose is to see sample panels in your driveway, in your light, which we bring to every quote.
The benefits of integral colour
- Colour runs through the full slab depth — won't wear off
- UV-stable sealers protect against Brighton's sun
- Wide colour range to match any home style
- Stamped and stencilled options for a paving look
- Sealed for the Bayside coastal climate
- Reseal every 2–3 years to keep it rich
Coloured concrete FAQs — Brighton
Quality integral coloured concrete holds its colour well, though some softening over years is normal. A UV-stable acrylic sealer applied after curing and refreshed every 2–3 years keeps the colour rich and protects the surface. We use premium oxide pigments designed for Australian conditions.
Charcoal and warm grey suit modernist and render homes; sand and terracotta complement French Provincial and period brick; mid-tone fawn reads as a natural stone. We bring sample panels to your quote so you can match the colour to your home's render, brick or roof.
Coloured concrete is integral colour through the slab with a plain or textured finish. Stamped concrete presses a pattern into the surface (ashlar slate, cobblestone) for a stone or paving look. Stencilled concrete applies a patterned stencil to a coloured surface for a lighter decorative effect. All three can be sealed for durability.
Coloured, stamped and stencilled concrete are all quoted per job because the price depends on the area, the finish and the pattern complexity. We measure the area and send a fixed written quote after a free measure, rather than publishing a ballpark.
A plain coloured finish can be smooth, so for driveways and slopes we add a light broom or exposed texture for grip, and use a sealer with a fine anti-slip additive where needed. Stamped and stencilled finishes are naturally textured.
Yes — we can tint the concrete to closely match or complement your home's render, brick or roof. Bring a sample or a photo to the quote and we'll recommend the closest standard or custom oxide blend.