Coloured Concrete

Coloured concrete is our standard readymix with oxide colour added at the plant. The colour goes right through the slab, not just the top. If it chips, it’s the same colour underneath.

We batch every load at Broadford. Most customers pick their colour from the sample boards in our yard, and you’re welcome to come and have a look before you order.

One tip: order the whole job at once if you can. Colour can shift slightly between pours done on different days, so one continuous pour gives the most even result.

Coloured concrete suits most jobs where the slab will be on show:

  • Driveways. Darker colours hide tyre marks and oil drips far better than plain grey.
  • Paths and garden edging.
  • Alfresco areas and pool surrounds. Lighter colours like Sandstone don’t get as hot under bare feet.
  • Shed and garage floors.
  • Commercial and council jobs, such as coloured footpaths, bike lanes and feature areas.

The finish changes how the colour looks. A broom finish usually reads lighter than a steel trowel finish, and exposed aggregate shows more stone than colour. Talk to your concreter about the finish before you lock in a colour.

Coloured concrete costs a bit more than plain grey. Here’s what you get for the extra:

  • The colour runs the full depth, so a chip or scuff doesn’t show grey.
  • There’s nothing to repaint. A reseal every 2 to 3 years keeps it looking fresh.
  • Oxide holds up in the sun much better than paint or surface stains.
  • It comes in the same strengths as our standard mixes

The honest downside is that no two pours are ever exactly identical. Pour it in one go, and use one of our concrete sealers once it has cured.

Our Colour Range

Popular Colours

These are the nine colours we're asked for most. Screens never show concrete colour properly, so check the real samples at our Broadford yard before you decide.

Ask About a Colour

  • Charcoal

    A common driveway pick. Hides tyre marks well.

  • Slate Grey

    A modern mid grey that suits rendered homes.

  • Midnight Black

    Very dark. Looks best sealed.

  • Pewter

    A warmer grey than plain concrete.

  • Sandstone

    Light and natural. Good around pools.

  • Latte

    Creamy beige for alfresco areas.

  • Mushroom

    An earthy taupe that sits well next to brick and timber.

  • Terracotta

    Warm red. Reseal regularly to keep it bright.

  • Ochre

    Golden brown. Suits bush and rural settings.

Colours are a guide only. Final shade depends on finish, curing and sealer.

Questions We Get Asked

Same thing. No fines, permeable, pervious and popcorn concrete all mean a mix with the sand left out.

It needs compacted crushed rock or gravel underneath, deep enough to hold water while it soaks away. On clay, the base usually has to be deeper or have a drain outlet.

For cars and utes, yes. It isn’t strong enough for regular truck traffic or heavy machinery.

Thicker than a standard slab for the same job, because the mix is weaker.

Slowly, if dirt keeps landing on it. Garden beds that wash onto the slab are the usual culprit. Sweep it regularly and it will keep draining for years.

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Exposed Aggregate Driveway
Exposed Aggregate
Exposed Aggregate Driveway

Ready to order?

Ring the plant with your colour, how many cubic metres you need and your pour date. We’ll give you a price and book the truck.