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.
- 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.
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.
