Exposed Aggregate Reveals the True Beauty of Concrete

What Is Exposed Aggregate and Where Is it Used?

Advantages of Exposed Aggregate Finishes

Adding the Aggregate to the Concrete

How to Expose the Aggregate

Choosing Decorative Aggregate

Achieving Special Effects

Sealing and Protecting Exposed Aggregate Finishes

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Exposed aggregate concrete can almost be compared to a piece of granite or marble transformed by polishing: A plain, unremarkable surface has been stripped away to reveal the exceptional beauty lying beneath. In the case of concrete, that beauty is in the form of decorative aggregate, either natural or manufactured.

The decorative process of exposing aggregate has been around since the early 1900s, well before pattern stamping, stenciling, and decorative overlays became trendy. But this method is far from being ready for retirement. An exposed aggregate finish offers numerous advantages. And many of today's contractors are finding creative ways to take exposed aggregate to a new level.