Honed aggregate concrete is a modern and stylish concrete surface, perfect for indoor applications such as kitchens and bathrooms. Honed aggregate can also be utilised externally in areas such as a pool area, driveway, or alfresco.
Stylish. Modern. Versatile. These are just a few words that homeowners use to describe their eye catching Terrastone honed concrete pool surround, alfrescos, and driveways.
Its popularity has grown over the years and has become the go-to decorative concrete choice for swimming pool surrounds, alfresco areas, and indoor flooring in a range of award winning homes.
As it is a variation of exposed aggregate, the options are limitless for design and colour, giving you the chance to design a unique feature that is perfectly suited to your home.
So, what is honed concrete? In simple terms, the honing process involves grinding down an exposed aggregate surface till you are left with a desired smoothness and finish. A machine that uses diamond tools, works along the concrete surface wearing down the aggregates till they create a flat, smooth surface.
From here, the application is treated and honed, and will leave you with a beautiful concrete floor that pops with a mosaic-like design.
This application can also be treated for slip resistance, which makes it a luxurious and safe choice for installation around your pool area and looks especially amazing when installed with a Seamless Concrete PoolEdge.
Honed concrete is also a popular choice for commercial properties due to its versatile look and low maintenance qualities.
The addition of internal honed concrete floors is becoming increasingly popular amongst first time home builders and renovators. It is an affordable option as well, as you can utilise your house slab that is being or has been poured already.
With the many colour and style options of aggregate available, commercial properties have the option to create a look with concrete surfaces that are sophisticated and suit the building's overall aesthetic.
Still on the fence if concrete honing is the right choice for your new home or renovation? Have a look at the many benefits of installing honed concrete around your property:
When installed correctly and maintained, honed concrete can have a lifetime of up to 50 years. Making sure it does maintain its longevity does mean minimal upkeep such as retreatment of the application every 5-7 years and making sure that it is mopped and cleaned on occasion. Enjoy your honed concrete surface for many years to come.
No need to spend your weekends pressure washing and maintaining your application. Honed concrete can be maintained simply with the occasional mopping and cleaning products.
We’re not just saying that! When you choose honed concrete for your project, you can look forward to the shapes and colours of your application being more distinct and noticeable compared to other concrete finishes. Its clean, glossy look can transform a once boring space in your home into a stylish, luxurious space that everyone will want to enjoy.
Whilst honed concrete is designed to have a smooth finish, we add an additive to the sealing process to create a non-slip finish, preventing unwanted falls and making it the perfect option for pool decks and other outdoor spaces.
Disclaimer: The enclosed swatches were accurately matched. However, variations in colour between swatches and the actual concrete colour achieved on your job can occur due to differences in finishing techniques, curing methods, environmental conditions, the type and slump of concrete as well as the raw materials used.
