Troweled & broomed
Topcast
A retarder is sprayed on the fresh concrete so the top layer doesn’t set, and the next day it’s washed off to show the fine sand underneath. Smooth enough for bare feet and still grippy when wet.
Essential cost band
The workhorse option. Does the job, lasts, and is what most of a yard is made of.
Colour families
- Natural grey
- Adobe
Families, not products. The exact colour gets chosen off a physical sample against your house.
What is true of this material
- How it is made
- A retarder stops the top layer setting; it is washed off the next day
- Texture
- Fine sand, smooth enough for bare feet
- Grip
- Still grippy when wet
Attributes
- TypeTroweled & broomed
- Where it goesPool deckPatioWalkwayDrivewaySteps
- Colour familyGreyWarm buff / tan
- Cost bandEssential $
- Grip when wetHigh
- StyleModernMediterraneanTraditional