In Nebraska City, Nebraska, the city council just had a very important vote.  In addition to a number of improvement items for the area including walking and bike trails and other issues, approval was granted to construct concrete overlaid crosswalks.

Lately, the use of various forms of decorative concrete, such a stamped and polished concrete, have come to the fore and are being used more and more  Nebraska City is no exception.  Their vote to create the concrete overlaid crosswalks was based on aesthetics and beauty, practicality and durability.

In trying to beautify the area in a creative way, using decorative concrete overlay on top of the old crosswalks. 

The new crosswalks, because of the concrete overlay, will be durable, since it will be overlaid, colored and sealed in such a way that it will be easy to maintained.  Plus, if need be, it can be easily re-colored or textured if the wear and tear begins to show after a few years. 

The fact that a city feels that the beauty and durability of decorative concrete overlay will withstand the elements and the daily wear and tear of people, bicycles and cars, shows that this same treatment or a similar one in your backyard around flowerbeds, a pool or a Jacuzzi, and it will stand up to he elements and wear and tear at your home. 

In addition, there are so many versatile ways to use decorative concrete, and versatile colors and textures to enhance your home inside or out.  Entryway walls textured with colored concrete and enhanced by polished concrete floors can be both exquisite and welcoming.  Stamped concrete surrounding a fireplace creates an elegant yet earthy feel.  We could go on and on from herre.

Instead, take a look at information and photos showing what decorative concrete is, how versatile it is, how it can be used to enhance your home, both inside and out.