Acid Etch
A luxurious finish to your outdoor areas & driveway
A Spot On Acid Etch Pavilion Finish is a popular alternative to any outdoor surface such as decks, paving and pool coping.
Timber decks and paving are prone to damage from sun, pets and heavy use, where an Acid Etch Pavilion Finish is a stronger finish. Acid Etch Pavilion Finish is a impressive, visually appealing finish. It leaves the concrete smooth, flat and non-slip.
Acid Etch Pavilion Finish is a great alternative to exposed aggregate, as the exposed aggregate is very rough under foot and often hurts to walk on and exposed aggregate is hard to clean and seal. We can offer this finish to new concrete, existing concrete, or existing exposed aggregate areas. Acid Etch Pavilion Finish is the ideal finish for pool surrounds, pool coping, pathways, entertainment areas and driveways.
We achieve this finish by first grinding the concrete to full exposure, then applying an acid mix with “etches” about 1mm of the fine sand and concrete around the aggregate, leaving the aggregate slightly higher. This leaves a smooth non-slip finish that is suitable for children and feels great underfoot unlike the tradition exposed aggregate. The concrete is then high pressure cleaned and sealed with a sealer in a gloss level of the client’s choice to ensure a long life.