Chicagoland homeowners love the outdoors, and spend as much time as possible out in the fresh air during our warm seasons. That’s why backyard patios are so popular here. Elgin, Illinois area homeowners are extending the comfort and luxury of their homes to the great outdoors, and the result is the popular trend called “the outdoor living room.” It is the new favorite room to relax, entertain and cook in. And the heart of this new outdoor living room is a concrete patio.

Concrete Patio Specialists for Fox Valley and Chicagoland Area

At Arroyo Hardscape and Concrete, we’ve been creating concrete patios for Elgin, Illinois families for decades. Our experienced concrete crews can turn your outdoor entertainment dreams into a beautiful reality. If you’ve been thinking about expanding your backyard into an outdoor entertainment center, we’d love to help. Just call us or contact us online, to discuss your concrete patio ideas. We’ll help you define your needs and answer all your questions about concrete. A concrete paving consultant will visit your location and provide a free estimate for your concrete project. Then, our courteous, well-trained crews will get to work, and you’ll have a brand new patio sooner than you imagined.

Selecting Your Concrete Patio Finish Stamped Concrete Patio

Stamped concrete patios in the Chicagoland area are an excellent alternative to stone, brick, and other materials, offering a stunning surface for an affordable price. Stamped concrete starts with a standard concrete installation, which is then stamped with a mold of your choice which can resemble flagstone, brick, and other materials. Stamped concrete is also stained or painted various color tones and shades, making it virtually impossible to tell the difference between it and genuine stone or brick. You can view the color choices on our online color chart. You can enjoy a beautiful, upscale patio space for far less cost and with a faster installation when you choose stamped concrete versus genuine slate, flagstone, or pavers.

Brushed Concrete Patio

Brushed finish or broom finished concrete patios have been used for many years and provide a durable, high-traction surface. A good broom finish is something of an art. You can even create decorative effects by running the broom texture in various directions. This method of concrete finishes can be utilized on any surface to provide a sturdy non-slip environment for years to come. A brush finish surface can also be colored or have the sides and the control jointing re-tooled or traced to give it a sharp look.

Arroyo Hardscape and Concrete offers different types of broom finishes, which depends on groove depth.

Fine broom finish concrete:

Fine broom finish has a groove depth less than 1/32 inch. It is also called light broom finish. It is created with soft or horse hair bristle finishing brooms over the wet surface.

Medium broom finish:

Medium broom finish has groove depth between 1/32 to 3/64 inch. Typically our concrete finishes can use synthetic bristle or a horse hair finishing broom.

Heavy broom finish:

Heavy broom finish has groove depth between 3/64 to 1/8 inch. It is created with a stiff bristle finishing broom. Stiffer bristles will create deeper grooves in the cement surface.

Custom Made Patio Surfaces For Every Home In Elgin, Illinois

A concrete patio is a classic way to add character and landscape appeal to your outdoor living space and—when done right—can boost both the value of your home as well as the value of your time spent at home. That said, when it comes to concrete patio installation, practical experience is everything. Our Chicagoland concrete installation team has designed and installed thousands of patios over the years, giving you peace of mind that your concrete patio will look and function exactly as envisioned.