Concrete Engraving is staining the concrete to give it color, then engraving (routing) out a pattern. The routed area is now uncolored- thus it looks like a grout line.

Concrete Engraving involves the following:

• The concrete is cleaned, and acid etched if needed to provide a bond for the stain to the concrete.
• Cracks, if any, are repaired. (Though sometimes cracks are left in the concrete, which produces and aged brick or stone look)
• The concrete is stained.
• The concrete is engraved
• The job is cleaned up, a sealer is applied.

New or old concrete can be engraved and maintenance is simple.

Routine Maintenance

Concrete engraving uses special tools and equipment to cut brick, tile or cobblestone patterns into hardened concrete. Unlike toppings or overlays, engraving is permanent and won't wear away or lose bond. The cut patterns will remain for the life of the surface. Little routine maintenance is required, other than occasional cleaning

Special Care Requirements

Often engraved surfaces are stained to add color. Follow the same periodic sealing recommendations given for stained concrete to enhance the color and protect the surface from deicing chemicals and oil and grease stains.