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1 all about DECORATIVE CONCRETE A Lifestyle Choice exposed aggregate blasted finish polished finish stencil / impression colour through

2 decorative CONCRETE FINISHES

3 Contents Exposed Aggregate 6 Blasted Finish 14 Polished Finish 18 Stencil / Impression 23 Colour Through 26 Getting Started 29

5 Economix supplies a full range of concrete, building and garden supplies for commercial, industrial and residential projects. We offer Decocrete TM for a durable and decorative alternative to standard concrete. Our Decocrete TM range includes: Exposed Aggregate Stencil Impression Standard Finish Blasted Finish Polished Finish Colour Through Our exposed aggregate colour through allows you to choose from a wide variety of aggregates and concrete colours.

EXPOSED AGGREGATE BELLS BEACH Natural Stone with Grey Cement

stones set in durable concrete Exposed aggregate is a hard wearing and

pathways, pool surrounds, driveways and outdoor entertainment areas.

to reveal the beautiful stones embedded within.

You can choose a heavier or lighter aggregate exposure depending on

A lighter exposure creates a smoother more bare-foot friendly surface,

6 EXPOSED AGGREGATE BELLS BEACH Natural Stone with Grey Cement Decorative aggregates in concrete SUNSET BEACH The natural beauty of stones set in durable concrete Exposed aggregate is a hard wearing and decorative alternative to standard concrete, and is perfect for pathways, pool surrounds, driveways and outdoor entertainment areas. The exposed effect is created by removing the surface of the concrete to reveal the beautiful stones embedded within. A sealer is then applied to protect and enhance the finished product. You can choose a heavier or lighter aggregate exposure depending on your desired look and feel. A lighter exposure creates a smoother more bare-foot friendly surface, while a heavier exposure provides maximum slip resistance. MALIBU BEACH GRAND BEACH PALM BEACH 6 Economix info@economix.com.au

7 SANDY BAY BEACH Natural Stone with Grey Cement DIAMOND BEACH SOUTH BEACH RIMINI BEACH CRYSTAL BEACH * Colours and finishes are indicative only. Visit for additional product samples. 7

8 EXPOSED AGGREGATE EAGLE BEACH Natural Stone with Grey Cement PATORA BEACH MARCONI BEACH BYBLOS BEACH WAIKIKI BEACH 8 Economix info@economix.com.au

9 DAYTONA BEACH Natural Stone with Grey Cement JAZZ BEACH MIAMI BEACH HAMPTON BEACH VENICE BEACH * Colours and finishes are indicative only. Visit for additional product samples. 9

EXPOSED AGGREGATE CHERRY BEACH Natural Stone with Grey Cement Natural Stone

Through A world of colour and texture to suit any space Exposed Aggregate

manufacturing process which provides a superior result to surface colouring

You can choose a heavier or lighter aggregate exposure depending on your

10 EXPOSED AGGREGATE CHERRY BEACH Natural Stone with Grey Cement Natural Stone with Colour Through Base CHERRY BEACH BLACK BASE Exposed Aggregate Colour Through A world of colour and texture to suit any space Exposed Aggregate Colour Through allows you to choose from a wide variety of aggregates and concrete colours. The concrete is coloured all the way through for maximum consistency and integrity. We achieve this by adding the colour pigment to the concrete during the manufacturing process which provides a superior result to surface colouring techniques. You can choose a heavier or lighter aggregate exposure depending on your desired look and feel. A lighter exposure creates a smoother more bare-foot friendly surface, while a heavier exposure provides maximum slip resistance. CHERRY BEACH OFFWHITE BASE RAINBOW BEACH RAINBOW BEACH OFFWHITE BASE 10 Economix info@economix.com.au

11 BONDI BEACH Natural Stone with Grey Cement MARINE BEACH GOLDEN BEACH NORTH BEACH CANCUN BEACH * Colours and finishes are indicative only. Visit for additional product samples. 11

12 EXPOSED AGGREGATE CHEKKA BEACH Natural Stone with Grey Cement MANLY BEACH RIVERIA BEACH MUSTANG BEACH BRELA BEACH 12 Economix

13 BELLS BEACH BLACK BASE Natural Stone with Colour Through Base BELLS BEACH CHOCOLATE BELLS BEACH SANDSTONE BASE BELLS BEACH TERRACOTA BASE BELLS BEACH OFFWHITE BASE * Colours and finishes are indicative only. Visit for additional product samples. 13

BLASTED FINISH WAIKIKI BEACH BLACK BASE Natural Stone with Colour Through

living areas and is softer underfoot than exposed aggregate, while still

With a wide range of coloured concrete and natural stone, our hard-wearing

entertainment areas and is inspired by the world s most beautiful beaches.

to maintain surface, an Economix blasted concrete finish will also

14 BLASTED FINISH WAIKIKI BEACH BLACK BASE Natural Stone with Colour Through Base Blasted Concrete WAIKIKI BEACH CHOCOLATE BASE Bring the beauty of the beach to your outdoor spaces. Decorative and stylish, blasted concrete will add value to your outdoor living areas and is softer underfoot than exposed aggregate, while still giving you maximum slip resistance. With a wide range of coloured concrete and natural stone, our hard-wearing range of blasted concrete is especially suited for BBQ, patio and outdoor entertainment areas and is inspired by the world s most beautiful beaches. Not only will you enjoy the beauty of natural stones exposed through an easy to maintain surface, an Economix blasted concrete finish will also compliment and complete your landscaping. WAIKIKI BEACH SANDSTONE BASE WAIKIKI BEACH TERRACOTA BASE WAIKIKI BEACH OFFWHITE BASE 14 Economix info@economix.com.au

15 GRAND BEACH BLACK BASE Natural Stone with Colour Through Base GRAND BEACH CHOCOLATE BASE GRAND BEACH SANDSTONE BASE GRAND BEACH TERRACOTA BASE GRAND BEACH OFFWHITE BASE * Colours and finishes are indicative only. Visit for additional product samples. 15

16 BLASTED FINISH MARCONI BEACH BLASTED BLACK BASE Natural Stone with Grey Cement Natural Stone with Colour Through Base DAYTONA BEACH BLASTED PALM BEACH BLASTED RIMINI BEACH BLASTED PATORA BEACH BLASTED 16 Economix

17 BELLS BEACH BLASTED OFFWHITE BASE Natural Stone with Grey Cement CHERRY BEACH BLASTED Natural Stone with Colour Through Base BELLS BEACH BLASTED BONDI BEACH BLASTED BRELA BEACH BLASTED * Colours and finishes are indicative only. Visit for additional product samples. 17

POLISHED FINISH ARCTIC OCEAN Natural Stone with Grey Cement Polished

ARCTIC OCEAN BLACK BASE Once only used in factories and backyard garages,

inspired by the ocean, with designs to suit any style of home.

also hard-wearing and effortless to clean, meaning allergens such as dust,

A striking design feature under your feet can be easily achieved with

18 POLISHED FINISH ARCTIC OCEAN Natural Stone with Grey Cement Polished Concrete Create a unique indoor space with our polished concrete range. ARCTIC OCEAN BLACK BASE Once only used in factories and backyard garages, polished concrete has come into its own as a durable and attractive flooring option for your living areas. Our exciting and affordable range of cement and natural stone colours are inspired by the ocean, with designs to suit any style of home. ARCTIC OCEAN SANDSTONE BASE As well as being pleasing to the eye, it is also hard-wearing and effortless to clean, meaning allergens such as dust, dirt and pollen are quickly and easily removed from the surface. A striking design feature under your feet can be easily achieved with Economix s polished concrete range. ARCTIC OCEAN OLIVE BASE ARCTIC OCEAN OFFWHITE BASE 18 Economix info@economix.com.au

19 ATLANTIC OCEAN Natural Stone with Grey Cement ATLANTIC OCEAN BLACK BASE Natural Stone with Colour Through Base ATLANTIC OCEAN SANDSTONE BASE ATLANTIC OCEAN OLIVE BASE ATLANTIC OCEAN OFFWHITE BASE * Colours and finishes are indicative only. Visit for additional product samples. 19

20 POLISHED FINISH PACIFIC OCEAN Natural Stone with Grey Cement Natural Stone with Colour Through Base PACIFIC OCEAN BLACK BASE PACIFIC OCEAN SANDSTONE BASE PACIFIC OCEAN OLIVE BASE PACIFIC OCEAN OFFWHITE BASE 20 Economix

21 INDIAN OCEAN Natural Stone with Grey Cement INDIAN OCEAN BLACK BASE Natural Stone with Colour Through Base INDIAN OCEAN SANDSTONE BASE INDIAN OCEAN OLIVE BASE INDIAN OCEAN OFFWHITE BASE * Colours and finishes are indicative only. Visit for additional product samples. 21

22 POLISHED FINISH GREAT SOUTHERN OCEAN Natural Stone with Grey Cement Natural Stone with Colour Through Base GREAT SOUTHERN OCEAN BLACK BASE GREAT SOUTHERN OCEAN SANDSTONE BASE GREAT SOUTHERN OCEAN OLIVE BASE GREAT SOUTHERN OCEAN OFFWHITE BASE 22 Economix

BRICK STENCIL WITH BRICK BORDER Patterned Concrete Stencil KEYSTONE STENCIL WITH COBBLE

brick, stone or tile paving in a variety of textures and colours Stencil provides you with

A perfect low maintenance solution for driveways, pathways, patios, terraces, courtyards

Colours and patterns represented in this brochure are indicative only.

materials and composition of pre-mixed concrete from time to time since they are derived

23 BRICK STENCIL WITH BRICK BORDER Patterned Concrete Stencil KEYSTONE STENCIL WITH COBBLE HEADER BUSHROCK STENCIL WITH COBBLE HEADER ANTIQUE TILE WITH BRICK HEADER The look of brick, stone or tile paving in a variety of textures and colours Stencil provides you with the wide range of patterns, textures and colours of brick, stone or tile paving in a hard wearing slip resistant textured finish. Stencil is abrasion resistant to vehicle or pedestrian traffic. A perfect low maintenance solution for driveways, pathways, patios, terraces, courtyards and pool surrounds, especially sloping or hilly terrain. Colours and patterns represented in this brochure are indicative only. Colour variations can also occur in the finished product resulting from different batched materials and composition of pre-mixed concrete from time to time since they are derived from natural sources and product placement and finishing practices used by independent concrete contractors. COBBLEBRICK STENCIL HIT & MISS * Colours and finishes are indicative only. Visit for additional product samples. 23

STENCIL / IMPRESSION BUSHROCK STENCIL SCRATCH FINISH Patterned Concrete Impression The look of

fresh concrete that replicates the textures, colour features and finish of slate or stone.

landscape and garden features of traditional and modern homes.

Concrete is one of the most durable building materials available for paving, which comes in

With proper preparation, steel reinforcing and finishing techniques, stamped concrete is second

EUROPEAN FAN STENCIL BUSHROCK STENCIL HIT & MISS ASHLER SLATE PATTERN Choosing stamped concrete

24 STENCIL / IMPRESSION BUSHROCK STENCIL SCRATCH FINISH Patterned Concrete Impression The look of natural stone or slate with the durability of concrete Impression is a stamp imprint made on fresh concrete that replicates the textures, colour features and finish of slate or stone. It is ideal for driveways and pathways making a beautiful and affordable impression on the landscape and garden features of traditional and modern homes. There are many benefits to using stamped concrete. Concrete is one of the most durable building materials available for paving, which comes in handy for high traffic areas such as driveways and walkways. With proper preparation, steel reinforcing and finishing techniques, stamped concrete is second to none in terms of its durability. EUROPEAN FAN STENCIL BUSHROCK STENCIL HIT & MISS ASHLER SLATE PATTERN Choosing stamped concrete over other paving materials such as natural stone can be a more economical choice. When installed properly stamped concrete can offers the same looks as natural stone and slate but with durability to last a lifetime. BUSHROCK STAMP 24 Economix info@economix.com.au

CP FEDERATION MATT Patterned Concrete Impression BUSHROCK PATTERN

stone or slate with the durability of concrete The biggest advantage

combined with the durability of concrete.

aged cobblestones, brickwork, flagstones, slate tile, marble,

Colours and patterns are indicative only.

actual manufactured colour samples is recommended to confirm choice

25 CP FEDERATION MATT Patterned Concrete Impression BUSHROCK PATTERN FLAGSTONE PATTERN SCRATCH FINISH SEAMLESS MATT The look of natural stone or slate with the durability of concrete The biggest advantage to stamped concrete is the variety of appearances and colours combined with the durability of concrete. Concrete stamping provides unlimited design opportunities such as aged cobblestones, brickwork, flagstones, slate tile, marble, granite, wood, or just about any natural surface. Colours and patterns are indicative only. Inspection of completed works by referred concrete contractors and actual manufactured colour samples is recommended to confirm choice of colour, pattern and finish for the completed works. DT FEDERATION MATT * Colours and finishes are indicative only. Visit for additional product samples. 25

26 COLOUR THROUGH MIDNIGHT BROOM MIDNIGHT TROWEL Broom Finish Trowel Finish BLACK BROOM BLACK TROWEL Colour Through Coloured concrete is usually pigmented to suit specific customer requirements. Pigments are sourced from reputable quality suppliers that produce man-made, synthetic, inorganic, stable pigments which are highly resistant to UV radiation. Coloured concrete can then be treated by the concrete contractor in many different ways to achieve the final appearance, eg Exposed, Polished, Stencil or Impression. NP. Any of these colours can be used as a base for any exposed, blasted or polished concrete finish. Economix can make you a trial mix and you can have your concrete contractor provide you with an example of the finish. CHARCOAL BROOM SLATE BROOM SILVER BROOM CHARCOAL TROWEL SLATE TROWEL SILVER TROWEL OFFWHITE BROOM OFFWHITE TROWEL EUCALYPTUS BROOM EUCALYPTUS TROWEL 26 Economix info@economix.com.au

27 BRICK RED BROOM BRICK RED TROWEL TERRACOTA BROOM TERRACOTA TROWEL CORAL BROOM CORAL TROWEL SPICE BROOM SPICE TROWEL LIME BROOM LIME TROWEL OLIVE BROOM OLIVE TROWEL PISTACHIO BROOM PISTACHIO TROWEL

28 MUSTARD BROOM MUSTARD TROWEL SANDSTONE BROOM SANDSTONE TROWEL Broom Finish Trowel Finish BAMBOO BROOM BAMBOO TROWEL THYME BROOM THYME TROWEL MUSHROOM BROOM MUSHROOM TROWEL COFFEE BROOM COFFEE TROWEL CHOCOLATE BROOM CHOCOLATE TROWEL * Colours and finishes are indicative only. Visit for additional product samples. 28

Getting Started How to get the most out of your Economix product.

How much lead-in time do I need to give? This depends on which product you are ordering.

We strongly recommend the use of a licensed and reputable concreter to lay your concrete floor or complete your stencil, impression or colourthrough

How can I make the most of my Economix product finish?

We highly recommend that your decorative concrete be properly set and sealed prior to use.

All sealant products should be patch tested prior to use to ensure a quality finish. Will a consistent look be achieved?

We recommend that you carefully examine our product brochure and showroom samples prior to purchasing, noting that all examples are indicative only.

Economix strongly recommends the use of a licensed and reputable concreter for all your concrete works.

29 Getting Started How to get the most out of your Economix product. We want you to be 100% happy with your purchase, so please take some time to read through our Frequently Asked Questions. How much lead-in time do I need to give? This depends on which product you are ordering. Give our friendly team a call to find out how many weeks lead-in time you need to allow. Can I lay my Economix product myself? We strongly recommend the use of a licensed and reputable concreter to lay your concrete floor or complete your stencil, impression or colourthrough finish. A good concreter will agree to a pre-lay test to ensure you will have the finish you re after. How can I make the most of my Economix product finish? Please note that the addition of water or other substances to the pre-set concrete is not advised as it may change its look and strength. We highly recommend that your decorative concrete be properly set and sealed prior to use. By reapplying the sealant at regular intervals you will guarantee a superior appearance and finish to your Economix product. All sealant products should be patch tested prior to use to ensure a quality finish. Will a consistent look be achieved? As our product ingredients are sourced from natural materials, some variation in the look, colour, shape and texture may occur. We recommend that you carefully examine our product brochure and showroom samples prior to purchasing, noting that all examples are indicative only. How should colourthrough, polished, stencil and impression work be completed? Economix strongly recommends the use of a licensed and reputable concreter for all your concrete works. In addition, the provision of an appropriately prepared surface on which to lay your Economix products is vital to the integrity and overall look of your concrete finish. Economix advises that ongoing maintenance and cleaning of your concrete surface is required. Some impressed and polished concrete finishes are not recommended for sloping or wet areas in accordance with Australian Standards. Economix further advises against the laying of any decorative concrete products with a concrete pump, and cannot be held responsible for poor or unqualified workmanship or the use or addition of water or other products or the run-off of these products into any sewerage, drainage or natural waterway system. What if my questions aren t answered here? Our friendly team are ready to help! Contact us on or info@economix.com.au

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