If you are looking to get started on your next home improvement project—give Martino Home Improvements a call. We have over 30 years of experience and quality work skills to pass along to you!

If a new patio is in your home improvement plans for the near future—let us show you how a beautiful new concrete patio will transform your backyard area into your own private oasis!

Why choose concrete over wood or stone pavers? Wood requires ongoing maintenance over the years and only has a lifespan of so many years. Splintering and rotting wood are a reality with most decks and wooden patios. Stone pavers are a beautiful option and reflect pristine and bold character—but it does come with its consequences. Pavers are expensive and need to be laid perfectly to ensure a long lasting lifespan. They do tend to crack and break and are not good at withstanding certain points of pressure. Because they carry a gap in between each stone, often times weeds and grass will grow within the cracks. With concrete there are no cracks or gaps and no need to worry about troublesome weeds popping up.

Concrete patios are so much more than just a simple slab of concrete in the center of your backyard. The concrete patio comes in an array of style choices that span only as far as your imagination and what your dreams are for the perfect patio.

Colored Concrete
If you are looking to expand your artistic expression into your patio—colored concrete may be the answer. Choose colors that coordinate with the colors of your existing home or your new construction. If you have a distinct flower garden or garden ornament that you want to accent, colored concrete can add color and design to your outdoor living area. Personalizing a backyard area with colored concrete will add a unique value to the atmosphere of your backyard patio area.

Engraved
Engraved concrete allows the concrete to be shaped and etched into the depths of the concrete base. Styles can be created with specialty tools that resemble the look of a grout line—resembling expensive marble or stone—no one will know the difference—only you because of the price. Engraving is a great way to go if you are looking for a traditional stone look to add to your decor. Colors can be implemented in the desired hue to match your style, tastes and the architecture of your garden and home.

Borders
Borders offer a unique way to trim off your concrete patio with a stamp or stencil design. Guests will marvel at the finished pieces and think you spent thousands of dollars to have a piece of handcrafted stone or marble brought in for your project. Borders are a great way to line a pool, hot tub or garden area with a unique look that shows personality and charm. Grapevines, floral patterns, bar tile patterns and brick replicas are often utilized in a concrete border. Stamped and stenciled areas are utilized to be able to focus on a specific design element that maybe you would like to showcase in certain areas. This look is great for the outdoor area that gains a lot of exposure from entertaining and interacting with guests.

Exposed aggregate
Exposed aggregate is type of concrete patio that offers a clean, sleek, distinct design. With this process the concrete is poured and then buffed and shined until the desired look is achieved. Often times, designs and colors are implemented to replicate other forms of more expensive stone or marble. Exposed aggregate is a great way to add a focal point to your backyard living space.

We specialize in helping you find the best look that ties into your existing backyard or new landscape design. Let Martino Home Improvements work with you and make your backyard patio dreams and home improvement projects become a reality.