A concrete contractor can mix stones into your concrete if you would like. This can be done in a few different ways. Sometimes, the stones are poured right into the mix itself. They are then spread out evenly within it before it is applied to the site. Other times, the stones are simply scattered on the top of the slab before it dries. You just need to choose the method that is going to work best for you, that is going to give you the results that you are looking for.

As you may have guessed, the way that the concrete contractor in Orland Park, Illinois, uses the stones has a lot to do with what your goal is. Do you just want to expand the concrete, to have more material than you would have with just the powder mix alone? If so, adding stone to it is a good way to stretch it out. It will not be quite as strong, but it will cover more area. This is often done when no one is going to see the concrete anyway.

On the other hand, do you want to change the way that the surface looks? Maybe you think that plain gray is boring and you want the concrete contractor to make a surface that really draws people’s attention. Putting colorful gravel on top will do this. You just have the contractor pour the gravel on near the end. As the concrete starts to harden, you spray off the top layer with a hose, being careful not to add too much water. This is difficult, so it is best to let the contractor do it. In the end, the colorful top sides of the stones will be visible, though they will be mostly submerged in the concrete.