Texmateria
Concrete Slab / Concrete Paving
A ground-level concrete slab surface made for exterior traffic and weather. Saw cuts, expansion joints, broom texture, cracks, tire marks, and rain darkening define the material.
Common names
- concrete paving
- concrete driveway
- concrete sidewalk
- broom finish concrete
- poured concrete slab
- cement pavement
Search phrases
- gray concrete driveway
- broom finish pavement
- carport concrete floor
- saw cut concrete slab
Common uses
- Driveways
- Carports
- Entrances
- Sidewalks
- Service yards
- Ramps
Choosing points
- Best for parking, approaches, and slabs where a bright practical exterior floor is useful.
- Broom finish adds slip resistance and directional lines.
- Saw cuts and expansion joints guide cracking, but small cracks still appear.
- Edges, drains, low spots, and tire paths become darker where water and dirt collect.
How it ages
- Freeze-thaw, de-icing salts, poor curing, and heavy loads cause scaling, cracks, spalling, and joint damage.
What to avoid
- Do not pour concrete paving without control joints, drainage slope, and edge planning; random cracks and ponding will follow.
