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The slab is identical underneath; the finish is what you choose, and in Winston-Salem the choice runs in three tiers. Broom finish is the baseline: lowest cost, best grip in rain and ice, no maintenance beyond optional sealing. Exposed aggregate sits in the middle: the stones in the mix become the surface, it is extremely hard-wearing and naturally slip-resistant, and it costs more finishing labour. Stamped is the premium tier: patterned and coloured to read as stone or brick, the highest cost, and the only one of the three that commits you to a regular sealing cycle.
Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Winston-Salem Concrete Co, Winston-Salem, NC
Every finish rides on the same 4 inch slab and the same base. You are choosing surface texture, appearance, and how much ongoing care you are signing up for.
| Finish | Look and grip | Upkeep | Cost tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broom | Fine parallel texture, best wet grip | None required, sealing optional | Baseline |
| Float or trowel | Smooth, interior look, slick when wet | None, but avoid outdoors on slopes | Baseline |
| Exposed aggregate | Natural stone texture, strong grip | Reseal every 2 to 4 years to hold the look | Middle |
| Integral colour | Any finish, coloured through the slab | As per the finish it is paired with | Middle |
| Stamped | Patterned as stone, brick or slate | Reseal every 2 to 3 years, colour fades without it | Highest |
The pattern we quote most: broom finish on driveways and public-facing flatwork, where grip and zero upkeep win; exposed aggregate on pool decks and high-traffic walks, where its texture earns its keep barefoot and wet; stamped on patios and entries, where the look is the point and the sealing cycle is a fair trade.
Mixing tiers on one project is common and usually the best value: a broom-finish driveway with a stamped front walk reads as a designed property without paying the stamped rate across every square foot.
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