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Plain gray concrete does the job, but color makes it part of your home's look. Done right, colored concrete holds its tone for years and turns a basic slab into a real feature.
Papaneri & Sons Concrete has colored and finished concrete across Cherry Hill and South Jersey since 1987. We are family owned, ACI certified, licensed and insured, and we have poured color for these neighborhoods for decades.
We color driveways, patios, walkways, steps, and pool decks. Earth tones, warm browns, slate grays, and custom shades are all on the table, and we help you find one that fits your house.
Color is also a smart way to get an upscale look at a lower cost than pavers or natural stone, without the shifting joints and weeds those surfaces bring over time.
Want a color that fits your house instead of fighting it? Call us at (856) 354-9338 for a free estimate and a look at real samples.
There is more than one way to color concrete, and the right method depends on the look you want and how the surface will be used day to day.
We mix pigment right into the concrete before it is poured. The color runs all the way through, so scratches and everyday wear never expose a gray layer underneath.
Applied to a cured surface, acid stains react with the concrete for a mottled, natural look with depth. Dyes give brighter, more even tones for a modern, uniform finish.
Broadcast onto fresh concrete, hardeners add rich surface color and make the top layer denser and tougher, which is ideal under a stamped pattern that takes daily traffic.
We often layer methods, like an integral base color with a stain accent, to get depth and character that a single technique cannot reach on its own.
The finish you choose changes how a color reads. A smooth trowel makes a color look deep and uniform, while a broom finish softens it and a light exposed texture breaks it up with the natural tone of the stone.
We test the color on a sample board in your own light before pour day. Concrete color can look different in full sun than it does in shade, so seeing it on your property removes the guesswork.
Color works on almost any concrete surface. Here is where South Jersey homeowners ask for it most, and why it works so well in each spot.
Driveways in warm gray or tan tones give a home real curb appeal and hide tire marks and oil spots better than plain concrete, so the surface looks cleaner between washes.
Patios and pool decks in earth tones stay cooler underfoot than dark surfaces and blend naturally into the landscaping and plantings around them.
Front steps and walkways colored to match brick or stone tie the whole entry together for a finished, custom look that lifts the whole front of the house.
Colored concrete also pairs perfectly with a stamped pattern, giving you the color of stone and the shape of stone in one durable, low-maintenance surface.
Color is also a budget-friendly way to lift a whole property. A colored driveway and matching front walk can make a home look freshly updated for far less than tearing everything out for pavers or natural stone.
For backyards, earth-toned patios and pool decks tie the hardscape into the landscaping so the space feels finished. The color grounds the seating and grill areas instead of leaving a bright gray slab standing out.
This is the question we hear most, and the honest answer is that good colored concrete barely fades when it is done and sealed the right way.
Integral color is the most fade-resistant option because the pigment runs through the whole slab. There is no thin colored layer to wear off, so the tone stays consistent for years.
Sun and weather can lighten any outdoor surface slightly over many years. A quality sealer blocks most of that and keeps the tone deep and even through South Jersey's seasons.
We explain the choices in plain terms so you get the color and the longevity you want. Browse all of the concrete services we offer, or pair color with a stamped concrete pattern for a stone or brick look that holds its color for the long haul.
The quality of the pour matters as much as the pigment. An even, well-cured slab takes color uniformly, while a rushed or poorly finished surface can show streaks and blotches no sealer can fully hide.
That is why we treat the base pour and the color as one job. Getting the concrete right first is what lets the color read deep and consistent across the whole surface for years to come.
Wondering how the color holds up over the years? Read our honest answer to does colored concrete fade.
Papaneri & Sons has colored and finished concrete across South Jersey since 1987. ACI certified, fade-resistant methods, and a proper seal on every job. Get your free estimate today.
Color and seal go hand in hand. The sealer is what keeps your color looking fresh and protects it from the sun, water, and salt that dull an unsealed surface.
We seal every colored pour once it cures. The seal deepens the tone, adds a light sheen if you want one, and blocks water and road salt from reaching the pigment.
Plan to reseal every two to three years. It is a small, low-cost job that keeps the color rich and stops the surface from drying out and looking chalky.
Skip rock salt in winter. Sand gives you traction without the pitting and surface damage that harsh de-icers cause on colored and decorative concrete.
Handled this way, a colored driveway or patio keeps looking custom and new for many years, with only a rinse and an occasional reseal to keep it up.
Keep the surface clear of anything that stains and sits, like leaves, fertilizer, or grill grease. Colored concrete handles all of it, but a quick rinse keeps marks from setting into the surface over a long, wet season.
When it comes time to reseal, we can refresh the color at the same time. A tinted sealer brings a slightly faded surface right back to life for a fraction of the cost of any replacement.
Color is easy to get wrong. Uneven mixing or a bad seal can leave blotches that never come out. Decades of experience is what gives you a smooth, even result.
Three generations of the Papaneri family run every job and stand behind the finish you get, because our name is on the work.
Our crews are trained to industry standards and fully insured, so your project is protected from the first day to the last.
We help you pick a shade that fits your home and show you samples first, so there are no surprises on pour day and the color is one you actually chose.
Every colored surface leaves sealed and protected, because a good seal is what keeps the color you paid for looking rich for years.
Integral color lasts longest because the pigment is mixed through the entire slab. There is no surface layer to wear away, so scratches and daily wear never expose gray concrete underneath.
Yes. We can apply acid stains or dyes to a sound, cured slab to add color without a full replacement, then seal it to protect the finish and keep the tone even.
We show you samples and help match your brick, siding, or stone before we pour. Call Papaneri & Sons at (856) 354-9338 for a free estimate and a color consultation.
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