Why Do You Brush Concrete

Sometimes called brushed concrete, a broom is used to create a slip-resistant texture on the surface of the concrete. Concrete finishers have been broom finishing for about as long as there has been concrete. Broom finished thin overlays add skid resistance and upgrade a deteriorating concrete surface.

Can you smooth out brushed concrete?

There are two things you can do fix the rough finish. One is, you could grind or polish the surface which would remove the rough broom finish and smooth the surface of the concrete. … A concrete sealer could be applied with some grit additive to keep it from being too slippery when it gets wet.

Can brushed concrete be stained?

Each has specific application instructions determined by the manufacturer. For broom finished concrete, a solvent-based or acid-based stain is the most effective at absorbing and should last for about five years.