Decorative concrete cleaning and sealing specialist
Decorative concrete — stamped, stencilled, coloured, exposed aggregate — was meant to be the affordable premium-look surface. Done right, it lasts decades and looks fantastic. Done without proper care, it fades, dulls, and starts looking tired within a few Sydney summers.
Cityshine specialises in decorative concrete restoration across Sydney's Western Sydney, Hills District and beyond — where decorative concrete is heavily used and rarely properly maintained. Our process restores the original colour and finish, then locks in protection with a premium sealer.
Every decorative concrete finish
- Stamped concrete (timber-look, stone-look, slate-look patterns)
- Stencilled concrete
- Coloured / pigmented concrete
- Exposed aggregate
- Salt-finish and broom-finish decorative concrete
- Acid-stained and dyed concrete
- Commercial decorative concrete — feature areas, courtyards, public spaces
What goes wrong without proper care
- UV bleaching — colour fades under direct Sydney sun within a few seasons
- Surface dusting — colour wears away on traffic areas (driveways especially)
- Sealer failure — most decorative concrete is sealed at installation, but those sealers last 3–5 years at best
- Ground-in grime — textured surfaces trap dirt that can't be removed by hosing
- Tyre marks and oil staining — especially on driveways
How we restore decorative concrete
- Site assessment — Confirm decorative concrete type, current sealer status, colour fade and any damage.
- Old sealer removal (where required) — Failed previous sealer chemically stripped before resealing.
- Deep clean — Pressure cleaning calibrated to the surface, targeted treatment for stains.
- Colour enhancement — Where colour has faded, colour-enhancing sealer can dramatically deepen the original tones.
- Sealer application — Premium PCA sealer applied. Multiple coats build a robust film for traffic surfaces.
- Final inspection and care guidance.
What sealing delivers
- Colour restored and protected — single biggest visible win on decorative concrete
- UV protection — sealer blocks UV that bleaches colour
- Stain and oil resistance — sealed surface sheds, unsealed surface absorbs
- Surface dusting prevented — sealed concrete doesn't slowly wear away
- Easier maintenance — water-and-broom for everyday upkeep
- Surface life extended significantly — protected decorative concrete looks great for decades
FAQ
- My stamped concrete looks faded — can it be brought back? Yes — faded stamped and stencilled concrete responds especially well to a deep clean plus colour-enhancing seal. The result is often dramatic.
- How long does the seal last? 3–7 years on residential applications, depending on traffic and sun exposure.
- Can you add anti-slip? Yes — anti-slip additives blended into the sealer for driveways, pool surrounds and patios.
- Will sealer make my concrete look glossy? You choose — matt, satin, semi-gloss or full "wet look" finishes available.
- Can you reseal commercial decorative concrete? Yes — courtyards, feature areas, public spaces all welcome.