Creating a high-quality salt finish on concrete provides subtle texture and slip resistance. A salt finish offers a clean, natural look and is ideal for patios, pool decks, and walkways..
- Site Prep: Clear, excavate, and compact the base (usually gravel) to ensure drainage and stability.
- Formwork: Install solid, level forms with the proper slope for water runoff.
- Reinforcement: Use wire mesh or rebar to strengthen the slab and minimize cracking.
- Concrete Pouring: Use a standard mix (3,000–3,500 psi), pour evenly, and screed to level the surface.
- Salt Application: Once the surface is floated and begins to set, broadcast coarse rock salt evenly across the surface and press it in gently with a roller or float.
- Surface Setting: Allow the concrete to set partially—timing depends on weather—then gently wash off the salt with water to reveal the pitted texture.
- Curing & Sealing: Keep the slab moist for proper curing (5–7 days), then apply a concrete sealer to protect the surface and enhance the finish.
