What are Concrete Finishes? A concrete finish is a smooth surface made from screed and trowels. Concrete finishes are made by leveling out the surfaces using screed. There are different types of concrete finishes, and this article will outline the benefits and types of concrete finishes available.

Dense, good-quality concrete is resistant to weathering owing to its low permeability. However, most external surfaces will eventually show evidence of deterioration caused by natural weathering processes such as cyclic wetting and drying, leaching, freeze–thaw mechanisms, and salt crystallization.