Ashlar Slate Walkway with Border

Ashlar Slate Walkway with Border | Blackwater Concrete in Northern Virginia

Decorative concrete has overtaken traditional masonry as the preferred method of achieving a beautiful and durable outdoor space that is both economical and durable, and the Ashlar Slate pattern is at the top of everyone’s list!

Ashlar Slate is such a great, versatile design and can look great with a clean-edged finish or with borders.

For this project, we created an Ashlar Slate walkway and added a slightly darker border for contrast. Faux grout lines between the stones give the patio a beautiful, hand-laid stone appearance.

To transform your outdoor space, contact us today.

More Than ‘Just A Walkway’

Walkway Stamped With An Arizone Flagstone Pattern, designed and installed by Blackwater Designer Concrete out of Virginia.

If you’re looking to add some great curb appeal to your home, you should consider having your walkway stamped with an Arizona Flagstone pattern.

Walkways are more than just a way to get from here to there so why not take them from boring to amazing!? There are numerous decorative concrete alternatives sure to dress up your space. Take, for example, this recent project of ours.

If you want a personalized concrete walkway that will suit your home and your tastes, contact the professionals at Blackwater and see why we’re the top concrete contractor in the area. If you have existing concrete walkways that are boring and grey, don’t worry. We specialize in transforming drab concrete into something unique and decorative! Call today for a free consultation.

We Love Our Clients!

Here at Blackwater, we love our clients– Nothing makes our day more than hearing just how much they love their new concrete space!

We recently had a client of ours reach out, thanking us for the quick, thorough and professional service they received from our team at Blackwater. As you’ll see in the excerpt below, the weather worked against our schedule, but we were able to go above and beyond for these clients, giving them the patio and walkway they’ve always wanted.

We Love Our Clients! Check out this beautiful custom patio and walkway designed by Blackwater Concrete in Gore, VA.

“Everyone here at Bear Garden Trail in Capon Bridge, WV, wants to tell you how happy we are with the work Blackwater Designer Concrete did for us.

Although the weather worked against your ability to lay the concrete as scheduled, we understood completely.  After the walkways and patio were completed the results exceeded our expectations.

We Love Our Clients! Check out this beautiful custom patio and walkway designed by Blackwater Concrete in Gore, VA.

It was a pleasure to work with your management and sales staff; their attention was appreciated.

Your construction team was quick, thorough and professional.  Great work guys!

Last, but not least, thank you Donna for staying on top of the project and keeping us informed.  Your cheerful voice is a valuable asset.”

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We hope you enjoy your new concrete as much as we enjoyed designing it!

Small Concrete Patios That Make a Big Impact

If your backyard (or budget) only allows for a small concrete patio, you can still make a big impact by taking advantage of concrete’s ability to be cast in nearly any shape, pattern, or color.

You can still incorporate many of the design elements used in larger outdoor spaces in a small outdoor space if you know a few simple design tricks. For colors, we recommend choosing something to match or complement your house. And remember, you don’t have to settle for square shapes with straight lines. There’s a huge trend right now for curved patios that blend effortlessly with the landscaping.

For more design ideas for a small concrete patio, check out these projects:

If your backyard (or budget) only allows for a small concrete patio, you can still make a big impact by using curves, borders and colors.
Small Concrete Patio Designed by Blackwater Concrete in Gore, VA

The right design, furniture, colors, plants, and accessories will help make your outdoor space feel bigger and create the perfect oasis for you and your guests to enjoy year round.

Check out our concrete patio portfolio for inspiration and contact us today to get started on your newest outdoor addition, or even to spruce up your existing one!

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6×6 Decorative Tile for a Pool Surround

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It’s pool season!! And no pool or spa design can be complete without decking. Check out this recent project where we used 6×6 Decorative Tile for a Pool Surround.

Now, this pool stands out as a feature on this homeowner’s 4500 sq. foot deck!

If you’re planning a swimming pool or spa, let Blackwater help create the oasis you’ve been dreaming of! Contact us today!

Accented Patio

Patios can be custom designed to fit your wants and needs. Having to choose between visual appeal and functionality should never have to be a compromise you settle for. Creating an accented patio with the functionality you need and the custom features you want should be a fun and rewarding process.

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Ashlar Slate Backyard Patio

Ashlar Slate Backyard Patio
Ashlar Slate Backyard Patio

 Warm weather means concrete is getting poured!! Check out this recent ashlar slate backyard patio, designed and installed by your friends at Blackwater.

For this project, we created a concrete walkway, stamped with the same ashlar slate pattern used for the patio in the backyard and we’re LOVING the final look! Now, this family can enjoy their new backyard space just in time for a Memorial Day cookout!

To transform your outdoor space, contact us today.

How to Frame a Stamped Concrete Patio with a Decorative Border

This new patio was creating using an ashlar slate stamp to achieve the desired pattern and texture, and the borders are stained with a darker color to frame the patio space. Faux grout lines between the stones give the patio a beautiful, hand-laid stone appearance.

A decorative border is a great way to set off and frame a stamped concrete patio, especially free-form designs.

This new patio was creating using an ashlar slate stamp to achieve the desired pattern and texture, and the borders are stained with a darker color to frame the patio space. Faux grout lines between the stones give the patio a beautiful, hand-laid stone appearance.

Read: Ashlar Slate Buff Patio with Border

To transform your outdoor space, contact us today.

Stamped Concrete Pool Deck

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Spring not only brings new life and warmer weather, but also kick-starts that wonderful time of the year where you can once again enjoy the outdoors and relax on the pool deck in style.

As we head into the summer months, pool decks become the social zone where families come together to have a great time outdoors.

Here at Blackwater, we love this time of year because our favorite strong, versatile material is quickly becoming the preferred choice for pool decks across the world – Concrete!

Stamped concrete is an ideal pool deck surface, combining the attributes of beauty, durability, and low maintenance with the vast array of decorative options not possible with other pool deck materials.

Patterned or imprinted concrete pool decks move away from dull gray and offer color and variety as they mimic stone, brick, tile patterns and even wood-grained textures. However, for a cooler surface, we recommend using lighter colors on your stamped concrete pool deck.

Check out our stamped concrete pool deck portfolio for inspiration and ideas and contact us today to get started on your newest outdoor addition, or even to spruce up your existing one!

Meet Eric Cvechko

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Eric Cvechko received his BS degree in Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management from Shepherd University and followed that with a Masters in Architecture from Montana State University. It was the exposure to concrete in grad school and its many and versatile applications that first intrigued Eric to learn more.

From stamped concrete, acid staining, polished concrete, to vertical stamping and overlays, Eric was hooked and set out on a quest to educate himself in every facet of concrete available in the marketplace. It wasn’t long until he knew that starting his own decorative concrete business was what he wanted to do and he has never looked back!

Every year since starting the business in 2005, Eric has focused on adding new service offerings and products. The range now includes everything from patios, driveways, and walkways to outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, furniture, and decorative walls.  He and his staff of fellow concrete artisans still enjoy all the design and build components of each and every project and Eric still looks forward to the learning experiences that each new project brings.  Eric loves the build aspect of each project and is continually seeking new and efficient ways to deliver a quality product.

In his free time, Eric really enjoys fly fishing and has traveled the globe in support of finding the world’s best fishing spots! He is an avid WVU football fan, and father to Harvey, his yellow lab.   Eric is married to Jaime and together they love mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, and traveling to new and exciting places!

Read about the rest of our amazing team here.