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.
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.
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.
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!
Wood stamps are becoming a popular choice for homeowners who like the look of wood decking but don’t want to deal with the upkeep and deterioration. As a bonus, woodplank stamp patios won’t cause splinters on bare feet.
Using wood-plank stamp patterns and intricate staining techniques, this back patio was given the weathered, natural look of wood without the worries of durability and maintenance.
Afterall, why have regular wood, when you can have concrete wood?
Ashlar slate is such a great, versatile design and can look great with a clean-edged finish or with borders. This Ashlar Slate Buff Patio with Border is a great example of how adding a decorative border can really ‘set-off’ the colors in your patio.
Read: Ashlar Slate with Borders
Increase the value and curb appeal of your residential or commercial property with the beauty of decorative concrete. Contact us today to get started on your next project!
One of our most popular requests is the Ashlar Slate. This is because ashlar slate is such a great, versatile design and can look great with a clean-edged finish or with borders.
Read: Ashlar Slate with Borders
This recent patio shows a small ashlar slate patio in buff.
Increase the value and curb appeal of your residential or commercial property with the beauty of decorative concrete. Contact us today to get started on your next project!
See more of our Ashlar Slate Patio Designs!
Cool spring nights are perfect for making memories around a new fire pit! This setup makes us want to toss off our shoes, pull up a chair and just relax.
We love the circular shape, the medium depth, but mostly we love how the stone is broken up with thinner stones in between and how there’s a nice, big surrounding area for friends and family. This fire pit is simple, but looks great because of the way it complements the stonework around it.
Check out some previous firepits that we’ve created and contact us today to start designing the backyard of your dreams!
Blackwater’s custom concrete designs can transform your plain, worn and unsightly concrete surfaces into an attractive, decorative area.
Check out this stamped concrete walkway with landscaping holes for planting. We can’t wait to see how the landscaping accentuates this family’s new concrete!
Check out our decorative concrete portfolio for more ideas or let our design specialists create a completely custom space that will add to the value of your home!
While many custom basketball courts are made with asphalt, a concrete pad with painted lines is also a very affordable option. Both are bare pads but a custom concrete basketball court has a much cleaner look to it.
Our concrete basketball courts are constructed to hold-up to the action and create realistic play, while also being fully customized!
Be the envy of your neighbors and let Blackwater take you game to the next level. Contact us today for a quote.