The trowel finish is the most widely used and favored finish for concrete in a variety of applications. Once the concrete is poured into the formwork and leveled, a trowel is employed to smooth and finely level the surface.

The stamped concrete finish is created by pressing specific patterns onto freshly leveled concrete. Once completed, this finish can resemble materials such as slate, flagstone, brick, tile, or even wood, depending on the skill of the applicator. This innovative finishing technique has grown in recent popularity and is commonly used in patios, porches, driveways, and sidewalks.

The broom finish on concrete is a rough-textured finish achieved by dragging a broom across the troweled surface while the concrete is still fresh. This action creates small ridges on the surface, offering traction control and slip resistance.

Exposed aggregate is a type of washed concrete finish which has visible aggregates such as pebbles, rocks and sand. Exposed aggregate concrete is not as smooth as regular concrete and therefore has more traction. This is what makes it popular for driveways and outdoor areas, because it is less slippery in the rain.