When you think of concrete, you likely think of cold gray slabs that serve a very distinct purpose for driving, walking, and riding. What you may not realize is that concrete comes in wide variety of colors, can be molded into many shapes, and can serve a variety of fun and exciting purposes.
Take a look at a list we’ve compiled of some unique ways you could be using concrete to brighten up your day to day, and to make your backyard BBQs the most memorable in the neighborhood.
Scrabble
As enchanting as lawn chess can be, maybe consider taking it up a notch and having a backyard Scrabble board poured. This simple 5′ by 5′ square adds some color, some all-ages excitement, and can ensure you spend hours in your backyard each night that the weather is good.
Outdoor Pool
Sure there are days we all pine away for an outdoor pool, but what about pool with a twist? With dramatically less day-to-day care required, having an outdoor concrete encased pool table installed can be as much of an addition to a backyard BBQ as a swimming pool.
Concrete slides
While concrete may not be your first pick when considering playground equipment for your yard, it can be polished, coated, and finished in a way that makes it ideal. With the utmost durability and little heat conduction for your little sliders, concrete might be just the option for you.
Sports Courts
Whether a new slab you’re pouring or an existing one you’re sprucing up, turning that big gray square into a sports court is a great way to get your family active. Concrete slabs can easily be converted into game courts for basketball or tennis with the application of a rubberized coating for cushioning.