About feature borders
Borders use a contrasting colour, pattern or finish around the edge of a slab, path or driveway. They frame the main field and hide the transition to lawn or garden beds.
Saw-cut lines and coloured bands can also break up a large slab into smaller, more balanced areas.
Best for: driveways, patios and paths where you want a clean, finished edge and some contrast.
What’s included
- Border width and colour design
- Saw-cut or formed details
- Matching sealer across field and border
- Set-out marked on site before the pour
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Timing, care and good-to-knows
Typical timeline
Borders are formed and finished as part of the same pour, so they add little extra time.
Care & maintenance
Same as the main field — keep it swept and resealed every few years.
Good to know
Set-out is agreed on site before pouring, since borders are difficult to change afterwards.
Common questions
How wide should a border be?
It depends on the size of the slab. We’ll mark options on site so you can see proportions.
Can a border be a different pattern?
Yes — for example a stamped field with a smooth coloured border.
Can I add a border to an existing slab?
Sometimes, with saw-cut and colour work. We’ll assess it first.
Other finishes
Stamped concrete
Slate, flagstone, cobblestone and timber-plank textures pressed into the surface.
See this page →
Stencilled concrete
Brick and herringbone patterns without the cost of real pavers.
See this page →
Colour blending
Integral and release colours, layered for a hand-finished look.
See this page →Interested in feature borders?
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