What it is
Smooth, with a subtle sheen
A smooth, refined finish made by grinding and honing the surface.
Services · Honed concrete
Honed Concrete in Perth.
Honed concrete is ground back to a smooth, refined surface with a subtle sheen, with the stone in the mix showing to the level you choose. DSL Concrete hones concrete for alfresco areas, pool surrounds, steps and driveways in Perth's northern coastal suburbs. Your quote is free and on site.
18 years in the trade · Based in Hillarys · Free on-site quotes · ABN 75 650 590 051
At a glance
Where it suits
Alfresco, pools and steps
Alfresco areas, pool surrounds, steps, paths and driveways, plus honed concrete BBQ benchtops.
Your choices
Colour and stone exposure
The mix sets the colour and character, and the amount of stone showing can be customised.
Why honed
Smooth, refined and modern.
DSL Concrete specialises in precision grinding and sealing for refined results.
- A smooth finish with a subtle sheen.
- A modern, premium look.
- Customisable stone exposure.
- Sealed for protection.
- One finish can be matched across pool surround, alfresco, steps and driveway.
Colours
Honed finishes.
The mix sets the tone, from soft and light to bold and dramatic.
Geostone
Eucalyptus
A warm, sandy tone.
Heidelberg
Oyster White
A light, silvery-grey.
Geostone
Volcano
A dark charcoal with white and grey stone flecks, almost terrazzo-like.
Heidelberg
Boranup
A mid-grey with black, white and grey stone flecks — shown here on a curved pool surround and stairs.
Limecrete
Kajaani White
A crisp white terrazzo-style finish with black, tan and cream flecks.
Limecrete
Coral Grey
A dark charcoal terrazzo-style finish with white and grey stone flecks — shown here on a Hillarys alfresco.
Where it suits
Made for alfresco and pools.
We also do honed concrete BBQ benchtops, so ask about one when you request your quote.
Suits
Pool surrounds
Honed concrete pool surrounds in a finish that can match the alfresco and steps.
Suits
Alfresco and entertaining
Alfresco areas and entertaining spaces with a modern, refined look.
Also
Steps and paths
Honed steps and paths, including curved stairs in Boranup.
Also
Driveways
Honed driveways for a smooth, contemporary look.
Why DSL Concrete
A premium finish, from a local team.
DSL Concrete is a premium decorative concrete company based in Hillarys, Western Australia. We have 18 years in the trade and 6 years running DSL Concrete. We work across Perth's northern coastal suburbs.
Also from DSL Concrete: decorative concrete, exposed aggregate, seamless pool surrounds, driveways, paths & patios and sealing & maintenance. See our work and the before-and-after transformations.
FAQs
Common questions.
What is honed concrete?
Honed concrete is concrete ground to a smooth surface with a subtle sheen. The stone in the mix can show through, and how much shows is something you can choose.
What's the difference between honed and polished concrete?
Honed concrete has a smooth, low-sheen finish, while polished concrete is ground further to a high gloss. DSL Concrete focuses on honed finishes for a refined, understated look and does not offer polished concrete.
What is the difference between honed concrete and exposed aggregate?
Honed concrete is smooth with a subtle sheen, while exposed aggregate is textured with the stone visible on the surface. We'll help you choose between them at your free on-site quote.
Can honed concrete be used for driveways as well as pools?
Yes, honed finishes work for driveways, pool surrounds, alfresco areas, paths and steps, and can be matched across all of them.
Do you make honed concrete BBQ benchtops?
Yes, honed concrete BBQ benchtops are one of the services we offer. Mention it when you ask for your free quote.
Free on-site quote
Ready to transform your space?
Tell us about your project and we'll arrange a time to visit, assess your space and talk through the right finish. Call 0405 818 456 or request a quote online.