Why Rubber for Patios & Walkways?
Steady Footing
Fine, slip-resistant texture that supports everyday traffic and rainy days.
Comfortable Underfoot
Softer feel than bare concrete; quieter for chairs and footsteps.
Covers Patchwork
Goes over sound slabs to unify cracks, stains, or mismatched sections without a tear-out.
Before & After
Before
When we first walked it, the path felt uneven—different pours, small cracks, and a few slick patches after storms.
After
Now it reads as one piece. The texture is steady, the color is even, and the walk from door to patio feels calm and simple to keep clean.
How It’s Installed
1. Site check & layout
We confirm slopes for drainage, note door thresholds and step heights.
2. Clean & surface prep
Pressure rinse and degrease; remove loose coatings or sealers. Light profile where needed for adhesion.
3. Crack, edge & void repair
Fill hairline cracks and small spalls. Tighten up slab edges at steps and landings so borders finish cleanly.
4. Prime
Apply an adhesion primer matched to the substrate (most often concrete). This evens absorption and promotes a uniform bond.
5. Mix & hand-trowel rubber system
Blend TPV rubber granules with binder and trowel to an even, low-profile texture suitable for everyday foot traffic and wet weather.
6. Detail work & transitions
Finish borders, step nosings, posts, and around drains. Create smooth transitions to pavers.
7. Cure & walkthrough
Allow the surface to cure, then review care and re-open timing.
Make it your own
Color Blends & Design Options
- Choose a single tone or a mixed “chip” blend for subtle texture.
- Add a contrasting border along the waterline, steps, or lounge edges for definition.
- Simple inlays (initials, compass point, lane mark) are available on request.
- We can bring samples to your home so you can see tones in your light.
Where it works best
Patios & outdoor rooms
Unifies older slabs and patchwork so the space reads as one piece. The fine texture supports wet feet near doors or hose bibs, and routine cleanup is a quick rinse.
Walkways & side paths
Installed as a seamless layer over sound concrete to cover hairline cracks and stains. Helpful on shaded runs that stay damp after rain and on long paths where mismatched pours show.
Entries, steps & thresholds
We finish step nosings and door thresholds by hand for clear, durable edges. Transitions to pavers, turf, and adjoining slabs are smoothed so movement feels natural and tripping points are reduced.
Totally transformed our decking around the pool! It’s soft to walk on and it’s cool to the feet. We walked on it in the heat of the day at 96 degrees outside. It will save a lot of scratched up toes and knees for the grandchildren.
— Barb Gwin