See the colour before you choose it
Online colour charts do not always give an accurate impression of how coloured concrete will look once it has been poured and finished.
Beulah has physical colour samples available so you can compare different shades before confirming your order. A range of colour options are available across charcoals, browns, terracottas, greens, blues and other colour ranges.
Plain and half-charcoal remain among the most popular local choices, while exposed aggregate is another commonly selected decorative finish.
If you are considering coloured or exposed aggregate concrete, contact the team to discuss the available options and view the samples.
Concrete Components & Colour Options - Overview:
Coloured concrete supplied in Ōpōtiki as full-depth oxide mixes for driveways, slabs and decorative finishes such as exposed aggregate.
- Permacolour and Peter Fell oxides, including council-specified road shades
- Exposed aggregate concrete across the Bay of Plenty, washed back after placing
- Mixes built around stone type and size for textured concrete
- Cut-back and polished floors rely on consistent batching between loads
- Workability from water reducers, never water added on site
- Decorative concrete volumes confirmed upfront to avoid visible cold joints
Coloured concrete across the Eastern Bay, with physical samples to help you choose
- Around 25 colour options across a range of shades
- Plain, half-charcoal and exposed aggregate among the most popular choices
- Physical samples available to compare colours and finishes
Coloured concrete for Ōpōtiki, Whakatāne and the Eastern Bay of Plenty, supplied within roughly 50km of each of our three plants.
Around 25 concrete colour options
Beulah offers around 25 concrete colour options, covering shades such as charcoal, terracotta, brown, green and blue.
Permacolour is the range most commonly selected by Beulah customers, with Peter Fell colours also available where a different shade is preferred or a project has a specific colour requirement.
Plain concrete and half-charcoal are currently the most common choices locally, reflecting the move towards simpler, more understated concrete finishes.
Physical samples are available to help you compare colours before ordering, as the appearance on a screen may differ from the finished concrete.
Exposed aggregate and other decorative finishes
Exposed aggregate is one of Beulah's most popular decorative concrete options. Once the concrete is placed, the surface is washed back to reveal the aggregate within the mix.
Half-charcoal is commonly used with exposed aggregate, although different aggregates and colour combinations can be discussed depending on the look you want to achieve.
Plain, polished and cut-back concrete are also increasingly popular as customers move towards simpler finishes.
Because the final appearance depends on both the concrete mix and how the surface is finished, it is worth discussing the desired look before the concrete is ordered.
Choosing the right colour for your project
Concrete colour is largely a personal choice, although some commercial and council projects may require a specific shade.
Beulah can supply different colour ranges depending on the project, including colours used for applications such as roundabouts and road humps where a particular specification may need to be followed.
For residential and commercial work, the team can help you compare available colours and aggregates before the pour is booked.
If you have a reference image or an existing concrete surface you are trying to complement, bring that information with you when discussing the mix.
Concrete options beyond colour
Beulah can tailor the concrete itself to suit the requirements of the project, not just the finished appearance.
Most orders are in the 20 to 25 MPa range, with concrete available up to 50 MPa for higher-strength commercial and industrial work. Different aggregates can also be used depending on the finish required, particularly for exposed aggregate concrete.
Where a project needs something more specialised, such as high early strength concrete or a specific engineered mix, these requirements can be discussed before the pour is booked.
Beulah offers around 25 colour options across ranges including charcoals, browns, terracottas, greens and blues. Physical samples are available to help you compare shades before ordering.
Plain concrete and half-charcoal are currently the most common choices locally. Exposed aggregate is also a popular decorative option, often combined with a charcoal tone.
Yes. Beulah keeps physical colour samples available so you can see how different shades look more accurately than they may appear on an online colour chart.
Exposed aggregate is concrete where the surface is washed back after placing to reveal the stone within the mix. Different aggregates and colours can be discussed depending on the finish you want.
Concrete Components & Colour Options - Summary:
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What: Supply of coloured concrete batched full depth with around 25 oxide shades, including black oxide concrete, plus mixes for exposed aggregate, cut-back and polished finishes.
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Where: Ōpōtiki, Whakatāne and the wider Eastern Bay of Plenty, supplied within roughly 50km of each of three batching plants.
- Who for: Homeowners planning driveways and house slabs, concrete placers, rural and commercial builders, and councils specifying shades for roundabouts and road humps.