Stunning Texas Patio Concrete Design Options

You crave the beauty of wood, charm of brick, and luxurious nature of tile. But your Texas patio needs a more durable flooring material to withstand local heat, humidity, and wear and tear.

You’re in luck — modified concrete can emulate all those patio materials (and more), with endless color, texture and pattern options. Plus, premium materials like Carvestone are rated to withstand 5,000+ PSI of pressure while resisting heat, moisture and UV damage.

Browse our gallery of stunning Texas patio concrete designs and see how we’ve transformed the outdoor spaces of homeowners in Austin, Houston, San Antonio and Dallas-Fort Worth. Then, get expert advice on how to protect your patio from local soil and climate concerns.

• Modified concrete overlays offer endless design versatility. Simulate your favorite patio materials — wood, brick, stone and tile — with greater strength and durability.
• Blend Texas outdoor tradition with concrete patio solutions. Carvestone overlays are a reliable backbone for seamless outdoor design spaces, outdoor fireplace retreats and outdoor kitchen areas. 
• Pair your concrete patio design with your outdoor lifestyle. Browse our patio concrete gallery for outdoor grill, private spa retreat, and backyard bar inspirations.

Making Slabs Gorgeous: Unleash the Versatility of Concrete

The word “slab” just doesn’t sound glamorous. But a slab of hand-crafted modified concrete can be drop-dead beautiful in the hands of a quality outdoor contractor.

Premium concrete overlay materials are blended to create endless aesthetic options, and simulate your favorite flooring options. You get all the strength and long-lasting stability of concrete, plus heat and moisture resistance qualities that other materials lack.

Want even more design inspiration? Visit our full patio and pool deck project gallery.

Hardwood Flooring? Nope, It’s Concrete Overlay

Like premium hardwood flooring, but hate how it performs outdoors? Fall in love with Carvestone, a hand-crafted modified concrete overlay that can mimic virtually any material you desire — including wood.

This covered patio has all the aesthetic beauty of treated wood decking, but with the durability of reinforced concrete. No cracks, no splinters, no mildew. Just comfort.

Use Carvestone to Emulate Gorgeous Flagstone

Expert Carvestone installers blend countless colors, textures and patterns into every pour. This stunning concrete patio emulates the grays and tans of Texas flagstone, with a gorgeous Lone Star emblem custom crafted into the heart of its design.

This faux-stone patio flooring pairs well with a rich cedar patio cover. It’s a combination as timeless as Texas — with durable concrete overlay that’s built to survive decades.

Stamped Concrete Mimics Rustic Brick Flooring

Brick is a comfortable, stylish material for rustic patio construction. But it’s particularly porous, and grout is difficult to maintain as years pass. So why not simulate a brick patio with stamped concrete?

The interwoven pattern of stamped concrete pavers presents a traditional brick aesthetic that complements the latticed patio cover. 

Concrete With an Upscale Tile Finish

Enjoy a night of outdoor dining without worrying about splashes and spills on delicate tile. This Carvestone patio is stylized and laid out like upscale tile — guests enjoy a premium finish that’s far more durable and less easily stained.

The tile finish of the concrete flooring pairs with the wrought iron furniture, cedar patio cover and fencing to create an al fresco dinner experience worth making reservations for.

Natural Harmony: Blending Concrete With Texas Tradition

It’s hard to separate local flagstone and rustic timbers from Texas outdoor living. They’re as classic a combination as split-rail fences and limestone walkways.

Modern Texas outdoor living design embraces the potential of modified concrete to blend with old-school Lone Star aesthetics. Let’s look at 3 hallmarks of Texan lifestyle, and how concrete elevates their durability while retaining their charm.

Seamless Outdoor Living Spaces

Transition seamlessly from patio to pool deck — no worries about moisture, chlorinated pool water or slippery surfaces. Modified concrete overlays are sealed to repel moisture, formulated to resist chlorine damage, and textured to prevent slips.

Rich red Carvestone pairs beautifully with the property fence, custom rock waterfall and stone patio support beams. All the beauty of local sandstone with less maintenance concerns.

Cozy Fireside Rest and Relaxation

Relax by the outdoor fireplace with friends and take in the warmth of the roaring fire. Enjoy the game in peace, knowing your concrete patio stays cool underfoot and resists long-term heat damage.

This light-colored concrete tile looks great against the rustic fireplace and chimney, and easily supports the weight of your outdoor patio furniture and guests.

A Stress-Free Outdoor Dining Surface

This poolside dining area is built on reinforced patio concrete for maximum durability and strength. A tan color and stony texture are mixed into the slab to pair with the classic natural stone kitchen island and countertop.

Recessed lighting from the cedar gable roof offers a warm glow, while dual ceiling fans help ventilate the cooking area. And nothing completes a Texas outdoor kitchen like a premium stainless steel range.

Elevate Your Lifestyle: Patio Design to Reflect Your Personality

Do you love to get outdoors for a weekend barbecue at the grill? Is your backyard a private retreat for elevated relaxation? Or do you dream of an outdoor bar to entertain the entire neighborhood on holidays?

Whatever your outdoor lifestyle, design your concrete patio to reflect your unique personality. We’ve paired thousands of Texans with thoughtful outdoor living spaces that showcase who they truly are. It’s the blend of style and function we get by walking the second mile with you.

Here are 3 examples of concrete patio designs that elevate their owner’s lifestyle.

Want even more design inspiration? Visit our full patio and pool deck project gallery.

Durable, Dazzling Texas BBQ Oasis

Get outside and grill! This rustic brick grill island is built atop a custom Carvestone base, designed to emulate classic Texas flagstone. A Lone Star is emblazoned in the center of the design as a focal point and conversation starter.

Every square inch of this space oozes durability and tradition. It’s designed to look “lived in” and weathered, but these patio materials will last decades with proper care.

Stylish Backyard Spa Vibes

Why pay hundreds for a spa retreat when you can escape to your own backyard? This lush patio space with textured gray concrete flooring is an homage to the perfect weekend resort getaway.

Simple, transitional and spacious, the patio is adorned with oversized furniture and plush white cushions. Floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors accent the modern design.

Timeless Patio Bar Design

Bring the River Walk or Austin’s patio nightlife home with you. This timeless outdoor patio bar packs comfort and fun with comfortable outdoor couches, quirky bar stools at varying heights, and LED string lights with smart app integration.

The entire design rests on a premium Carvestone design blended with browns, creams and tans. The only question: is your night wrapping up, or just getting started?

Beautiful and Texas Tough: Building a Stylish, Functional Patio

The allure of a concrete patio is simple — it’s as attractive as it is tough. Make sure your stylish Texas patio stands the test of time by understanding local climate and soil conditions.

Whether it’s soil erosion in Hill Country or peak humidity off Galveston Bay, here’s how to tackle the local challenges that face your new patio construction or renovation project.

Stabilizing Our Shifting Clay Soil

Much of Texas sits on a bed of clay-based soil. Clay soil retains moisture easily, which causes a ton of shifting, swelling and settling before and after each rainfall. 

Waterlogged backyards in DFW: Dallas-Fort Worth homeowners know all about those big pools of water in the yard after a heavy storm. Proper patio drainage is crucial — both on the surface and underneath.

Install surface drains to direct rainwater away from your concrete patio. Channel drains and French drains in the sub-base remove groundwater from around your foundation.

Soil erosion in Austin: Hill Country’s sloped properties and clay soil are a recipe for soil erosion. Grade your property to establish a level base for your patio’s foundation. 

Use retaining walls and terraces if necessary — you’ll stabilize the soil, and provide design opportunities for stone wall features and garden beds.

Fighting Local Climate Concerns

The weather is rarely consistent across Texas at any point in time. And local climate varies wildly depending where you live. Protect your patio investment wisely by understanding these challenges to long-term concrete maintenance.

Houston humidity: High humidity affects the concrete curing process. Make sure your installer has an informed plan for how to pour and cure your foundation to combat the humidity.

Proper sealing is crucial to prevent long-term moisture absorption and mildew growth. Carvestone should be sealed once every 2 years for maximum effectiveness.

Efflorescence is that white, chalky substance you see on patios in humid areas. These deposits can be avoided with effective drainage, sealing and properly filled joints. Avoid using deicing salts on your patio, especially within the first 2-3 years.

San Antonio UV exposure: UV radiation causes fading, weathering and discoloration to concrete patios. Over time, ultraviolet rays can actually weaken the structure if unprotected.

Shade structures like patio covers and pergolas significantly reduce UV exposure to your patio flooring. Umbrellas, trees and shrubs can provide some relief to uncovered patios.

Use light-colored concrete to reflect sunlight and reduce heat absorption.

Dallas hail storms: Texas experienced 878 hail storms in 2024 — significantly more than other “Hail Alley” states like Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska.  Dallas alone sees 20+ hail events per year, among the highest incidences in U.S. cities.

A solid patio roof structure is crucial to protecting your concrete investment. Patio covers and solid pergola roofs deflect hailstones safely away from your flooring and outdoor furniture.

Fiber reinforcement and concrete rebar within the flooring itself provide vital impact resistance. 

Your Texas Concrete Patio Transformation Starts Today

Texas patio design requires modern construction solutions that reflect our rich heritage of outdoor living. Use modified concrete overlays to emulate your favorite design material — get all the style of natural stone, brick or tile without the durability concerns. 

Carvestone and other premium concrete materials work wonders in the hands of an experienced local contractor. Our team of outdoor living specialists has transformed over 20,000 Texas backyards into irresistible spaces our customers adore.

Let’s elevate your Texas patio into the outdoor kitchen, grill, bar island or fireside retreat of your dreams. We can’t wait to work with you.