Matching existing concrete

[MorphDoc]

Hi folks,

Fresh home owner here and DIYer who is trying to save some cash

I built a path at the fron of my house but now I need to fill the gap between my path and the existing concrere driveway. I know it will be difficult to match the colour but I would like to at least try to get similar look. The house is from 1955, so I guess the driveway must be similar age.

Here it is:

https://imgur.com/a/SFSnV71

and here is tje gap

http://imgur.com/a/2woce01

I think it has pea gravel in it, but I am not sure what mix to use. 1:2:4 (cementea gravel:sand) or different ratio?

Thanks for advice

 

[MorphDoc]

anyone?

 

[lostinthelight]

Colour will vary by stength of mix,brand of cement and type of sand/aggregate so match us difficult to achieve.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

anyone?

My limited experience with concrete suggests a match will not be easy. When you tamp and smooth it down, the pebble will naturally go below the surface, so I would be looking to..... Tamping, smoothing and allowing it to partially set up, then scatter some suitable sized pebbles over the surface and partially tamping them in.

 

[lostinthelight]

Here you go:

 

[JohnD]

I can't see your photos

(You can can add pics to your reply by copy and paste, or with the "upload a file" button)

It sounds to me like you want an Exposed Aggregate finish to match old, worn concrete.

This can be done by hosing and brushing the surface after initial set. Try a goggle search for videos.


Edit
Too slow!