Flooring
Installing concrete flooring in a home or business can provide many benefits. Concrete floors are affordable, durable, resilient, and incredibly easy to clean and maintain. They are also environmentally friendly because they take far less energy to produce and concrete is infinitely recyclable. Through a variety of processes, concrete contractors can transform the appearance of your concrete floors to make them look like stone, marble, and even stained woods, at a fraction of the cost of these materials. Concrete flooring can also help you keep your interior spaces comfortable by staying cooler in warmer climates and warmer in cooler climates, which can lower energy bills.
Affordability
Concrete floors can provide many major benefits over other options. One of the most popular is affordability, especially if you already have an existing slab that is ready to be polished, textured, or stained. When you factor in the longevity of these floors, which can last fifty years or longer, the cost is much lower than materials like ceramic tiles, hardwoods, and stone. The cost of basic designs can be comparable to the prices of linoleum or carpeting. The home and business owner will also save money on long-term upkeep because these floors require very low maintenance thought their lifespan.
Stamping And Texturing
Nothing can match the versatility of concrete flooring when it comes to achieving the desired look. There are countless possibilities when it comes to designing your floors. Concrete contractors can use texture skins and stamping techniques to make a finished concrete floor look like natural stone, brick, tile, and can even make them resemble stained hardwoods. These procedures can also be utilized to make your flooring match existing tile or scored designs. If there are minor flaws in your existing concrete floors, a skilled contractor can also use these techniques to camouflage or even eliminate them.
Stained Concrete
You may be aware of the versatility of concrete, especially when it comes to shaping and texturing, but what you may not know is that concrete can be also be colored with a seemingly infinite variety of hues. Coloring agents can be mixed directly into the concrete or can be added later with a combination of stains, dyes, or tinted sealers. The earthy and warm tones that stains can add to concrete make this type of flooring incredibly popular. Two types of stains are used in the industry. Acid-based stains come in a wide assortment of earthy and warmer tones, while water-based formulas offer a more expansive color palette.
Sealing And Polishing
After years of use, concrete flooring may begin to look a bit worn and dull. This could be due to various circumstances such as being in high-traffic areas, environmental factors or even using improper cleaning chemicals which may harm or remove the sealing agents. Sealing and polishing can provide a simple and cost-effective remedy for these issues. A qualified concrete contractor can reapply a variety of clear or tinted sealants to your floor to help protect it from further wear like scuffs and scratches. If your floors have lost their shine, concrete polishing can restore their luster. Contractors can achieve a variety of finished looks utilizing this process, like high-gloss or satin sheens, or they can give your property an industrial look with polished gray concrete. Proper maintenance of these floors will ensure they last for generations.
