Acid Stained Concrete Acid staining is a simple and cost effective way to create pattern and images on concrete floors. With a little imagination and ingenuity, an acid stained concrete floor provides a unique indoor and outdoor surface and can replicate conventional flooring options like [...]
Concrete floors and countertops have always earned a bad reputation for being stain prone. This was probably because of the quality of sealants used. Sealants in the past were acrylic and wax based; these were not as resistant to stains as the ones that are available today. Before you [...]
It is true that epoxy flooring is extremely durable and last longer than other conventional floors. But it is also true that they need regular care and maintenance without which the floor begins to look dull and lifeless. To those who’ve installed epoxy flooring, here are a few things [...]
Polished concrete floors are indeed versatile and durable, but it is important that minimum care is taken to ensure that the shine and sheen isn’t lost. Polished concrete, when not maintained properly, can make the floor look dull. Here are a few things that people need to know about [...]
Concrete floors are often subject to bad publicity. ‘They’re so difficult to maintain’, seems to be the main grouse. But contrary to popular opinion, concrete floors are easy to clean and maintain. Unlike other floor types, there are no grout lines, which means you do not have to worry [...]
It is common for contractors to complete concrete flooring jobs by sealing and coating the floor with sealants. Concrete absorbs moisture quickly, thus exposing it to the vagaries of the weather during extreme climatic conditions. The climate in most of the US forces people to experience the [...]
Many people may not know that epoxy is a cost effective and durable flooring option. You have probably seen epoxy floors in your friend’s garage or in hotel lobbies, but did not even realize what you were looking at. To those who’d like to know more about epoxy, read [...]
If you are looking for some durable and easy to maintain flooring options, epoxy should fit the bill easily. They’re not only easy to maintain, but pleasing to the eyes as well. To those who’re yet to be initiated into epoxy, here’s all that you wanted to know; What [...]
Besides commercial establishments like hotels and hospitals, people have started considering polished concrete as an affordable option for residential homes as well. There are several reasons why polished concrete is a far better choice than other conventional floor types. Here are three of them; [...]
People aren’t usually as enthusiastic about choosing polished concrete as they are about choosing other types of flooring such as ceramic tiles or marble. A common argument against their use is that they’re too difficult to maintain or that they’re very expensive. Some of them find concrete [...]