If you are looking for floors impervious to dust & dirt buildup, stains & moisture resistant, and stay clean with occasional dusting or wet mopping then the decorative stained concrete flooring style is a great alternative.
To save money, energy, and time on your home floor renovation project approach the professional concrete contractors OKC. The experienced contractor makes sure that your home indoors and outdoors is enhanced with color and style and adds to incredible property value.
Keeping the indoor and outdoor floors clean and unspoiled is a full-time task for every homeowner.
- The floor inside the house is consistently assaulted with daily tromping across, pets shedding, feet carrying outdoor dirt inside, air-conditioner’s adding a subtle dust layer, and spills adding texture.
- The floors outside including the walkways, driveways, porches, patios, and pool decks get consistently hit by activities, vehicles moving, grass stains, dust, dirt, rain, wind, and pests.
- Carpet, hardwood, pagers, vinyl, and concrete are a variety of flooring types. Each one has its pros and cons.
If you still want to know the reasons to choose a stained decorative concrete alternative for floor renovation and successful home rejuvenation then let’s check them out.
They are versatile
You can buy concrete stains in endless colors and achieve desired special effects with ease. You are not limited to a few styling options even for outdoor floors. Concrete stain techniques allow copying any other material ranging from natural stone to marble.
- You get water-based stains, which penetrate the concrete surface allowing the consistent translucent color to shine vibrantly. The concrete floor character is seen through clearly.
- You get acid-based stains that chemically react with a concrete slab. It creates a variegated and marble effect when several stain colors are used.
For your floors check the stenciled borders, polished marble effect, multiple-color patterns, or stamped faux stone texture.
It is inexpensive
Stained concrete is the most economical option for upgrading interior and exterior flooring. If your existing concrete is good then apply the stain directly to the prepped surface. For floors with discoloration, surface cracks, or dings & chips from previous floor covering removal renew it with a resurfaced concrete overlay.
It will conceal the damage and with a new finish, the floor can take the stain. With in-built UV protection, the colors in the concrete stain products don’t fade including outdoors.
It is durable
Bare or untreated concrete is vulnerable to damage from impacts, erosion, temperature, and spills. Any kind of concrete floor can take advantage of a stained concrete finish. It will seal, protect [against chipping, fading, peeling & cracking] and add aesthetic.
In rooms like bathrooms, kitchens, and basements there is a moisture issue, but stained concrete is ideal for the floors. Even outdoor areas are vulnerable to damaging weather, but the stained concrete floor can handle the severity, so is an ideal alternative.
It is maintenance-friendly
Stained concrete is easy to maintain. A dry dust mop for routine cleaning is great. Use a wet mop occasionally to keep it shining. Use a broom to clean the outdoor floor and use a hose to remove the stubborn stain. Spills can be wiped with ease. The surface is sealed, so build-up or dust, dirt, and moisture are not possible.
