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Concrete used to be considered the utilitarian product of the building industry: drab and boring, yet strong
and supportive. But the gray stuff isn't what it used to be. Technology has allowed concrete to take virtually any color,
texture, or shape. And the result has been an abundance of choices for interior applications. Acid stained concrete floors can take on the appearance of marble or cobblestone; concrete countertops are durable and maintenance-free; and cast-in-place
walls add elegance to custom homes.
Floors are the most popular interior applications for decorative concrete. Because
of stamped concrete, embossing, and chemstains, clients can request floors that have a tiled look or that give the appearance of limestone. A
floor can be stamped with a rubber imprinting tool that contains specific designs to create patterns in the floor, or a contractor
can embed items in the floor to add texture.
In addition, concrete floors can be acid stained to produce a patina or wood
look.
Colored or stained concrete floors will not weather or fade over time. The floors keep their appearance and will
not need repainting or recoating to keep the color from fading. For the most part, decorative concrete floor costs less than
hardwood,marble or slate.
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