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I got really interested in interior decorative concrete applications about 6 years ago. In 2002 I was rehabbing old steel buildings with new facades, landscaping, signage, lighting, basically turning lemons into lemonade.
Flooring was a big issue. The floors were always concrete. The big issue was height at steps and doorways. Any new flooring that added height required doors to be removed, openings raised, new doors purchased and installed. A big expense. At stairways, any increase of floor height at stairs created a zoning violation and hence denial of the Certificate of Occupancy. Tile and hardwood never worked, they always added an inch.
The only solution that worked was either a concrete acid stain with concrete sealers or a concrete overlay. Most older floors needed a concrete overlay which added less than 1/8th inch in height.
There are many concrete floors where the only decorative solution is a stain or overlay. One of the largest is basement floors. Almost everyone who owns a home or retail store with a basement has the same flooring issue. Everyone who has a concrete overlay in their basement is happy, those that don't wish they did.
So here are the 10 reasons why I like concrete overlays on a basement floor.
1. Do It Yourself - yes you can. Many have purchased decorative concrete kits and installed themselves with excellent results for under $2.00 per square foot.
2. Green - Concrete, water based dyes and sealers are non - hazardous. Reducing dust and mold, they are the healthiest floors.
3. Thin - concrete overlays at less then 1/8th inch thick solve the height issue created by other floors. Saves time, money and hassle.
4. Durable - Bonds to concrete with strength of Iron. Cures to a rock hard finish. Many retail stores, restaurants and grocery stores have them because they are durable.
5. Custom - Create simple gray or brown floors. Easily design with patterns using tape or stencils. Acid stains and concrete dyes can be applied. The beauty of overlays is ability to control color.
6. Moisture - Decorative concrete floors can survive flooding. They are porous and breathable allowing moisture vapor from concrete slab to pass through.
7. Versatile - They can be applied right up concrete stairs and walls.
8 Quick application - applications are 2-3 days.
9. Price - In most cases decorative concrete kits can be purchased with all tools and materials for under $2.00 per square foot.
10. Satisfying - The satisfaction of creating your own concrete floor is very high.
That's why I like decorative concrete overlays on basement floors. They work!
For more information visit http://www.g1concretecoatings.com
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