Concrete Flooring

About Concrete Flooring 

Concrete flooring is incredibly durable and robust, and if it is correctly maintained and installed, it can have better longevity. With an existing slab foundation, concrete flooring is a good option with remarkably diverse designing choices. 

Concrete is an excellent material for wall spaces and flooring, and one of the significant benefits of concrete flooring is its cost-effectiveness compared to other flooring options.

While the maintenance of concrete flooring is contingent upon the type and amount of traffic, it receives. However, with minimal upkeep, concrete flooring provides decades of use. 

Benefits Of Concrete flooring 

Concrete flooring has many unique advantages to offer. Here are some of the benefits of concrete flooring.

Sustainability

Concrete flooring is a sustainable choice when using a concrete slab, which prevents the consumption of fresh materials. In addition, concrete is a robust material offering permanence and durability that's simply unattainable from other materials. 

Properly installed concrete floor isn't susceptible to moisture and remains resilient to liquid, UV light, and impact damage.

For instance, unlike carpet flooring or wood flooring and various flooring options like glass flooring, vinyl flooring, and laminate flooring, sealed concrete can't be ruined by pets. 

Easy care

Concrete flooring requires weekly maintenance with mopping and soap water. And the properties that make concrete flooring durable also make its clean-up low maintenance and easy to care for. For example, sealed concrete floorings shrug off grit, spills, stains, and hard impacts. So a little damp mopping and sweeping are required to maintain them.

Customization

There are myriad design options for concrete flooring, like colour, textures, and patterns. Micro toppings are typically poured that offer incredible visual variation. Meanwhile, polishing concrete exposes various levels of aggregates based on the level of polishing and sanding. 

Concrete Flooring: Types And Design Options

Here are some of the types or designs of concrete flooring options to try.

Colours

The most common colour options in concrete flooring tend to be earth tones or neutral greys. However, colour can be applied to surfaces with dyes, stains, tinted sealers, epoxy coatings, or a mix of different methods. In addition, concrete flooring can be painted naturally, letting it blend seamlessly with other components in a room.

Stained Floors

Stained concrete is top-rated due to the earthy, warm tones that the stains impart. Designs and looks can be attained to replicate wood, brick, marble, and stone. Acid stains are available in water-based formulas, and earth-toned palettes offer a wide range of colour choices.

Polished Floors

With polished concrete floors, different levels of shine, from high-gloss to satin, can be achieved through a step-by-step process. Also, polished concrete floors offer an industrialized look with refined natural grey concrete or use various colouring options for endless possibilities.

Textures And Designs 

In addition to finishes and colours, numerous design possibilities can be applied to the floors. For example, texture skins and stamps can be used to get finishes similar to stone, wood, brick, and more. 

Furthermore, graphics and logos can also be incorporated with engraving or stencilling. Finally, if the present surface has minor cracks or flaws, these can be worked right or camouflaged into the design by expert contractors.

Radiant Heating

The dust-free heating technique can be fitted with an overlay or in freshly poured concrete. Specifically, radiant heat is advantageous to those suffering from allergies and respiratory issues because the air isn't vehemently blown through the house, and the outside air doesn't pass through. Also, with radiant heating, there is an added benefit of minimizing heating costs.

Micro toppings And Overlays

Suppose the concrete has minor stains, cracks, or imperfections; a micro-topping or an overlay might be the answer. With stampable overlays, it becomes easier to apply textured or stamped colours, stains, and finishes like newly poured concrete. There are also overlay products that cover tile, wood, or vinyl surfaces. 

Uses Of Concrete Flooring 

Concrete flooring can be used at many places, depending on the capacity, design, and other factors. Here are some of the spaces where concrete-based materials can be used. 

Kitchen

There is no other room that is used as much as the kitchen. Therefore, it should have the most suitable flooring surface possible. Concrete flooring can withstand the elements that surfaces of kitchen floors are usually exposed to while bringing limitless design choices to the table.

Additionally, there are no grout lines or joints to trap spills or dirt, making it easier to clean up.

Foyer, Mudroom, Entry

Make a memorable first impression with the latest foyer, mudroom, or entry decorative floor. The concrete flooring can resist staining and manage heavy foot traffic, making it an ideal choice for usually occupied areas where mud, water, and dirt might get tracked in.

Basement

Concrete is an excellent option for basement flooring mainly because of its moisture resistance in areas ordinarily subjected to possible flooding and ground moisture. In addition, it is easier to avoid mildew, problems with concrete flooring, and pulling up and replacing damaged wood flooring or damp carpet.

Garage

With so many garages being used as living space extensions, it is essential to increase its curb appeal just like the rest of the home. Appearances can vary from polished or sealed basic grey to more intricate colour combinations. Also, include painted flecks for a floor covering look or a customized design with brightly coloured epoxy coverings. 

Commercial

Concrete amalgamates durability for high traffic areas and heavy use with endless customization possibilities. These two aspects combine and make a perfect choice for restaurants, bars, churches, retail stores, offices, schools, industrial buildings, and medical institutions, making it plausible to incorporate the company colours, logo, or theme into the floor. 

Here at Archipro, we offer various high-quality concrete flooring options and materials to choose from to design an aesthetically pleasing space without compromising durability.