Exciting new innovations in concrete applications have given designers and those who own homes many new choices in terms of flooring. Decorative concrete allows you to have the look you want without sacrificing durability. Choosing concrete overlays allows you to have a wide selection of designs and styles for much less than you would think.

When you find yourself faced with replacing your old flooring you may find a good surface to work with hidden underneath. While many older homes have hardwood floors that can be refinished to give you a wonderful looking floor there are also ways for taking a concrete slab and making something beautiful.

Many of the creative decorative applications that have been developed for concrete make it the ideal choice. When you consider strength and ease of cleaning nothing can beat cementitious applications. When they have been correctly applied and maintained decorative concrete applications are a cinch to clean, resist stains, and not retain dust or allergens as carpet would. It also has greater durability than many other surfaces. It will not tear, dent, or cup as vinyl and hardwood will. Installing decorative concrete also frees you from worry about what might be lurking under your flooring.

Concrete overlays can be installed over either wood sub flooring or concrete slabs. You will need to have a waterproofing product and seamless baseboard in rooms such as the bathroom which receive a lot of moisture. Decorative concrete is a wonderful idea for high traffic areas like the kitchen and entry way since it gives you a durable surface without grout lines that need to be cleaned all the time. There are many options available in terms of finish for your decorative concrete. When it comes to color combinations your choices are almost limitless. You can choose either simple or intricate patterns through the use of stamping, multifaceted applications, and the use of a hand trowel.

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