Decorative Concrete Coatings

If you are tired of looking at old weathered gray concrete, then it is time to bring it to life! Consider either staining your concrete floor surface or applying a decorative epoxy coating. Epoxy coatings and concrete stains can also be used to finish basement floors. The first, and possibly the hardest step to take is deciding on whether to use concrete stain or epoxy coating.

Architects and developers across the United States have already discovered the many benefits of concrete. They know that it is reliable and durable, making it perfect for walls, floors, pools, patios, pillars and columns. The only problem that many owner's agree upon is the concrete's drab gray color. Concrete coatings add a decorative, protective coating that not only enhances the appearance of the concrete wall, flooring, patio, etc, but also improves the strength and durability of the concrete.

The appearance of the concrete surface can be enhanced with the help of acid-etch stains, color mixtures such as epoxy coatings and etchings. Water based concrete stains, penetrate deep into the concrete surface, and provide color and protection against daily use and pollutant. Today's concrete stains resist fading and abrasion and are easy to apply.

When you turn your gray, lifeless, stained, and cracked concrete floors into a beautiful stained or epoxy coated floor, you add value to your building. You also add clean and usable floor space, which increases the square footage of your home. At this point you may be wondering how staining or epoxy coating your garage or basement floor will increase floor space. The answer is simple; when you enhance the beauty of your floor, you are more apt to use that particular room more.