Floor Finishes Over Concrete

Here at rock solid waterproofing we have over 10 years of experience repairing and installing top quality concrete floors.

Floor finishes over concrete.

Laying tile over concrete is more complicated than other installations as the concrete must be completely level and sealed with a concrete sealer prior to installation. Whatever finishing option you prefer the long term and high quality appearance of your concrete floor is dependent on proper surface preparation. Read on to learn about a few of the different indoor concrete floor finishing options. This concrete floor epoxy finish is enchanting with recess lighting illuminating the floor s ice like appearance.

Mortar a trowel and grout are used in the installation of tiles and the work is more difficult and time consuming than covering concrete with other fabrications. Because of tradition many people assume that they need to have wood floors or tile floors especially in the home. Many floor finishes including staining dyeing polishing and decorative coatings can be applied to existing concrete as well as new concrete. The idea of a concrete floor may sound cold and uninviting and even uncomfortable but a finished concrete floor is a beautiful sleek and modern looking space.

This gives you the ability to expose concrete floor slabs hidden by other floor coverings such as carpet or vinyl tile or add a finish to a concrete basement floor. Concrete is one of the most durable types of flooring and it can be highly customized to fit your design needs. If you pour a specific type of stain on the concrete it will react with the surface and create a color on the floor.