Decorative Concrete Flooring: Consider Possibilities

Despite concrete's humble origins and utilitarian reputation, the sturdy material is swiftly coming into vogue as a serious contender in the decorating realm. No longer is it relegated to the garage or outdoor uses. Decorative concrete flooring has been welcomed into kitchens, foyers and even living rooms and baths, right along with the marble, granite and wood that dominated the decorative landscape for so many years.

Little could we have imagined 30 or 40 years ago that a humble stained concrete floor could be elevated to the same level of elegance as a cut and polished marble slab or a rare wood. In fact, with a bit of skill and vision, concrete can not only mimic the rarest and most expensive flooring materials, it can rise above them in the flexibility it lends to any project. Read on to learn more about the possibilities in decorative concrete flooring.

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Stained Concrete Floor Options

Think of your indoor and outdoor floors as a creative extension of your home decor, and the possibilities for a unique stained concrete floor are limitless. Stains can be used to create a surface that has the look of wood, marble, stone or any other material you are fond of. But the beauty of concrete is that the durable surface can be stamped and stained using various techniques, creating a floor that appears to mix materials that normally are difficult to incorporate into one surface.

For example, wood and stone surfaces that normally behave differently might rattle the nerves of most flooring experts, but mimicking these materials is a snap for someone with the know-how and imagination to pull it off. Intricate inlays that would have been cost prohibitive or impossible before can be quickly and relatively easy to achieve with patience and a little skill.

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