The Real Value of Decorative Concrete bit.ly/1aRCqMQ A lot of people almost have the same flooring needs and all of them want to get their money’s worth. They want flooring that meet their needs. But what type of floors will return the value of your money with low maintenance, durability yet have a great deal of aesthetic value? The answer: Concrete flooring, more specifically, decorative concrete flooring. Decorative concrete flooring has numerous benefits depending on the type and depending on where it is used. Let us look at the use of concrete flooring in three different settings: In theme parks, in interior floorings, and in green buildings. In the past, masonry pavers were used for flatwork and pedestrians. These pavers were not very durable because they either became loose or they would sink when settling. This was a cause for alarm because they became tripping hazards for guests visiting the theme park. Replacing pavers was also a hard job because the replacements were rarely the same colour. This is the reason why many theme parks today are moving towards a new type of flooring for their flatwork and pedestrian areas. This flooring type is called stamped concrete. Stamping concrete can copy the look of pavers, but with a twist. The aesthetics will make it look like pavers, but it will be more durable, it will be easier to maintain, and it will not loosen up or settle like pavers, making it hazard free. The second setting where decorative concrete is greatly beneficial is in the interior flooring of any establishment. In the industry of big-box retailers, flooring is one very important aspect. Moisture in flooring can mean the destruction of a number of their inventories. This is why many big-box retailers today opt to go for stained and polished concrete. Although there are choices of different floor coverings, the aesthetic value given by stained and polished concrete and its affordability tips the balance of not finding the need to consider these other coverings. Stained concrete doesn’t only look very attractive but is also very durable and easy to maintain. Low maintenance translates to saving time and money. Now who wouldn’t want reduced maintenance yet increased life span? They are also better resistant to moisture and any kind of traffic. Last but not the least is their great light reflectivity making the place look brighter and larger. Third, it is great to use decorative concrete in green buildings. Since these types of buildings want to lower their environmental impact by employing the most environment friendly mechanics for their establishments, decorative floors suits their purposes very well. Traditional floorings use adhesives that emit VOCs. This will, over the course of time, reduce the air quality inside the establishment. The most important contributions of decorative concrete in a green building are the production of thermal mass and improvement of light reflectivity. Light coloured concrete has also been proven to reduce the urban heat island effect because of its effect on solar reflectivity. Using decorative concrete in green buildings will result to the reduction of energy requirements, conservation of resources, and better indoor air quality. Decorative concrete flooring does prove to give the best value for your money. This type of flooring offers benefits that any establishment would want to possess. It is very durable, easy to maintain, and very attractive, attributes that makes it better than other floor coverings offered in the market.
Posted on: Mon, 08 Jul 2013 09:21:37 +0000
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