Covering Exposed Concrete Floors

Since our inception in 2009 we have added additional specialty service divisions that include remediation floor coverings tile vct carpet etc concrete surface coatings joint fillers floor sealers and consulting for specifications and process recommendations on the building envelope and concrete slab.
Covering exposed concrete floors. I like their zero maintenance appeal their industrial look that gets better with time and though they work well with radiant underfloor heating see our remodeling 101 on the topic i even like the feeling of a cool floor underfoot especially when temperatures rise. Carpeting is the most basic form of concrete floor covering. Self leveling concrete has been a staple for repair and leveling of damaged or worn concrete. Installing a tile floor in all or part of your basement lets you have some fun with design while still quickly covering up existing concrete floors.
I ve long loved concrete floors. If you have well finished uniform concrete floors a carpet cover can be easily installed by using an adhesive. Sealing a small space with tight corners will likely cost more per square foot than sealing a driveway. This is an epoxy flooring system installed in a machine shop in los angeles california.
Carpets can be cut and sewn across demanding corners and edges to render a uniform appearance to the floor. Overlays can also be placed over other flooring materials such as vinyl tile or wood. Exposed design group is a nationwide provider of these various services and has the ability scale and financial resources to execute on time and on budget. Until recently another solid surface floor covering would be placed on top of the self leveling material.
How to install a concrete floor overlay. Carpets are considered an affordable floor covering option. Just sealing and not painting a concrete floor is usually 0 85 to 1 60 per square foot but might cost up to 10 per square foot depending on the area. The concrete is usually colored and or stained to produce a concrete floor covering that looks just like the real thing.
Tile is available in many different sizes and styles and the price range is equally broad. This is an epoxy floor system installed in a warehouse in valencia california and just in time for the party. A decorative concrete overlay or microtopping is a great solution for restoring and enhancing worn damaged or discolored concrete floors. But i ve recently found a flaw in concrete floors something that had never.
Underlayments used as concrete flooring is the newest trend in concrete floor coverings. Jeff potvin director of engineering for increte systems inc says if the cementitious matrix of the exposed aggregate substrate is in good shape you can overlay it. Stamped concrete overlays these are thin concrete coatings usually between 1 4 to 1 2 inch thick designed to cover existing concrete floors slabs and wood floors.