This concrete floor has been treated with epoxy coatings in a variety of bold colors.
Treated concrete floor.
Clean and prepare the concrete.
The colors are even carried through to the walls and artwork in the space.
And how their prices compare to alternative flooring options.
2 to 6 per square foot for a basic design.
Concrete floors can be cleaned by mechanical chemical or steam cleaning.
The obvious way to incorporate a pressure treated base board is to use one in lieu of a regular untreated board for the bottom member of the wall.
Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of a good degreasing cleanser such as dishwashing soap or trisodium phosphate to a gallon of warm water and scrub.
If untreated wood is used for the bottom board the high moisture level will promote rapid decay.
The easiest approach is simply to nail the wood to the concrete.
A polished concrete floor costs 2 690 on average with most homeowners paying between 1 540 and 3 840.
Sweep the floor thoroughly to remove all dust and debris.
Polishing 200 square feet of existing concrete could cost anywhere from 600 to 6 000 or up to 6 600 if you need concrete poured.
This price range includes pouring the slab or overlay then polishing and staining with multiple colors.
7 to 14 per square foot.
Prices depend on five main factors.
7 to 14 for a mid range design.
The cut nail and the concrete nail.
Concrete slabs will wick moisture between the underlying dirt base and the wood members sitting on top of the slab.
Rather than the concrete having a cold industrial feel the colors serve to create a vibrant modern design.
Refer to the chart below for an outline of basic mid range and high end concrete floors.
Installing framing members on a slab requires use of a pressure treated bottom board to avoid wood rot.
Mechanical cleaning involves a brush and an abrasive cleaner to scour the surface of the floor.
These nails are driven through a board and into concrete underneath much like nailing a wood board to a wood floor.
Concrete flooring cost ranges between.
What elements those might include.
Chemical cleaners are formulated for concrete but use only products that are rated for colored or treated concrete.
These plates must be made of pressure treated lumber since concrete has a tendency to wick moisture from the ground.
Staining is done in 4 basic steps.
Apply the stain clean and neutralize the stain seal the surface to protect it long term.
Two common nail options are shown below.
Anyplace where wood meets the ground or concrete the lumber must be pressure.
