When I got married, my husband and I lived in a one bedroom flat with concrete floors. It was a nice industrial- modern apartment unit. Our next home also had an attic with concrete flooring. Concrete is a great and affordable option that can look very classy when colored. Colors undeniably add dimension to home interiors, from striking pieces to walls and flooring. If you don’t want to use wood or tiles for the floors, you can select concrete for an industrial look and add a touch of color for added spice. The concrete color, or concrete dye as they call it, add pigment to the cement through a specialized procedure. This procedure is popular for commercial spaces and can also be seen in residential homes.
What’s excellent about concrete color is that it is long-lasting and fade-resistant. It makes the cement look shiny and polished, even after years of foot traffic.
What is Concrete Color?
The iron oxide colored pigment is added while mixing, to add color to concrete. The natural concrete is gray, but through concrete color, it can have a nice touch of stain or pigment. The transformation can be done in counter tops, indoor flooring, and patios.
Depending on the amount of color put on, the finished product can have enriched pigments that can increase the appeal of the flooring. The original pigment of gray is removed altogether when color is added.
Concrete Color Options
When renovating, consider the options you have for adding color into the cement. Note that integral color provides a bold and burnished look, so the surface becomes striking.
Options include:
● Integral color
● Color release
● Antiquing Agent
● Stain (Acid, Water-Based, Re-Ax Reactive)
● Dye
Advantages of Concrete Color
Unlike any other flooring material, concrete is the most durable and requires minimal maintenance. When colored, it adds appeal to the surface of the floor without much effort.
When used in bathrooms and kitchen, the colored concrete can resist moisture from water, unlike wood. Because it is a polished material, it can withstand any amount of spills in the cooking area and the bathroom.
More than its functionality, most people love concrete because of its durability and installation price. According to Concrete Network’s 2010 Concrete Floors Report, 71 percent of respondents love the material due to its durability.
Endless Design
Believe it or not, design options for concrete color is endless. You can opt to add stain, for a 3D effect and added texture. The effect adds appeal to the floor, unlike simple wood material.
Cost Effective Option
If you are after longevity, the colored concrete delivers. Through the years, the material stays the same with minimum maintenance involved. Because the surface is colored, dents and tracks aren’t visible, making your interiors look nice.
Increase Home Value
Invest in quality concrete color to spice up your interiors at home. Because of the added stain, the flooring will not look dull and unattractive. It can transform into a beautiful pavement that matches any other components of your home like furniture, appliances, walls, and other decorative pieces. If you plan to sell the house in the future, rest assured that the flooring can
add value to your home. Potential buyers can notice the appeal of the flooring. When trying to add life into your home, you don’t need to replace everything. Transforming components like the flooring can already make a huge difference in making your place look
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