Q. Is stained concrete cheaper than wood floors?
Yes, concrete floors are generally more affordable than hardwood floors. Generally, a concrete floor costs between $2 and $15 per square foot, while hardwood floors cost between $12 and $20 per square foot, according to Floor Critics.
Q. Are finished concrete floors expensive?
The installed cost for a concrete floor can vary quite a lot since there are so many finish options. Costs can range from $2 per square foot for a basic to $30 or more for high-end artistically rendered floors. Basic design: $2 to $6 per square foot. High-end design: $15 to $30 per square foot.
Q. Are stained concrete floors slippery?
Like any hard, smooth surface, stained concrete can become slippery when wet, especially if it has been coated with a high-gloss sealer. For concrete floors or walkways exposed to moisture or in areas with a lot of foot traffic, there are ways you can increase the slip resistance without affecting the color.
Q. Can old concrete be stained?
Your existing old concrete should be fine to stain, so long as it is not contaminated with glue, paint, oil, grease, sealers, waxes, or anything else that would prevent the stain from soaking into the pores of the concrete.
Q. What do you think of stained concrete floors?
Stained concrete can bring in a rich look to your interior floor space. Using the right color when spreading out the concrete, you can hope to achieve an abstract pattern in the floors.
Q. Can you use acid to stain concrete floors?
Smooth concrete flooring is very hard to maintain, especially with all the traffic going around. The easiest solution is going for a naturally stained look. Using acid, you can integrate dramatic effects of the concrete that look similar to marbling. You also get a higher depth of color that would lack in any other flooring material.
Q. Can You stain concrete for a game room?
Acid stain concrete is so stunning… looks like marble or some kind of semi-precious stone slabs. And concrete is practically indestructible. Great use of stained concrete for game room floor. Concrete Arts Hudson, WI
