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Stained Concrete Floors recommendations
Posted on 9/7/16 at 8:35 am
Posted on 9/7/16 at 8:35 am
Now that the reconstruction efforts are in full swing, I need to start shopping around for a new floor. Squarefootdesignla.com was recommended in a different thread that's anchored now. I would like to get at least 3 estimates so does anyone have any good recommendations?
I'm miss having floors and the wife's determined to have stained concrete.
TIA
I'm miss having floors and the wife's determined to have stained concrete.
TIA
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Posted on 9/7/16 at 8:37 am to YeauxGurt
Tile or wood
Posted on 9/7/16 at 8:37 am to YeauxGurt
That operation in an already built house is a huge mess
Posted on 9/7/16 at 8:40 am to Breesus
I'm down with tile too. Convincing her might be a problem. But if you know any good tile guys, please let me know too.
Posted on 9/7/16 at 8:41 am to upgrayedd
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That operation in an already built house is a huge mess
agree 100%. I have lived in a house with stained floors. I also used to do stained floors in houses during my college days. I absolutely hate stained concrete floors inside of houses. Now on patios of outside they look good, but inside nope.
Posted on 9/7/16 at 8:43 am to civiltiger07
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agree 100%. I have lived in a house with stained floors. I also used to do stained floors in houses during my college days. I absolutely hate stained concrete floors inside of houses. Now on patios of outside they look good, but inside nope.
Just all the water used to smooth out and polish the floor seems like it would be a gigantic PITA
Posted on 9/7/16 at 8:45 am to YeauxGurt
Delta Decorative Concrete in Baton Rouge. Pretty small operation but they do good work.
Posted on 9/7/16 at 8:45 am to upgrayedd
That and if the floor has any imperfections (cracks, chips, or stains) you can't hide them. And since this was a house that already had floors I'm guessing care wasn't taken to make sure none of that happened during previous construction of house.
Posted on 9/7/16 at 8:52 am to YeauxGurt
I had stained floors in a previous house (kitchen and baths) and loved them. They were really pretty and were done with new construction. I agree with others that doing this on existing home is tougher but can be done. They basically strip your old tile/carpet and then buff the top layer off so there's no glues or residues from previous flooring. It can definitely be done no problem.
With that, I have no referrals for you so I'm no help.
With that, I have no referrals for you so I'm no help.
Posted on 9/7/16 at 8:53 am to civiltiger07
quote:The imperfections are part of what makes the stained concrete look awesome. You don't know what you're talking about.
and if the floor has any imperfections (cracks, chips, or stains) you can't hide them
Posted on 9/7/16 at 8:54 am to The Mick
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The imperfections are part of what makes the stained concrete look awesome. You don't know what you're talking about.
And concrete overlays are an option to remedy some of this if you fill the large cracks and chips first.
Posted on 9/7/16 at 11:41 am to YeauxGurt
Bump for the post 9 am crew
Posted on 9/7/16 at 11:45 am to LucasP
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e Delta Decorative Concrete in Baton Rouge. Pretty small operation but they do good work.
Owner is a friend of mine and is a stand up guy. Check out their Facebook page (sorry for mobile link). They do nice work for sure.
This post was edited on 9/7/16 at 11:47 am
Posted on 9/7/16 at 12:08 pm to YeauxGurt
We did our own a few years ago and have been pleased with them to date, existing home. Each room has a different look given the concrete was somewhat different in each room, imperfections and the likes.
Don't find them to be terribly high maintenance.
Products and colors have improved as they have become a more attractive alternative for some.
I believe there to be a place in Zachary who does them, is all I got for you
Don't find them to be terribly high maintenance.
Products and colors have improved as they have become a more attractive alternative for some.
I believe there to be a place in Zachary who does them, is all I got for you
Posted on 9/7/16 at 12:12 pm to YeauxGurt
There's some guy who keeps popping up in my facebook news feed who does AWESOME stained concrete. Looks like hardwood/tile/etc
ETA: Damn, can't remember his name/find his page
ETA: Damn, can't remember his name/find his page
This post was edited on 9/7/16 at 12:14 pm
Posted on 9/7/16 at 12:13 pm to wfallstiger
Three 01 Flooring
Posted on 9/7/16 at 12:13 pm to YeauxGurt
Built our new home 7 years ago and stained the concrete. Best thing we ever did. Easy to clean and maintain.
Went with "cola" color and love it. Looks like concrete stain is going to be the hot thing now that everyone has flooded. Those guys are about to make a fortune.
Went with "cola" color and love it. Looks like concrete stain is going to be the hot thing now that everyone has flooded. Those guys are about to make a fortune.
Posted on 9/7/16 at 12:16 pm to upgrayedd
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Just all the water used to smooth out and polish the floor seems like it would be a gigantic PITA
Most stained floors are not polished concrete. The just dye the concrete and spray on a shiny sealer. Polished floors use a diamond polishing machine that grinds down, and smooths/polishes the floor. It doesn't need re-sealing and is pretty much maintenance free. It is a lot more expensive than stained alone though... and messy. There's no water used on the diamond polishing heads though.
If people are re-doing drywall, there's going to be a mess anyways though.
Posted on 9/7/16 at 12:23 pm to BoostAddict
I did mine originally and watched the guys and gave details and told everyone, and put paper down and the subs still messed the concrete up. I wish I would have polished them a bit before, but mine came out great and would do it again. In an existing home, I would rent the grinder from HD and do it while the walls are out. Then stain, put down paper(they make a heavy duty CB now), then let the subs finish. The grinding will help. I upped my PSI and have Post-Tension, so no cracks. If there was glue on the floor, it would need to be ground anyway.
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