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Putting a concrete basement into your brand new home is one of the best investments you can make. Basements provide inexpensive space for a variety of purposes, from a family room or entertainment center to an office or extra bedroom. Concrete does not rot, warp, rust, deteriorate or provide a food source for mold in the presence of water or moisture. Concrete doesn’t burn and can’t be eaten or damaged by termites, insects or vermin. Properly designed concrete walls keep out water, radon and outside noise. They can also be constructed with a durable architectural finish and high insulation value.

With acid stain, it is possible to create visual effects on concrete that resemble various marbles and natural stones. They are modern floors, the ideal for show-rooms, shops, exposure, professional offices and more.

Acid stains have become the new material of choice for designers and homeowners across the United States. Concrete floors in stained, colored, painted, and personalized glory are popping up in retail stores, trendy restaurants, offices, and homes everywhere. A concrete floor offers numerous options for interior rooms including nearly limitless designs, colors, and even health benefits.

One of the most common places you'll see decorative concrete these days is under your feet. Whether it's acid-stained, painted, overlays, microtoppings, radiant floors, or a unique personal floor, concrete floors offer a range unlike any other material. Concrete flooring, sometimes referred to as cement flooring, no longer has to be gray and boring. Now coloring concrete, or applying textures, patterns, saw cuts, etc., can bring new life to this traditional substrate. Concrete can be so uniquely designed or so naturally colored that it blends seamlessly with other elements in a room--oftentimes, you don't even realize it's a concrete floor you're standing on!

Reasons why concrete is a popular material for concrete floors:

• It enhances the integrity of architect's designs.
• They are easy to maintain.
• It's easy to change. Sell your home and the next owner can place carpet or wood over the concrete slab.
• They are great in regions with a lot of sand or snow.
• They are a good alternative to carpet if you have allergies.

Top retailers, coffee shops, dealerships and hotel chains are choosing decoratively stained concrete floors for their locations.

When designing their new facilities, or improving upon their existing spaces, retailers are constantly seeking the latest and greatest floor finishes to complement the newest trends and set themselves apart from the competition.

When a team of designers and architects set out to find a new finish or décor option for a high traffic, highly visible and image conscious customer, looks alone won't do.

Floors subject to thousands of pedestrians, shuffling feet, and spills must stand up to the challenge. They must be easy to maintain as well as be safe, and repairable.

When designing an artistic and creative environment of an industry leading coffee chain, all of your senses are indulged and every detail has been orchestrated to charm and delight. This has been possible with the use of beautiful stained concrete floors.

When choosing a floor finish for the next big name retailer, consider this: well-known architects and designers have spent a lot of time and money and have ultimately chosen stained concrete for the finish. Even though the system is popular and can be found all around, each and every stained concrete floor is unique in its own way and the ever-expanding possibilities are keeping the ideas fresh and innovative.