Stained Concrete Vs Traditional Flooring

uppose you are choosing traditional flooring such as carpet, tiles, or vinyl or going for a decorative concrete floor. In that case, we've created this handy comparison article to help you guide you in your decision.

Longevity And Performance

More flooring options have the longevity and performance of concrete floors. Carpet, tiles, and wooden floors will eventually be replaced, which uses resources and creates disposal problems. In terms of longevity, wall-to-wall carpet has the poorest performance and longevity, followed by tiles, vinyl, and wooden floors, which last considerably longer than carpet. From traditional flooring options, only natural stones such as slate and marble floors can compete with concrete floors.

Handcrafted And Customizable

Traditional flooring is challenging to customize to your liking or interior design. That's, of course, if you spend a small fortune on something other than a custom-made/designed carpet or handmade ceramic tiles. With concrete floors, you have an array of different decorative finishes and colors you can choose from without breaking the bank.

Can Radiate Heat

Concrete floors have the unmatched unique ability to absorb the heat from the sun during the day and release the stored heat during the night as needed. Except for some natural stone floors, this is the only traditional floor that can do that. Because of this ability, concrete floors are ideal for in-floor radiant heating. By heating your concrete floors to distribute the heat from the ground up, you can save energy and create a healthier, more comfortable living environment.

Vulnerable To Humidity And Moisture Damage

If you live in a humid region or have moisture or humidity issues in your property, traditional flooring such as carpet, wood, and vinyl can suffer a lot. Having a carpet in a damp room will make the carpet absorb the extra moisture, which can result in mold growth. Poor-quality wooden floors can deform when exposed to prolonged moisture, resulting in having to replace them. However, thanks to their non-porous surface, decorative concrete floors, natural stone floors, and ceramic tiles can withstand damage from moisture.

Can Harbor Dust Mites, Mildew, Mold And Other Allergens

Compared to traditional floors such as carpet and hardwood, concrete is an excellent alternative for people allergic to animal dander, dust mites, and other allergens. Concrete floors have a smooth, non-porous surface, which prevents allergens from getting trapped in the floor. Instead, they just float on top of it, making it extremely easy to clean. Concrete is also an inorganic material and won't support the growth of toxic mold.

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