CONCRETE FLOOR INSTALLATION

Source:www.stonediamondtool.com Date:2021/11/10 Read:176

Factors to consider when installing a decorative concrete floor

Unlike carpeting, a decorative concrete floor can’t be installed in just a few hours or a day. But the payoff is well worth the extra time and effort involved. Once the project is finished, your concrete floor will look beautiful for decades without the need for replacement.

The timeline and steps involved to install a decorative concrete floor can vary greatly from job to job. On a small project, such as a basement floor, the timeline can range anywhere from two days to five or six days. More complex decorative concrete floor projects involving multiple stain or dye colors, an overlay, decorative sawcuts and custom graphics will take much longer to complete than a simple project calling for just one coat of stain and a sealer. The condition of the existing concrete substrate also has a big impact on the time required for project completion. If you have a concrete slab that’s all ready for staining, polishing or application of a decorative coating or overlay, the project should go relatively quickly. If the floor is in need of extensive surface preparation or repair, be prepared to add at least another day or two to the schedule.

In a new home or building with newly placed concrete floors, the concrete will need to cure completely before a decorative treatment can be applied (generally after seven days or longer). It’s also best to wait until after all drywall is installed, taped and sanded before applying a decorative treatment, to avoid potential damage.

Here are the key factors influencing the installation of a decorative concrete floor:

· The size of the project.

· The level of complexity.

· Ease of accessibility.

· The condition of the existing floor.

· The need for concrete repair or removal of an existing floor covering.

· The need to protect surrounding surfaces, such as walls and baseboards.

· The length of the dry times required between each step, such as after each stain coat and sealer coat.