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Common Questions About Concrete Floors

Is a decorative concrete floor right for you? Here, we separate the truth from the reality to help you make an informed decision.

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Are concrete floors cold and damp?

Are concrete floors loud and hard on the feet?

Are decorative concrete floors expensive?

Is decorative concrete maintenance free?

Are concrete floors slippery?

How long does concrete flooring last?

Top misconceptions about concrete floors

When people are first introduced to the beauty of decorative concrete flooring, they are initially "floored" by its good looks (sorry, the pun was too tempting to pass up). However, once that love-at-first-sight reaction fades, it's often followed by skepticism about the practicality of concrete flooring, especially in a home environment. Many homeowners will ask: Beyond its aesthetic attributes, is concrete really a flooring material I can live with for the long term?

Like any flooring material, concrete does have some inherent drawbacks. However, many of them are easy to overcome, and in the end, the positives of concrete flooring far outweigh the negatives. To help you evaluate whether concrete floors are a good fit for your lifestyle and aesthetic tastes, here are frank answers to some common questions about concrete floors.