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Greetings!
 Thanks to all of you who took time to respond to our survey and share your opinions about concrete floors -- telling us what you like and what you don't like. In this newsletter, we'll highlight the top 5 qualities of concrete flooring you appreciate the most. (In a future newsletter, we'll share some of the concerns and possible misconceptions you have about concrete.) It comes as no surprise -- at least to us -- that most of you love being able to express your creativity with concrete flooring. And that's what truly sets concrete apart from the factory-made flooring alternatives.
Jim Peterson,
The Concrete Network
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1. Aesthetics
The distinctive beauty of concrete flooring was your favorite feature, getting big thumbs up from 74% of you. You told us you love the "endless possibilities" and the "fantastic look of stains." See our photo tour of more fantastic concrete floor finishes. |
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2. Durability
Next on your list of top virtues was durability. That's why concrete is usually the choice for floors in auto showrooms. After all, what other flooring material is durable enough to park a car on?
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3. Ease of Maintenance
More than half of you (58%) appreciate concrete's ease of maintenance. Concrete floors don't trap dust, they resist stains and they are virtually waterproof. For residential floors, sweeping and occasional damp mopping will keep them looking gorgeous. Learn more about caring for concrete floors.
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4. Ability to be Customized
Many of you (57%) loved that you could personalize your concrete floors by adding your own special touches such as graphic designs and logos. See these great examples of how to use stencils, engraving and decorative scoring to to give your floors that personal touch.
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5. Long-Term Cost Savings
Last but not least, 47% of you valued the low cost of concrete flooring over its life span. Unlike most floor coverings, concrete floors rarely, if ever, require replacement. When you amortize the cost of a concrete floor over a lifetime, the price can be comparable or lower than other high-end flooring materials. See this video discussing the longevity of concrete floors.
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