As with any flooring material, installing a concrete Poured Floor offers a number of benefits. However, just like anything else, there are also some drawbacks that a person should fully understand prior to opting for this style of flooring. The information that will help make this decision, of whether or not this flooring is the right option, can be found here.
Durable Option
A concrete Poured Floor is extremely resilient and tough and able to withstand pressure from extremely heavy equipment, including stacked crates, forklifts, trucks and cars. This is why it is such a popular option for commercial areas, including warehouses and garages. The durability of this material also means that the material is also extremely difficult to damage. Pet claws, furniture legs and high heels will not scratch the surface, and a person will have to work pretty hard to cause damage.
A Hard Surface
The durability and strength of the concrete material can also create a liability. The surface of any concrete floor is extremely hard. If a person were to trip and fall on it, they are likely going to get hurt. The items that are dropped on the surfaces are also much more likely to crack or shatter. This is one of the main reasons that these flooring options are not recommended for areas that are used often by elderly people or children.
Simple to Maintain
Another advantage of concrete flooring is that it will only require minimum maintenance to keep looking great. It will have to be waxed or sealed every three to nine months based on the amount of traffic and in order to keep a secure layer on the surface. Other than that, a mop can typically be used for cleaning.
Uncomfortable
Concrete flooring can also be quite uncomfortable to stand on for extended periods of time. Concrete is unyielding, and if a person has to stand on it for a long time, their feet will typically ache.
More information about concrete flooring and the benefits and disadvantages it offers can be found by contacting the professionals from Hoffman Floor Covering Corporation. Take some time to learn about the surface to see if it is right for the particular application. Doing so will pay off in the long run.
