Q: What are some of the benefits of acid stained concrete
floors?
• Fit a variety of decors—from contemporary
to rustic to traditional.
• Have a rich, handsome appearance (resembling fitted stone).
• Are easy to maintain (a wet mop is usually all that is needed).
• Are gentle on your budget (especially for new construction).
• Offer relief to allergy sufferers.
• Are energy efficient
• Last as long as you’re concrete
• Are environmentally friendly
Q: How do I know if stained concrete is right for me?
A: If you love their look then stained concrete floors
are your answer. However, if you object to “imperfections” such
as hairline cracks, uneven tones and “blemishes” (also
found in many natural materials), then you may want a more
traditional floor. Our clients believe these uneven characteristics
give their floors “character.” Some designers
deliberately chip, hammer, pour rock salt or press leaves
on newly poured concrete to add interest and to achieve
a distressed look.
Q: What services do you provide?
A: Elite Concrete, Inc. provides the materials and labor
to score, acid stain, seal and wax the floors. For remodel
jobs that require more than a good cleaning, we bring in
an experienced subcontractor who grinds (scarifies) and/or
resurfaces the floors.
Q: When do we let our builder know that we are going to
use stained concrete as our flooring choice?
A: As soon as possible and preferably before the foundation
is poured. We provide special instructions for your contractors
that can help avoid common mistakes.
Q: When does Elite Concrete arrive?
A: We prefer to SCORE the floors a few days after the
foundation is poured so the scoring pattern can go “under” the
walls. We STAIN AND SEAL the floors as soon as the structure
is “dried-in” and before other mechanical subs
or painters are allowed to enter the project. This is normally
about 28 days after the concrete is poured and has had
time to “cure.” (We can also score the slab
at the same time we stain and seal, if that schedule
works better for your builder, or if it works better
for your
scoring pattern. We recommend at this point scoring a
border around the rooms then scoring your pattern inside
the border.
(This is due to the fact that we cannot get the saw that
close to the framing.)
