For new construction or for concrete poured over an existing slab you have the option to add radiant heat electrical cables or hot water tubes embedded in the concrete to create warm comfy floors.
Finished concrete flooring existing slab.
Many floor finishes including staining dyeing polishing and decorative coatings can be applied to existing concrete as well as new concrete.
Besides the reduction of allergens in the home concrete floors last much longer than conventional floor coverings.
The acid stains are mottled and add some visual texture to the floor so that imperfections in an existing slab don t stick out.
The big boxes sell concrete stains that are just top coats so won t give you the same look or durability that an actual acid stain will.
Be sure to use actual acid stain however.
The best practice when selecting flooring that is safe durable and won t trap allergens may be the interior concrete slab as the floor surface.
For a concrete floor with a basic finish you can expect to pay 2 to 12 per square foot if you have an existing concrete slab that s ready for staining polishing or application of a decorative coating or overlay most decorative concrete floor installations can be quite cost effective.