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Floors in basements, garages, and work areas definitely deserve
more respect. All too often they are ignored or covered with a
less than satisfactory surface which does not last long and needs
constant upkeep. Not so with a PermaCrete installation. The
variety of PermaCrete templates, the wide choice of colors, and
the durability of PermaCrete can make any of those areas more
attractive and useful.
In the Fall, 2006, edition of Concrete Expressions magazine,
Anne Balogh with The Concrete Network handily dispenses
with "myths" about the role of a basement. We want to share
two of them with you. The following are excerpts from her
article. Also, click below to see examples of how PermaCrete
has successfully enhanced concrete floors in a variety
of ways.
MYTH: Floor Coverings Are Cheaper To Install Than
Decorative Concrete.
The initial outlay for decorative concrete may exceed the cost of
a low- to mid-priced floor covering, such as carpeting, vinyl tile,
and wood laminates, but the life expectancy of a concrete floor
will far surpass that of most floor covering materials. Decorative
concrete can also endure water exposure from occasional seepage
into the basement after heavy rains, unlike water-sensitive floor
coverings that can peel up, warp, or mildew. That means in the
long run homeowners save money because they never need to rip
out and replace worn or water-damaged flooring.
MYTH: Carpet, Vinyl Tile, And Wood Laminate Flooring Offer
More Color And Design Options.
This is possibly the biggest myth of all. No flooring material offers
more decorative versatility than concrete.
Apply an epoxy coating. High performance epoxies recommended
for basement or garage floors are excellent solutions for spaces where
durability is important, such as recreation areas, utility rooms, and
workshops. The coatings come in a variety of hues and can be accented with decorative color
flakes or chips.
To read the full article, "Basement Floor Myths Busted: Seven Reasons
Why You Should Enhance Rather Than Cover Up Concrete Basement Floors,"
Please go to www.concretenetwork.com
We are grateful to Concrete Expressions for permission to reprint portions of this very informative and timely piece.
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