Friday, 17 October 2014

Choosing Integral Color Concrete For Durability

By Patty Goff


Trends always change and decor, and thankfully so. For one thing, there is technology and changes that it brings, but there is also innovation and great design ideas. With flooring, both indoors and out, manufacturers and designers give consumers more alternatives, for example. Below, see why it's best to choose integral color concrete to increase property value immediately.

Trends come and go, but timeless design is something that stays on forever. In order to have that, something has to be beautiful, as well as durable. Unfortunately for the longest time, no one really considered the beauty that can exist in concrete. Reasons for this are simple, as it was always considered a ground surface or cover in landscaping and industrial buildings.

As such, it is considered cold, boring, and sometimes even unattractive. Maybe so, until someone did consider it could be rendered attractive through a process that integrates color into it. That tone could be any one that the designer decides to use. From there, it is coated with a protective sealer to ensure durability and longevity.

Since this innovative design was first used, it has moved the entire industry, and people from all walks of life are embracing it. It has been seen as a new and bold counter top, either for counters or islands in kitchens, but also in bathrooms in homes and buildings. It's beauty is all about the custom look one gets when the application is completed.

Because this particular application is done by hand, there is no way to duplicate it, meaning everything is unique. That's one of the reasons why so many consumers are attracted to it. The other reason is because they can have a custom finish, with either glossy or matte.

In the case of integral color, it goes a step further. It incorporates a particular color directly into the mixing of the concrete, without ever affecting its integrity or durability. This way, the same shade exists from the top right through to the bottom, regardless of how big or thick the application.

Simplicity of maintenance is another benefit to that attracts many customers. It can easily be accessorized to warm up the area, although the choice of tone already adds warmth to the surface. So, it looks great on its own, or dressed to the maximum, wherever it is applied.

It can be used in home interiors, building interiors and exteriors just the same. In a residential setting, and in-ground pool can be completed being surrounded by a lovely shade that ties in the overall look of the space. This is what creates seamless and timeless design. What's more is that it can also be made to mimic popular types of stone, or even hardwood. Concrete cannot be compared, when beautifully colored, to any other flooring option, thanks to its cost-effectiveness, and easy maintenance. It's probably why so many town halls, new condo buildings, and attractive office buildings use it so much.




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