Leg and body pain.
Concrete bare floor.
This can involve first removing any existing flooring such as carpeting or vinyl to expose the existing concrete slab.
Bare concrete on your industrial floor bare concrete is similar to new concrete as it has been left unprotected.
Concrete floor installation.
Durable but naturally porous unsealed concrete is a common flooring material in basements garages and work rooms.
To illustrate this point we ve popped together a list of just a few issues that having an uncoated concrete floor might lead to.
What are the dangers of bare concrete floors.
There was a time when bare concrete floors stayed well hidden beneath carpets parquet flooring and tiles when it was inconceivable to leave them exposed and the very idea that they could look good like that was not even taken into consideration.
A gray expanse of concrete flooring is like a canvas for decorators.
It can be stained painted etched or left completely alone in its natural state.
New concrete has had minimal to no traffic while bare concrete can show years of wear with cracks chips gouges and potholes.
Interior concrete floors can be finished until they have a very smooth almost glass like surface and these floors can be very slippery when wet especially if treated with a surface sealer and especially when you are barefoot.
The act of walking or standing for long periods of time on concrete can be tiring on the feet.
Sturdy durable and classic concrete flooring can add depth to an otherwise bland space.
Feet that are treated improperly have a big effect on how the rest of body feels.
Bare concrete floors might often be the cheapest option but it can lead to a whole host of problems that could incur more costs hassle and lost time than installing a coating in the first place.
Although the surface isn t prone to physical damage the concrete does absorb.
Combine this slipperiness with a rock hard surface and you a problem surface for bathrooms where moisture is the rule.
In these photos i m showing the concrete bare so you can see more of it but when i show the finished reading nook the floor will have an area rug plus floor cushions.
With the proper amount of care and maintenance applied the concrete floor should shine for years.
So hopefully it will be cozy and inviting and easy to clean too.
When the feet begin.