Tuesday, October 21, 2014

The Many Reasons Choose Integral Color Concrete

By Patty Goff


As everything changes, so too do trends in decor. Newer, fresher ideas make life more interesting and exciting, so these are welcome changes. For instance, flooring manufacturers and designers are giving consumers more options. Below, discover what integral color concrete can do in design, and how they can increase property value instantaneously.

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.

It always seemed cold and somewhat unattractive, in its original gray form. However, someone did manage to turn this material into something that has become exciting and beautiful. This was done by integrating color into it. The consumer, architect, or designer can choose any shade, to keep the flow of design as it was intended from the get-go. A protective sealer ensures longevity.

The whole industry has been completely moved by this innovative design and technology. It is making its way into industrial and office buildings, but also in residential homes. Colored concrete has now become an exciting surface in counter tops. Many homes and restaurants will have their counters in bathrooms and floors done in this way. What's wonderful is that it's all custom.

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.

While all this is great, integral color works with coloring the concrete while it is in the mixing stage. Therefore, the shade goes right through, the top right through to the bottom. This is true whether it is cast in place or precast. The customer ends up with a product that is meant to last, without its integrity being affected, no matter what its size or thickness.

Another benefit is that it's quite simple to maintain. While it may seem cold as a surface, accessories can warm it up easily. Just add an area rug over distinct areas in a room. As for counters, they look stunning on their own, or with lovely accessories typically used in kitchens or bathrooms.

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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