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Etched concrete

Fran Bragg

10-18-2006

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Posted by dpb on October 18, 2006, 3:42 pm

One last thought...I'm certainly no expert on the etch/stain other than
watched it through the fella' mentioned before as to the basic process,
so I don't know what range of colorations one can get. The thought is
that one potential advantage w/ painting despite some disadvantages
would be that one could perhaps be a little lighter to make area
not-so-dark.

Of course, there are other flooring options, too, but if it really is
going to be heavily trafficked, maybe the bare concrete w/ a
strategically-placed runner or three solves the dirt problem w/ less
noise/slick issues. That's what we did in the Engineering Center
offices at the coal-fired plant after the initial carpet in the brand
new building was tracked up by the workforce using the conference room
for training (construction mud has nothing on pulverized coal dust for
making grime! :) ). You could possibly put some industrial carpet in
an office area off-limits to the mud-trackers for a little amenity if
wanted.

HTH...

Posted by Fran Bragg on October 18, 2006, 4:09 pm

> One last thought...I'm certainly no expert on the etch/stain other than

> watched it through the fella' mentioned before as to the basic process,

> so I don't know what range of colorations one can get. The thought is

> that one potential advantage w/ painting despite some disadvantages

> would be that one could perhaps be a little lighter to make area

> not-so-dark.

> Of course, there are other flooring options, too, but if it really is

> going to be heavily trafficked, maybe the bare concrete w/ a

> strategically-placed runner or three solves the dirt problem w/ less

> noise/slick issues. That's what we did in the Engineering Center

> offices at the coal-fired plant after the initial carpet in the brand

> new building was tracked up by the workforce using the conference room

> for training (construction mud has nothing on pulverized coal dust for

> making grime! :) ). You could possibly put some industrial carpet in

> an office area off-limits to the mud-trackers for a little amenity if

> wanted.

> HTH...

I did think about just leaving it bare, but it looks SO bad right now.
Something would have to done regardless and might as well take the next step
as long as the company is footing the bill! And at some point when we stop
using it for an office, we'll make it a "college kid" apartment / in-law
suite. I think the browns and reds that I've seen in pictures would work.
We're in GA so red clay will blend in with that fine! :) And we do have a
bank of windows along one wall so it won't be quite so dark.

Thanks for your input!
Fran

Posted by Bob Dozier on October 18, 2006, 6:36 pm

Take a look...

I think there is a version out there that they use for roller hockey...

http://www.locktile-usa.com/ <----!!!!!!
http://www.racedeck.com/
http://www.texasgarages.com/racedeck1.htm
http://www.jnkproducts.com/tylon_flooring.htm

...Bob

>> One last thought...I'm certainly no expert on the etch/stain other than

>> watched it through the fella' mentioned before as to the basic process,

>> so I don't know what range of colorations one can get. The thought is

>> that one potential advantage w/ painting despite some disadvantages

>> would be that one could perhaps be a little lighter to make area

>> not-so-dark.

>> Of course, there are other flooring options, too, but if it really is

>> going to be heavily trafficked, maybe the bare concrete w/ a

>> strategically-placed runner or three solves the dirt problem w/ less

>> noise/slick issues. That's what we did in the Engineering Center

>> offices at the coal-fired plant after the initial carpet in the brand

>> new building was tracked up by the workforce using the conference room

>> for training (construction mud has nothing on pulverized coal dust for

>> making grime! :) ). You could possibly put some industrial carpet in

>> an office area off-limits to the mud-trackers for a little amenity if

>> wanted.

>> HTH...

> I did think about just leaving it bare, but it looks SO bad right now.

> Something would have to done regardless and might as well take the next

> step as long as the company is footing the bill! And at some point when

> we stop using it for an office, we'll make it a "college kid" apartment /

> in-law suite. I think the browns and reds that I've seen in pictures

> would work. We're in GA so red clay will blend in with that fine! :) And

> we do have a bank of windows along one wall so it won't be quite so dark.

> Thanks for your input!

> Fran

Posted by Fran Bragg on October 18, 2006, 7:27 pm

> Take a look...

> I think there is a version out there that they use for roller hockey...

> http://www.locktile-usa.com/ <----!!!!!!

> http://www.racedeck.com/

> http://www.texasgarages.com/racedeck1.htm

> http://www.jnkproducts.com/tylon_flooring.htm

> ...Bob

Thanks for the links! I can definitely see using this in the garage (to be
a storage/warehouse) area and down the high traffic hallway. I think I
would still finish the floor underneath in preparation for later living
space. But this would definitely save wear and tear until that time!
Thanks!

Fran

Posted by DanG on October 18, 2006, 9:59 pm

Here is a very little explanation of acid etched concrete. There
is a state by state listing of contractors on the same page:
http://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/acid_etch_staining/contacts/index5.html

You might also want to consider one of the epoxy/colored chip
floors. This stuff is fairly expensive, I priced it at one show
at over $3/SF. Here is an example:
<http://www.thomasnet.com/heading.html?cid=565152&heading=30480602>
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>I am having my basement converted into office space and am trying

>out ideas for the concrete floor. It's a full basement, approx

>1300sq. We do construction work and the floor needs to be

>durable enough to handle workboot traffic. I've pretty much

>ruled out pad and carpet, due to both possible dampness problems

>and the heavy traffic.

> I'm leaning toward the acid etched concrete but since my floor

> is 31 years old, badly stained in spots and partially painted

> (for some reason) in others, am trying to get some feedback on

> if this is the best idea. Would it take more time and money to

> prepare this surface than it's worth?

> Thanks!

> Fran

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