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Decorative Concrete is Exceeding Popularity in the Retail Sector

Decorative concrete flooring is becoming a popular choice in retail  sectors nationwide. This flooring type provides businesses the opportunity to completely eliminate the use of vinyl tile, quarry tile, wood and carpet. Concrete dyes , stains and  coatings are the natural solutions for bringing aesthetic energy to any field. Advantages  Decorative concrete is an easy to maintain floor and very low maintenance is required. Concrete is a recycled material so it's an eco friendly flooring option. Decorative concrete is more resistant to abuse from retail and other commercial establishments that tend to accumulate heavy foot traffic or operate machinery like forklifts on it consistently. Decorative concrete gives businesses the creative ability to express individuality by enhancing your floors with bright hues or patterns. Choose from our extensive selection of color options. Decorative concrete helps with light reflectivity which can ultimately reduce lighting and

The Magnificence of Concrete Dye

One of the current forms in which cement is being used is cement dye. Cement dye is the coloured form of cement and has found many uses in the real world. How can one colour cement? There are primarily two ways of colouring cement. One is by using dry pigment which is swept across the surface of concrete which has been freshly prepared. The other one is by using powder or liquid pigments which are then poured into the wet concrete before it is being poured. Surface Colouring Step 1: Sprinkle on the Powder While the concrete is curing, cover the area with an even coat of the coloured powder. Avoid clumping the powder since it can become difficult to clean afterward. If the area is small enough, you can apply the powder by hand. Be sure to wear gloves if this is your preferred application method. For larger areas, one can use a style bar spreader. Step 2: Broom Finish the Concrete The ubiquitous broom plays an important role out here. Use the broom to sweep the surface