Here are the pros and cons of each.
Living rooms with stained concrete floors.
It also won t fade peel or chip.
In this living room designed by studio razavi the cement floor tiles give the room a modern pared down.
Floor stain types colors.
This is a popular concrete flooring treatment especially in living rooms and dens as it can create a look that simulates the appearance of natural stone.
Now we know better than to dismiss it and concrete floors are actually trendy in.
Acid stains penetrate and react chemically with the concrete creating natural color variations that add character and unique mottling effects similar to the appearance of marble or granite.
There are two types of products you can use for staining concrete floors.
Small transitional formal and open concept concrete floor and beige floor living room photo in miami with gray walls a standard fireplace a tile fireplace and no tv this living room is the perfect example of symmetrical balance because of all the mirrored pieces of furniture and ceiling which creates balance and serenity.
Acid based stain the color palette is more limited but the stain typically lasts longer than water based so it s the best solution for high traffic areas.
It involves the application of hydrochloric acid to the surface of the material.
This causes a chemical reaction which results in unique features appearing in the.
16 times when concrete floors made living rooms look stunning.
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.
Acid based stain and water based stain.