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What are the choices available for concrete paint?

by Industrial Flooring Acrylicon

Some rooms with concrete floors are difficult to spend time simply because concrete floors come with many downsides. Raw concrete floors get very cold and in case of water spills they also become dirty.  However, you can still improve the quality of concrete floor without having to renovate it altogether just by applying concrete paint.  When it comes to concrete paint solution, there is no dearth of choices.

Most popular types of concrete paint solution are epoxy based concrete paint, alkyd based concrete paint and latex based concrete paint. All these types of concrete paint come with both benefits and disadvantages.  There are many reasons why concrete paint is useful. This type of paint not only offers a flawless finish but also makes the surface of the floor resistant to oil, grease and many types of harmful chemicals. Most of the popular types of concrete paint application also provide floors with a glossy finish as well. However, you can also opt for those concrete paint solutions that offer less shiny finish. To ensure that your concrete floors come with anti-slip feature, you can also use a non-slip floor additive to the can of your chosen concrete floor solution.   

Now that you know why concrete paint is beneficial, the final task that remains to select the best concrete paint solution to get the best result out of the application. Several different companies provide concrete paint services, so you need to weigh in terms of best features. Concrete paint service providers differ on the basis of the finish they offer as use they varied combinations. For an example, some concrete paint providers come with a wet finish as they use a sealer.  You can also opt for concrete paint with highly glossy finish, but this type of concrete floor gets very slippery when it gets wet. So, ultimately it depends on your choice of finish that determines your selection of the right type of concrete paint application.

If you are on the lookout for a durable and long-lasting concrete paint solution, epoxy-based concrete paint would be your best bet.  Epoxy-based concrete paint solutions are of two kinds; oil based epoxy concrete paint and water based epoxy concrete paint. Oil-based concrete paint lasts longer than its water-based counterpart. But it comes with fumes that can be unhealthy when used in a closed room such as basement. The water based epoxy concrete paint is lot easier to clean up so this type of paint is the perfect for them who are to so adept in painting.  If you have multiple floors to apply concrete paint, you should consider an indoor outdoor concrete paint and use the same concrete paint product for all floors to keep things simple.

Now that you know what type of concrete paint to use, you should also consider selecting the right color for your concrete paint application. To blend colors of your walls with that of your floors, you should go for neutral colors. Bright colors are perfect for applying concrete paint in kitchen area. You can also mix special flakes with your concrete paint to decorate concrete floors with patterns and design.

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