Concrete floors - love it or leave it?

7 år siden

Concrete floors tend to polarise opinion. Objectively they do have their perks - they aren’t susceptible to water damage like hardwood flooring is, they are a great choice for those who want underfloor heating and when polished, they can create a high end, elegant look. Others find them too clinical compared to the richness wood grain offers, or too industrial, detracting from the overall warmth of a house.

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My love of industrial interiors makes me a fan, but I’m interested to know - concrete floors: love them or leave them? Was anyone opposed but swayed by their practicality?

Leave them!

Love them!

Other - let us know below

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Design Storey

7 år siden

I think concrete is durable and has a timeless quality. We used it in the kitchen of our 'Miner's Cottages'

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because it felt like a natural continuation of the flagstones in the old cottage.

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Conscious Forms
7 år siden
love them with the right sealer
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magmafirepits
7 år siden
I make cast concrete surfaces, concrete is very versatile!
minnie101
7 år siden
Love. I tend to find them quite warm as they can give the appearance of texture. They still come second to a herringbone parquet though :)
Emmeline Westin
7 år siden
Totally agree @minnie101 - herringbone parquet is the dream!
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GOATER JONES London Ltd
7 år siden
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Green Feet Decorators
7 år siden
prefer lime or clay! Because better radiant heat with under floor heating. Also better feeling and textured range of finishes.
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Oasys Property Solutions
7 år siden
Many clients initially express an interest in concrete flooring. However, when the cost is revealed concrete-effect ceramic tiles become the favoured option.
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Mid-Century Online
7 år siden
I love concrete, stunning in the right setting. Partial to herringbone parquet too.....
User
7 år siden
Bland, clinical, cold and grey. Nope.
rightwing
7 år siden
Reminds me of the 1940's when carpet was a real luxury and almost everyone had concrete floors.
radicalman
7 år siden
OK but

I have seen many concrete floors particularly in California and strongly considered one for my new kitchen BUT and it is a big BUT they are too prone to hairline cracks which in my view totally ruins the effect. In USA the larger concrete floors are often split up with attractive wooden inserts.
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Sphere8
7 år siden
Got to agree with radicalman - there are actually a lot of downsides to a concrete floor. Because they're so brittle and hard they are almost guaranteed to crack - they're also very cold and unforgiving underfoot. We offer a poured resin that is just 3-4mm thick and is so similar looking to concrete a lot of people can't tell the difference. Essentially we pour two pigments at the same time and blend them so you get the same finish/effect - but it's warm, smooth, soft (elastic) and really comfortable so you can walk around your home/kitchen etc. barefoot without worrying about it! Aesthetically though I love a polished concrete floor - such a great blank canvas for any style as it complements contemporary interiors and provides a really interesting contrast with more traditional styles! If you want a warmer finish (in a taupey grey or warmer pigment) that's also possible and stops it looking too industrial...

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Jonathan
7 år siden
Not keen...... All it needs is an oil stain and it could be the floor of my Dads garage.
This is not a material that makes me think of comfort, or elegance, or quality so in my opinion belongs outside of my home.
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In Ex Design
7 år siden
We love polished concrete floors. We find they are popular with client's for our rural projects, practical and hard wearing!
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none
7 år siden
Concrete floors are beautiful but not necessarily the most cost-effective solution predominantly down to the polishing apparatus rather than the actual materials. For larger rooms they can offer a wonderful alternative to conventional flooring.
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Stone Worktops
4 år siden
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Well made, properly polished, finished and sealed concrete makes for a beautiful and practical floor. It shares a lot of advantages with natural stone, and offers more versatile colour (definitely not just grey!) and grind options. Moreover, using polished concrete floor tiles/panels will make the installation process easier, less likely to crack, easier to replace in case any damage might occur and also potentially allows for using grouting for aesthetic purposes.
Tara Little
4 år siden
My brother had one installed in his new entry way that links to their garage. It's highly polished with a beautiful copper colour. It was difficult to get right but it's beautiful and so practical for snowy Vermont winters. I'll try to get a picture. My point is it definitely doesn't have to be industrial grey.
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Arlington Interiors
4 år siden
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We think they look stunning in the right setting.

Concrete floors really worked in one of our recent projects...
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Tower Ceramics Ltd
4 år siden
In the right setting they can look awesome.
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VMDSTUDIO LTD
4 år siden
I'm more on the side of the wood floor
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Expand & Build Ltd
4 år siden
Love them but only when they have been finished, sealed and polished properly.