mercredi 22 octobre 2014

What Integral Color Concrete Can Do In Decor

By Patty Goff


Trends always change and decor, and thankfully so. For one thing, there is technology and changes that it brings, but there is also innovation and great design ideas. With flooring, both indoors and out, manufacturers and designers give consumers more alternatives, for example. Below, see why it's best to choose integral color concrete to increase property value immediately.

Sometimes there are trends, and other times there is just timeless design. To have timeless design, something has to be durable, for starters, as with flooring surfaces and such. No one, for the longest time, ever considered the beauty that could be in concrete. Generally, it is considered flooring in industrial buildings, or ground cover in exterior landscapes.

It always seemed cold and somewhat unattractive, in its original gray form. However, someone did manage to turn this material into something that has become exciting and beautiful. This was done by integrating color into it. The consumer, architect, or designer can choose any shade, to keep the flow of design as it was intended from the get-go. A protective sealer ensures longevity.

Since this innovative design was first used, it has moved the entire industry, and people from all walks of life are embracing it. It has been seen as a new and bold counter top, either for counters or islands in kitchens, but also in bathrooms in homes and buildings. It's beauty is all about the custom look one gets when the application is completed.

In a custom application, there are no two surfaces the same. All are unique. All have variations in their designs, colors, and overall appearances. Perhaps it is this that makes it so sought after by homeowners, and buyers alike. What's more is that one can finish it in a high gloss or matte finish, according to his or her tastes.

With integral color, the idea is to incorporate the shade into the concrete while it is mixed. In doing so, it creates a thorough shade right through, whether it's precast or cast in place. All the while, it will not affect the integrity, or the durability and longevity of the cement. In the end, the customer gets a consistent shade throughout the space, regardless of the size or thickness.

Simplicity of maintenance is another benefit to that attracts many customers. It can easily be accessorized to warm up the area, although the choice of tone already adds warmth to the surface. So, it looks great on its own, or dressed to the maximum, wherever it is applied.

This is a wonderful idea in home interiors and exteriors as well. Consider a deck surrounding an in-ground pool completed in a shade that suits the backyard in its entirety. Everything is just blended perfectly to ensure a seamless design. Moreover, it can be made to mimic natural stone or other "flooring" options but all with the true benefits that concrete has to offer. Nothing can be more attractive, easy to maintain, and cost-effective as this solution. That's why it's a popular choice with beautifying town halls, large office and condominium buildings and more.




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