Wednesday, October 29, 2014

What Integral Color Concrete Can Do In Decor

By Patty Goff


As everything changes, so too do trends in decor. Newer, fresher ideas make life more interesting and exciting, so these are welcome changes. For instance, flooring manufacturers and designers are giving consumers more options. Below, discover what integral color concrete can do in design, and how they can increase property value instantaneously.

Trends come and go, but timeless design is something that stays on forever. In order to have that, something has to be beautiful, as well as durable. Unfortunately for the longest time, no one really considered the beauty that can exist in concrete. Reasons for this are simple, as it was always considered a ground surface or cover in landscaping and industrial buildings.

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.

While all this is great, integral color works with coloring the concrete while it is in the mixing stage. Therefore, the shade goes right through, the top right through to the bottom. This is true whether it is cast in place or precast. The customer ends up with a product that is meant to last, without its integrity being affected, no matter what its size or thickness.

Another benefit is that it's quite simple to maintain. While it may seem cold as a surface, accessories can warm it up easily. Just add an area rug over distinct areas in a room. As for counters, they look stunning on their own, or with lovely accessories typically used in kitchens or bathrooms.

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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