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Concrete flooring
How much does it cost to install a concrete floor such as this link:
http://www.lovejoyconstruction.com/conflrsealed.jpg is it more or less than installing hard wood or ceramic tiles? I wonder in this case if I already have a concrete slab, and have ceramic tiles on, do I demolish the existing ceramic tiles and pour the concrete flooring on top of the slab, or just polish and finish the existing slab? I understand typically they will cut grooves, is this purely decorative or a way to put in expansion joints? Thanks, MC |
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"miamicuse" writes:
How much does it cost to install a concrete floor such as this link: http://www.lovejoyconstruction.com/conflrsealed.jpg is it more or less than installing hard wood or ceramic tiles? Speaking only as a potential buyer and homeowner, I'd hope it'd be MUCH less, cus it sure is ass ugly in comparison to hard wood, or any other natural finish. -- Todd H. http://www.toddh.net/ |
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"miamicuse" wrote in message ... How much does it cost to install a concrete floor such as this link: http://www.lovejoyconstruction.com/conflrsealed.jpg is it more or less than installing hard wood or ceramic tiles? I wonder in this case if I already have a concrete slab, and have ceramic tiles on, do I demolish the existing ceramic tiles and pour the concrete flooring on top of the slab, or just polish and finish the existing slab? I understand typically they will cut grooves, is this purely decorative or a way to put in expansion joints? Thanks, MC With out seeing the installation area anything would be a WAG. I would not put concrete over tile. Polish the existing concrete? Huh No do not polish the concrete you might want to etch the old concrete for a better bond. The grooves can be either decorative or expansion. Call some local contractors and have them look at the area you want to do. You will probably loose a couple of inches (min) in height if you try the concrete method. Less concrete might break up in time. Ever consider the new epoxy paints? They can be made to look like almost anything. No height worries. |
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