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As with all flooring materials concrete has a variety of benefits that installers and salesmen will tout when trying to promote their product. However there are also a number of drawbacks to using this in certain places. That is why it is important to understand the good and the bad, before choosing to strip out other floors and go with bare or treated concrete in a specific location. The Positive Characteristics of Concrete Flooring Durability: Concrete flooring is extremely tough and resilient, and is able to withstand the pressure from very heavy equipment such as cars, trucks, forklifts, and stacked crates. That is why it is such a popular material for hard working commercial areas such as garages and warehouses. Durability also means that the material is difficult to damage. High heals, furniture legs, and pet claws will not scratch the surface. You also don't have to worry about damage from most dropped items. While it is possible to chip or scratch a concrete surface,...

Liquids and humidity can be the bane of a flooring installation. They have the ability to infect porous materials, causing dimensional stains that are impossible to remove. They can also weaken the adhesive bond keeping pieces in place. Worst of all, liquids can get down under a floor surface and infect the subfloor, slowly rotting it away while also developing mold, mildew, and other harmful microorganisms which can negatively affect the indoor air quality of a space. Luckily, there are a variety of waterproof, and water resistant flooring options which can be effectively installed in most wet and humid environments. These will vary in their porosity, and durability, precipitating different levels of maintenance, depending on the specific location where they are being employed. 1. Vinyl Floors This material is produced from a variety of chemicals, and is manufactured to be durable, resilient, flexible, thin, stain resistant, and impervious to water damage. It can be used in kitc...