For the most part, when a homeowner considers a decorative concrete overlay, they do so for two reasons. One of them is beauty, decorative concrete overlay systems can mimic many different styles and there are many options in terms of patterns, colors and designs. The other reason is cost, resurfacing concrete instead of replacing or using another type of floor covering can generally result in savings for the homeowner and in addition to a better valued product.

Many may not even realize that decorative concrete is a perfect flooring option for the interior of the home. We often make purchasing decisions based on what we see the most. As is clearly evident, there are many carpet and tile flooring companies that advertise their products. But we rarely see advertisements for concrete overlay companies.

A little known but very important fact mostly goes unnoticed, and that is the health benefit of having too much decorative concrete inside the house. We may have heard before that having a carpeted surface can lead to certain allergy-related conditions, including respiratory disorders. But did you know that other unsustainable traditional flooring surfaces can collect dangerous trapped items, like mold? Floor coverings like stitched vinyl or tile can become a breeding ground for a host of unwanted fungi and bacteria. Reports have shown that air pollution can sometimes be up to five times higher inside your home than outside. Now that’s not to say that the whole cause of poor indoor air quality is the soil, but why not eliminate a major contributor? With rugs it is transparent where allergens and other bacteria can hide. On tile, it’s in the grout lines and on vinyl, wood, and laminate floors, it’s in the seams. When we clean these types of floors, water inevitably gets into those seams. This is where the problem arises. Humid environments are exactly what some of those nasty allergens are after. With a concrete coating system, the grout lines can still be incorporated into the design, the difference is that they are sealed.

Perfectly applied concrete overlay systems promote a healthy living environment for you and your family. The products are non-porous and easy to clean. Another advantage is that they meet the USDA and FDA sanitary surface requirements. They can improve the quality of life of those who already suffer from certain diseases such as asthma, leukemia, cancer and AIDS. Now is the time to make sure that you and your family live in a healthy environment. Concrete lining systems can help you do just that.