Concrete slab technology

[Ccat]

I think properly stained and sealed concrete floors look great, and it's permanent.  It's a lot cheaper to do it with virgin concrete.

We recently stayed with friends in HPP who built metal dwellings with sealed cement floors.  They are gorgeous.  It was the first element that caught my attention when I walked in.  Durable and easy care.  We are developing a simple sustainable place in HPP over the next year and plan on metal construction with concrete floors.  Aloha!  JoJo

What color and pattern was the floor/stain?

I have taken a class in the concrete staining technology, years ago, and I have seen what is possible:  it’s a true art form!  The materials and labor involved are not necessarily cheap, however.  Ceramic Tile has gotten dirt cheap.  They aren’t complete substitutes, however.

Ccat

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  We are developing a simple sustainable place in HPP over the next year and plan on metal construction with concrete floors.  Aloha!  JoJo

I am thinking the same thing.  I think we should start a separate thread or topic on sustainable building and living.  Seriously.  

Ccat