Concrete is one of the most used construction materials throughout the world, and it is often a fundamental part of both commercial and residential buildings. You can see this by the way it is often used as flooring in both industrial areas and many garages and homes across America. What you may not know if you are organizing concrete services for your home or business is that you also need to apply concrete coatings as well. Here are a few reasons why concrete coatings are so useful in both commercial and residential buildings all across the country and, indeed, the world. 

Enhance Visuals

Perhaps the least appreciated aspect of many concrete coatings is that they can and often are used to improve the visual appeal of your concrete. This is done in a few ways, with epoxy coatings often providing quite a nice sheen, and when mixed with polished concrete services, you can get a beautiful, reflective surface that is also very strong. If you want something more visually unique and interesting, then you can also choose to be more decorative, with many color combinations and even certain patterns available. Concrete does not have to be boring.

Protect From Blunt Force Damage

Concrete is very strong, but that does not mean it cannot chip or be cracked by blunt force trauma. In commercial enterprises, this is usually because heavy machinery or items are placed on top of the concrete. In residential environments, this can be because something heavy was dropped directly onto concrete. Without proper concrete coatings, the dry concrete will absorb all of this impact, and the blow will not be softened at all, leading to chipping and cracking in virtually all cases. While that does not mean your concrete has to be removed or replaced, it does require repairs. 

Reduce Maintenance

The simple fact is that concrete, while strong, can be prone to cosmetic and structural issues on its surface if it is not properly covered with protective sealing. While that damage may not happen in one year, or even five or ten years, it will eventually begin to cause your concrete to become dilapidated and lose structural integrity. From the blunt force trauma mentioned above to scratches, gouging, cracks and so much more, concrete will decay far quicker if you do not give it a protective barrier. With this concrete coating, you will have far fewer maintenance issues on your hands, and that, in turn, almost entirely pays for the cost of the concrete coating over time anyway. 

Talk to a concrete contractor if you need to learn more about concrete coatings. 

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