Concrete Floor: Recycle And Be Rewarded

Looking to smarten up your home of investment property with a cheap reno job? A couple of tweaks here and there can make a massive difference to the overall look of a home, and can go a long way in increasing your rental return. New flooring is at the top of this list.

If you’re tired of seeing the same old polished timber floor and are after something a little different, then it’s time to think outside the square. Many people don’t realise the solution to their unique-but-inexpensive flooring dilemma is right under their noses – or feet! Once they peel back their stained carpet or ripped lino floor, hey presto, they’ve found their answer – in the form of a concrete floor!

With a good polish and a couple of licks of gloss, a restored concrete floor proves that something old can easily be new again. Perhaps this “back to basics” mentality is the reason homeowners are taking to this trend so eagerly. In addition to the instant edginess and inherent urban grittiness a concrete floor affords a space, it also makes lots of financial sense.

Why would you buy a truckload of new materials, when you already have a perfectly good untapped resource just waiting to be revived? Concrete floor quotes start from as little as $66 per square metre, which doesn’t stack up too badly against timber floors which cost around the same.

And we haven’t even touched on the durability of a concrete floor – which is unsurprisingly, exceptional – after all it is concrete! If sealed correctly a concrete floor is a lot harder to scratch and is more stain resistant than floorboards, making it the perfect option for the wear and tear of family life or the ever-revolving door of a rental property. Most scratches are only in the sealed top layer so can easily be removed with a simple mop.

For various reasons (such as substantial cracking) not every concrete floor qualifies for a makeover, so it’s best to check with an expert before you get too ahead of yourself. But remember, if your existing floor isn’t suitable you can always start from scratch with a brand new concrete slab. The options are endless!

BENEFITS OF A CONCRETE FLOOR

• Looks Good and Versatile – available in a range of colours and finishes
• Durable – more scratch and stain resistant than timber floors
• Non Allergenic – easily cleaned, doesn’t hold dust mites like carpet
• Cost Effective – often low or no material costs, price start from $66 p/sqm