We often associate concrete with public spaces and buildings. It might be news to you that you can use concrete as flooring in your home. It is cost-effective and can be customized according to your preference. 

But, you may ask, how can concrete be used for work around the house? You’re missing out on this versatile material’s incredible potential if you believe its applications are restricted to foundations, driveways, and walkways. This common building material is finding a new application in home décor as the popularity of decorative concrete in Ottawa increases.

Designers have turned this resilient building material into resilient and enticing home furnishings, ornaments, and other household items. There are no too big or too little projects for concrete, even though Ottawa’s concrete suppliers are used to supplying massive quantities of concrete for use on construction sites.

Here are just a few of the numerous applications for concrete in the home, along with some of its many advantages.

Using Concrete in Home Projects

Concrete used to be solely available in large quantities from suppliers, but nowadays, it is readily available for projects of all sizes. Small bags of ready-mix concrete are available from distributors and home improvement retailers.

Both homeowners who want to complete their concrete projects and concrete designers who have mastered the art of designing concrete home décor will find this much simpler.

What Is A Good Ratio For Mixing Concrete?

Consult the manufacturer’s instructions on the concrete bag when mixing your concrete. If not, calculate how much concrete you’ll need using a calculator, then get in touch with a ready-mix concrete supplier in your area.

You can have ready-to-pour concrete delivered to your door based on your required type and quantity.

Benefits of Working with Concrete 

• Concrete is more durable than wood and other interior materials since it won’t rot, rust, or mildew.
• Concrete won’t off-gas, reducing the air quality in your home, unlike many other building materials.
• Concrete is non-combustible and fire-resistant. Concrete is, therefore, more likely to prevent fire spread in a home than flammable elements like wood, such as worktops, floors, and walls.
• Concrete is recyclable and can be utilized as aggregates in new concrete mixtures or roadbeds. It frequently uses industrial waste and byproducts, keeping them out of landfills.
• Concrete is more cost-effective than other building materials since it can endure much longer.
• This material is economical and could save you a lot of money over time because of its long lifespan and low maintenance requirements.
• It is versatile and retains heat. 

Issues with Working with Ready-Mixed Concrete: 

Although concrete is impermeable, it is also porous, so if it is not correctly coated, it can readily discolour. Therefore, after the concrete has dried, you should seal it using either a penetrating or a topical sealer, regardless of the concrete project you undertake at home.

You must reapply the sealant every couple of years or as directed by the manufacturer.

What Is Concrete Used For?

A homeowner’s dream come true are concrete floors. To match any interior design, we can customize them with coloured dyes, stamps, embedding materials, etchings, and polishes.

Due to their resistance to scratches and scuffs, they are exceptionally durable. Additionally, cleaning them only calls for a quick sweep and mop. For stairs and basement floors, concrete is also fantastic.

Walls Concrete walls are simple to clean and maintain, especially on the external walls of your home. Extreme weather conditions and harsh elements won’t harm them. Additionally, concrete walls will protect you and your property from fire because they are fire-resistant.

Additionally, concrete walls keep rodents from tunnelling into your house. These also do a great job of muffling outside noise.

Countertops

Since concrete countertops are seamless and waterproof, they are perfect for indoor and outdoor kitchens and bathrooms. These countertops have no joints or gaps because they are made in a single pour. Thus, water cannot leak in.

Concrete countertops are poured into specific moulds, allowing for customization of their size and shape. A sink can even be moulded into the countertop to create a continuous countertop-sink combination. A dish drain, soap dish, and trivet are additional components you might incorporate into the design.

Sinks

Concrete sinks are long-lasting, distinctive, and low-maintenance, whether freestanding or integrated into the countertop. These sinks can last for years with periodic sealing.

Tabletops

Consider choosing concrete for your indoor or outdoor tabletop if you want something solid and long-lasting. These tabletops are customizable to fit your house, and you can use the table for many more years with your family.

Fireplaces: 

We can use a substantial piece of stained concrete to make a contemporary-looking fireplace hearth and mantle. Or, you might stamp it to make it appear like stone or brick. Due to its ability to hold heat, concrete is an excellent fireplace material. The concrete will, therefore, gradually leak heat into your home long after the fire has been put out.

Shower Floors & Walls

Shower stalls made of troweled-on concrete are watertight, low-maintenance, and seamless. Concrete shower walls and sinks are significantly more straightforward to maintain than traditional grouted tiles.

Concrete bathtubs come in a variety of sizes. Single-person, freestanding soaker tubs require little room on the floor. 

If you decide on a vast concrete tub, however, be sure to consider the strength of your floor. Concrete weighs a lot. Therefore, before installing a big tub, an expert must evaluate your flooring.

Residence Accessories

With concrete, practically anything is possible. And concrete accessories can undoubtedly improve the look of your property. Among the numerous household items that are currently being made with concrete are candlesticks, sculptures, tableware, lamps and shades, tiles, and planters.

Trust Concrete Fusion for your decorative concrete project!

Concrete is very sturdy, so why not create something lovely that can be shown inside the home? For additional information on obtaining decorative concrete in Ottawa for big and small projects, get in touch with us. We have all the tips and materials you need to get the job done right. Our friendly team is available to answer all of your questions, so don’t hesitate to reach out and get your project started today!