Beautify: Decorative Concrete Opportunities & Techniques

Looking for a beautiful flooring solution for your commercial and residential projects? Decorative concrete, an increasingly popular trend among commercial property owners and consumers, offers an innovative and cost-effective method for transforming new or existing concrete substrates into striking works of art. 

At this session, you'll explore a variety of decorative techniques for concrete substrates. You'll also discover what needs to happen to the concrete before and after applying the decorative treatment to ensure a beautiful and long-lasting result.

Learning Objectives

  1. Discuss surface preparation methods, and learn how to prepare concrete to accept stains and sealers.
  2. Review types of sealers and factors to consider when specifying a product that will protect the concrete substrate and preserve the color.
  3. Discover how to evaluate and analyze the condition of the concrete and how to make minor repairs before coating selection and application.
  4. Learn about various decorative concrete treatments for concrete substrates (e.g., concrete resurfaces, overlays, and coloring techniques) and how to determine which treatment meets owner expectations and project demands.