If your unfinished basement contains concrete walls, flooring, or countertops  , the idea of turning it into a more comfortable and relaxing hangout space may seem like a stretch. However, the pros at A & B Granicrete Cincinnati, based in Amelia, OH, know this isn’t the case. In fact, they believe you can easily accomplish this goal with the help of concrete coatings. Here’s a look at how your basement will benefit from epoxy coatings and concrete overlays.

Overlay Countertops

Perhaps you want to add a bar area or bathroom to your basement.  Light weight concrete overlay countertops are more affordable and just as beautiful as natural stone. With an infinite number of color choices that are fashioned to appear as granite, marble, quartz, or full thickness concrete,  you can have the gathering place you’ve always wanted  

Epoxy Coatings

Epoxy resin coatings typically include metallic powders, acrylic chips, and quartz sand to produce a hard, chemical finish that resists solvents. Because these coatings are durable and easy to clean, you can expect them to withstand heavy wear. Epoxy coatings are perfect for floors that receive plenty of foot traffic.

Epoxy coatings even offer protection to existing concrete floors. Think of the epoxy coat as a shield over the concrete, and the results hide existing chips and cracks. Due to its seamless surface, water beads up on epoxy, so you can avoid water damage throughout your basement.

Concrete Overlay

On the other hand, you can resurface concrete floors with an overlay. Decorative overlays permanently mask imperfections on concrete. They’re typically made with a polymer blended with cement, sand, and other additives. These ingredients allow the overlay to provide enhanced performance and a beautiful appearance of stone, tile, or marble.

To give your basement a face-lift, you’ll need to make its concrete surfaces more durable and attractive. Thankfully, A & B Granicrete Cincinnati can help with their high-quality epoxy and concrete coatings. With a team of certified installers, these professionals are committed to helping you update any part of your home. Give them a call today to learn more about their services at (513) 233-1805. Or, like them on Facebook for news and updates.