Our team just completed laying stain for a basement in Milton. Its a 'Green' project.

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We ground the floor to a swirl free finish, detail cleaned the surface and then applied the stain with a proprietatry spray system.  It dispenses the pigments at a very fine rate and provides an unparallelled floor result.  Tomorrow we apply a specialized epoxy sealer.  This floor will dazzle!

Carol · Answer

We're the homeowners and really love how this is turning out. The guys did the first application and after we talked understood what I was after. They got it.  Can't wait to see how it looks after the poly goes on.  Here's a couple of photos.
Will post a photo after the poly.  The whole process has been really fun.

Kevin M. Veler, Law Office of · Answer

Very nice job.  Almost makes me wish I had a basement.

Miriam Illions · Answer

Wow, looks awesome!

3po3 · Answer

Tell me more about the 'green-ness.' How is this more green than other methods of doing the same thing?

WallsTreat Studio/ Kass Wilson · Answer

What a great way to treat basement floors.

Amazing Improvements and Garages · Answer

@ Steve, first, we are repurposing the concrete and not introducing more carpet or wood to find its way into a dump, secondly, the materials we are using are not reactive acids, therefore, no VOC's or caustic odors are introduced into the living quarters, finally the sealer contains no VOC's, yet is highly durable and suited for a home with 100 lb dogs with nails that could scratch and remove a lesser coating.   Its the proper matching the materials to the needs of the client within the spectrum of 'concrete staining'.  As you may have read in the article on concrete staining, there are many ways to achieve the end result.  Only one way is best.  I developed a pressurized spray system that produces fine/even particulates and therefore a MUCH nicer application of stain.  In the end, the floor looks better than any other (of its type) in town.  The average applicator uses a garden pump sprayer to apply the stain.  This leads to LOTS of drips and other stain generated floor imperfections.  We, no longer have these issues with our installations.  Its what seperates those who 'say' they can do these floors from a REAL floor pro!  Thanks all for the comments.  I'll post a few more once the epoxy is lain.  BTW, Like it?  How about a thumbs up?

3po3 · Answer

Yeah, it looks great. Thanks for the reply. I was right with you on the not adding new materials. I just wasn't clear on the VOCs, etc. Very nice.

Carol · Answer

Sealer went on today - won't be able to take a better photo until Sunday but this is today - we really like how it turned out.

This process has been so easy!  We've had to lots of projects over the years and we're always waiting for something to happen.  This, however, was a pleasure. The guys (Jody and Cardale - sorry if I've misspelled) were great to work with.  Zero Creepy Factor - a rating my friends and I use
when rating vendors.  :)  We look forward to putting our stuff back and finally going through boxes.  Basement needs several more jobs but for now it'll work.  The bonus is that it was done in an eco-friendly manner.
Humans and dogs can breathe easy.  Thanks Amazing!

Cheryl F · Answer

Looks really good!  Nice work

Amazing Improvements and Garages · Answer

So happy we passed the 'creepy factor' test!  The guys and I are so pleased to hear you and Kevin are satisfied with our efforts.  As we discussed, there were so many ways to get to the end result but only one RIGHT way.  Sounds as if we found the best path for all involved!  Thanks for selecting Amazing Improvements for this project!!!

Ken H · Answer

I have never been a fan of bare or painted concrete. I just don't like the look. It looks cheap to me. I would prefer a nice terrazzo - concrete finished with terrazzo is beautiful and very functional. Can be done with zero-VOC bonding agents as well.

Peace Painting Co., Inc. · Answer

Bullet proof, naturally beautiful and it will stay that way.  Sounds like you got an A+ with no a no VOC/Creepy factor rating.
CP

Amazing Improvements and Garages · Answer

Ken, Terrazo is a wonderful approach to a concrete slab.  Perhaps not a basement perhaps due to the propensity to outgas moisture from the slab which could subsequently delaminate a terrazo finish.  Unfortunately, the costs would also have doubled or tripled.  In a perfect economic world, terrazo could have been a considered option, albiet not the best approach for the application.  One of the key benefits is the ablilty for this floor to 'breath' moisture vapor without delamanination.  Like I said, there are a lot of options to be considered, the client selects the one most relavent to their needs.  Appreciate the comment!

Peace Painting Co., Inc. · Answer

So if the floor has some moisture moving through, ie does not pass the rubber mat test, you can still use this product?
CP

Faidra at CA Global Inc · Answer

great job amazing, u live up to your name

Amazing Improvements and Garages · Answer

The existing slab condition and the choice of matched sealer will allow some moisture to pass as long as the sealer is not overly cross-linked.  Only where there is no chance of slab moisture, would I use a tightly cross linked sealer/urethane sealer.  Those floors even appear 'thicker'.

Hudson Designs · Answer

Looks great Amazing!!!!!

Joy B · Answer

I really like this look.

Kevin M. Veler, Law Office of · Answer

The finished look is definitely Amazing!  Wish I had known about you when I had my garage floor finished.

Amazing Improvements and Garages · Answer

I stopped by yesterday to drop off a couple gallons of high solids floor wax and took a few pics of the finished flooring.  What do ya think?  Does it deserve a thumbs up?

Kevin M. Veler, Law Office of · Answer

Looks great.  Would love to see what the overall look will be once the homeowner sets up the room.  Hint hint Carol!

Melissa W · Answer

First time poster, long time friend (of Carol). I really love the way this turned out and look forward to seeing it once your whole room is in place. Let me know how it works with the dogs--both how it holds up to their claws and how they handle the surface (do they slip around).

Amazing Improvements and Garages · Answer

Hi Melissa, the dogs played a role in a 'no-fee change order'.  The system can be sealed with its associated water based, acrylic sealer, but I got to thinking about those 4 legged companions.  Carol and I discussed switching to a more robust material that would be a bit glossier, but stand up to their nails.  We both agreed on a specialized waterborne epoxy sealer.  We both love how the colors jump off the floor.

Amazing Improvements and Garages · Answer

Oh, another close up of the floor...

Cher D · Answer

pretty

Tammie W · Answer

Very nice!!!

Gwen H · Answer

Really like the look and the 'green' factor.  Also, like the intelligent responses from Amazing Improvements on this thread.  Will definitely keep your name for when it is time to upgrade my concrete areas.

Carol · Answer

We really like it and look forward to finishing it.  I anticipate slippage with the dogs - esp. coming in wet.  But....as Melissa knows - they did that at the other house on the wood floors running around!  They'll adjust and once furniture is in there won't be one giant open area for them to feel like they have to run amok.  I'm not worried about them or whether they'll ruin the floor which is huge for us.  Next....painting.

Sheryll S · Answer

I live in Florida and do not have a basement, but a concrete slab home and would love to have this done to my ruined with black glue, Terrazzo floors.  Can you sand Terrazzo without ruining it?  I can not afford to pay to have this done.

Amazing Improvements and Garages · Answer

Sheryll, thanks for the comment... Glue can be removed with chemicals and hand scrapers.  Sanding it may be a solution after this by renting a machine at home depot.  My only concern is when all the glue is removed chemically and mechanically. if the terrazo may be too scratched up as well as deglossed to be saved with an acrylic floor sealer.  If you cant have it done professionally, it may wind up a disaster....  Not seeing it, I really can't comment either way.

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