Understanding Flooring Costs
Accurate concrete flooring cost calculations ensure proper budgeting and quality results.
- Base Costs Plain gray: $4-8/ft². Colored: $8-12/ft². Stamped: $12-18/ft². Polished: $5-8/ft². Stained: $7-12/ft². Epoxy: $3-12/ft². Overlay: $7-15/ft².
- Material Specifications Concrete: 4" typical, 4000 psi. Fiber: 1.5 lbs/yd³. Mesh: 6×6 W1.4×W1.4. Vapor barrier: 10 mil. Base: 4" granular. Cure: dissipating type.
- Labor Components Placement: $2-4/ft². Finishing: $1-3/ft². Staining: $2-4/ft². Sealing: $0.50-1/ft². Polishing: $3-5/ft². Joint filling: $2-4/LF.
- Additional Features Borders: $8-15/LF. Logos: $500-1000 each. Saw cuts: $2-4/LF. Control joints: $2-4/LF. Drainage: $15-25/LF. Thickened edge: $10-15/LF.
Installation Guide
Surface Preparation
Subgrade: 95% compaction. Vapor test: 3 lbs/1000ft²/24hr. Base: level ±1/4". Temperature: 50-90°F. Moisture: <80% RH. Clean substrate.
Quality Standards
Flatness: FF25/FL20. Tolerance: ±1/4" in 10'. Cure: 7 days min. Joint spacing: 30× thickness. Edge curl: <1/4". Crack width: <1/32".
Maintenance Costs
Sealer: $0.30/ft²/year. Polish: $1/ft²/2yrs. Clean: $0.10/ft²/month. Repair: $5-10/ft². Joint fill: $2-4/LF/5yrs. Strip/wax: $1/ft²/yr.
Warranty Items
Standard: 1 year. Extended: 2-5 years +10%. Repairs: included first 90 days. Maintenance plan: $0.15/ft²/month. Annual inspection required.
Design Considerations
Usage
Consider traffic load.
Climate
Account for weather.
Drainage
Plan proper slope.
Joints
Control crack patterns.
Maintenance Tips
- Cleaning Regular sweeping and mopping.
- Sealing Reapply as needed.
- Repairs Address cracks promptly.
- Protection Use appropriate cleaners.