Re: [GBlist] Confused about Stained Concrete

[Donna Watkins <donna@theherbsplace.com>]

I was told that concrete is a toxic substance.  One person I know has had
her foundation poured and is leaving it sit for three years to "gas off."

We're building with a basement and I would love to avoid all the cost of
flooring down there for the rooms and thought of concrete but ruled it out
because of having talked to this person.

Can y'all enlighten me a bit!?  We're working on the flooring costs right
now and trying to lighten the load, so this would be a great option.

By stained concrete, does that mean, it is stained before pouring?  What
about painting it with one of the good environ-friendly paints instead since
it would actually be the foundation slab which includes other areas that
don't need to be decorative [workshop, garage, etc.]

Blessings to you!
Donna
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> From: "Bonnie Bruce" <b2@b2andco.com>
> Reply-To: <b2@b2andco.com>
> Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 10:01:18 -0700
> To: greenbuilding@crest.org
> Subject: [GBlist] Stained Concrete
> 
> Cathy
> 
> All the stained concrete I have specified has been for good size commercial
> projects.  I have always been pleased with the results.  If you are not
> trying to achieve a perfectly even opaque finish (as with paint) you will be
> too.  It goes down well over new and old concrete with different
> effects--but I like the marbled finish staining gives.  It is just about the
> most inexpensive finish you can apply to a floor and it demands very little
> maintenance.  L.M. Scoffield makes a good line of stains.
> 
> 
> Bonnie Bruce, IIDA, USGBC, LEED Accredited Professional
> B2 & Co.
> Smart Sustainable Interior Design
> 503.226.9489
> 
> "..be the change you wish to see.."  M. Gandhi
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