Barndominium Flooring - Stained, Polished Concrete & Epoxy Floors - Craftsman Concrete Floors - Texas Polished Concrete (2024)

FAQs

What is the best flooring for a barndominium? ›

Polished concrete, epoxy coatings, and barndominium stained concrete floors have the strength to outlast almost any other residential or commercial flooring option.

While epoxy covers concrete, a stain simply changes its appearance. Staining is best when you want to give your concrete a new look, but preserve its natural appearance. Keep in mind there may be more maintenance involved with concrete staining, as the surface is still porous.

While it does give it a flashier look than polishing, acid stained concrete will always be subject to damaging easier than polished concrete. Polished concrete, on the other hand, does very little damage to the concrete.

Steel framing, popular in barndominium construction for its durability and resistance to pests, can be more expensive than traditional wood framing. Framing costs can range from $20 to $50 per square foot, making it one of the most significant portions of the construction budget.

For barndominiums up to 1,500 sq. ft., most recommendations fall between a 4” and 6″ thick slab. This accommodates moderate traffic and furnishings adequately without excessive concrete use. The steel perimeter beams of barndominium kits require less internal slab support than wood framing.

There's no hard and fast answer, and both flooring solutions offer a range of benefits to home and business owners. That being said, epoxy flooring does trump polished concrete in terms of look, toughness, safety, and versatility – it's definitely worth investigating further.

With professional concrete installation, a proactive polished concrete floor maintenance plan, and occasional deep cleaning, a polished concrete flooring system can last 20 years or more with minimal hassle.

This is a natural response to surface tension created by moisture evaporation and temperature fluctuations, which could be caused by underfloor heating or solar gain. As flooring specialists we understand how and why concrete behaves in this way. We're also able to take action to mitigate against it.

Polished concrete flooring may be ground several times in order to increase its shine. The higher level of polish you desire for your flooring, the more expensive it will be.

What color stained concrete is best? ›

The most popular colors for concrete stains are earth tones including browns, tans, and terra cottas. Gray, green and blue hues are also possible. Color choice ultimately depends on the desired appearance for the project.

If you are planning to park large, heavy vehicles inside (such as trucks or larger RVs), you should consider making the slab 6″ thick, and using 4000-psi concrete. You may not need this for a kit home, but often times a barndominium may be used to store vehicles and heavy equipment.

The answer to whether you can put wood floors in your barndominium is a resounding yes. Wood floors not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of a barndominium but also add to its functionality and overall value.

By ensuring proper ventilation, using moisture-resistant materials, maintaining consistent indoor temperature and humidity levels, and being vigilant about potential moisture sources, you can create a healthy and mold-free living environment in your new barndominium.

Properly executed, an embedded perimeter beam concrete slab foundation formulated from high strength 5,000 PSI concrete mix designs provides ideal structural support for the tremendous clear spans and dynamic live loads generated over generations of family life within your barndo.