Concrete works well in bathrooms for the same reasons that ceramic tile is so ideal for the same space—it’s easy to clean and it can’t be damaged by water.
Not surprisingly, the same drawbacks associated with ceramic tile also apply to concrete. Concrete can be cold, and it can be slippery if it has the wrong type of finish or surface treatment.
Concrete is also very hard, but this is a less significant drawback in the bathroom than it is in other living spaces.
The simple ground-and-polished plain concrete flooring surfaces that were once standard are now giving way to much more diverse installations of dyed, acid-stained, or textured concrete that give these floors much more diversity.
Once relegated to homes with a modern, industrial aesthetic, concrete floors can now be given treatments that allow them to be used in many different home styles.
Concrete scores very highly in the cleaning and maintenance category. Aside from periodic sealing of the surface to prevent stains, concrete is effectively maintenance-free.
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