{"id":6724,"date":"2022-11-01T05:22:51","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T05:22:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/?p=6724"},"modified":"2023-01-19T05:50:49","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T05:50:49","slug":"how-to-make-a-concrete-basement-floor-look-nice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/how-to-make-a-concrete-basement-floor-look-nice\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Concrete Basement Floor Look Nice"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6724\" class=\"elementor elementor-6724\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0447cf5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0447cf5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-16 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3e3e66b\" data-id=\"3e3e66b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2b31d12\" data-id=\"2b31d12\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95356ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95356ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>How to Make a Concrete Basement Floor Look Nice! If you have a concrete basement floor, it&#8217;s likely that you don&#8217;t spend too much time thinking about how to make it look nicer. After all, it&#8217;s just a basement floor, right? Wrong! Your concrete basement floor can be made to look amazing with a few simple tips. In this blog post, we will discuss 10 tips for making your <a href=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/decorative-concrete-advice\/\">concrete basement floor look great<\/a>!<\/p><p><span class=\"ui-provider ul b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/how-to-make-a-concrete-basement-floor-look-nice\/#How_to_Make_a_Concrete_Basement_Floor_Look_Nice\" title=\"How to Make a Concrete Basement Floor Look Nice\">How to Make a Concrete Basement Floor Look Nice<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/how-to-make-a-concrete-basement-floor-look-nice\/#1_Start_with_a_Clean_Slate\" title=\"1. Start with a Clean Slate\">1. Start with a Clean Slate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/how-to-make-a-concrete-basement-floor-look-nice\/#2_Add_Some_Color\" title=\"2. Add Some Color\">2. Add Some Color<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/how-to-make-a-concrete-basement-floor-look-nice\/#3_Polish_it_Up\" title=\"3. Polish it Up\u00a0\">3. Polish it Up\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/how-to-make-a-concrete-basement-floor-look-nice\/#3_Seal_it_Up\" title=\"3. Seal it Up\">3. Seal it Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/how-to-make-a-concrete-basement-floor-look-nice\/#4_Add_some_Texture\" title=\"4. Add some Texture\u00a0\">4. Add some Texture\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/how-to-make-a-concrete-basement-floor-look-nice\/#5_Install_Lighting\" title=\"5. Install Lighting\u00a0\">5. Install Lighting\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/how-to-make-a-concrete-basement-floor-look-nice\/#7_Add_Some_Warmth\" title=\"7. Add Some Warmth\">7. Add Some Warmth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/how-to-make-a-concrete-basement-floor-look-nice\/#8_Install_Storage\" title=\"8. Install Storage\">8. Install Storage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/how-to-make-a-concrete-basement-floor-look-nice\/#8_Hang_Art_or_Photos\" title=\"8. Hang Art or Photos\">8. Hang Art or Photos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/how-to-make-a-concrete-basement-floor-look-nice\/#9_Add_Some_Plants\" title=\"9. Add Some Plants\u00a0\">9. Add Some Plants\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/how-to-make-a-concrete-basement-floor-look-nice\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\u00a0\">Conclusion\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_a_Concrete_Basement_Floor_Look_Nice\"><\/span>How to Make a Concrete Basement Floor Look Nice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #333333; background-color: transparent;\">A concrete basement floor can be an eyesore, but there are ways to make it look nicer. Below are some tips:<\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Start_with_a_Clean_Slate\"><\/span>1. Start with a Clean Slate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Make sure your <a href=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/concrete-floor-coating-options\/\">concrete basement floor<\/a> is clean and free of dirt and debris before you start any type of treatment or decoration. A power washer can be used to quickly and easily clean your floor.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Add_Some_Color\"><\/span>2. Add Some Color<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Adding a touch of color to your concrete basement floor can really make it pop! There are a few different ways to do this, such as painting the entire floor one solid color, adding a decorative stencil design, or even painting a mural.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Polish_it_Up\"><\/span>3. Polish it Up\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Polishing your concrete basement floor will give it a nice shine and also help to protect it from stains and dirt. There are many different types of polishes available on the market, so be sure to choose one that is specifically <a href=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/concrete-floor-coating-options\/\">designed for concrete floors<\/a>.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Seal_it_Up\"><\/span>3. Seal it Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Sealing your concrete basement floor will help to protect it from moisture and stains. There are many different types of sealers available, so be sure to choose one that is specifically designed for concrete floors.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Add_some_Texture\"><\/span>4. Add some Texture\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Adding texture to your concrete basement floor can really make it stand out! There are a few different ways to add texture, such as using a stamped concrete design, adding sand or aggregate to the surface, or even using stencils.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Install_Lighting\"><\/span>5. Install Lighting\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Lighting can really make a difference in the overall look of your concrete basement floor. There are many different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homestratosphere.com\/types-of-lighting\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">types of lighting<\/a> available, so be sure to choose one that is specifically designed for concrete floors.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Add_Some_Warmth\"><\/span>7. Add Some Warmth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Adding warmth to your concrete basement floor will make it more inviting and comfortable to spend time in. There are a few different ways to add warmth, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/floorshields.com\/metallic-epoxy-floor-installation\/\">installing radiant floor<\/a> heating, adding area rugs, or even using electric blankets.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Install_Storage\"><\/span>8. Install Storage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>If you have a lot of stuff in your basement, then you&#8217;ll want to install some storage so that everything has a place. There are many different types of storage available, so be sure to choose one that is specifically designed for concrete floors.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Hang_Art_or_Photos\"><\/span>8. Hang Art or Photos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Hanging art or photos on your concrete basement walls can really make the space feel more like home. There are many different ways to hang art or photos, so be sure to choose one that is specifically designed for concrete walls.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Add_Some_Plants\"><\/span>9. Add Some Plants\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Adding plants to your concrete basement can really liven up the space and make it feel more like home. There are many different types of plants that do well in basements, so be sure to choose ones that are specifically designed for growing in low-light conditions.<\/p><p>By following these simple tips, you can easily transform your concrete basement floor from drab to fab! If you need help with any of these tips, or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us today. We would be more than happy to assist you.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>In conclusion, making a concrete basement floor look nice does not have to be difficult. With a little bit of preparation and the right products, you can achieve great results. So don&#8217;t be discouraged if your basement looks drab, with a little effort, you can make it look fabulous!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-16 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4bfd70c\" data-id=\"4bfd70c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Make a Concrete Basement Floor Look Nice! 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