For new construction or for concrete poured over an existing slab you have the option to add radiant heat electrical cables or hot water tubes embedded in the concrete to create warm comfy floors.
Finished concrete flooring existing slab.
Be sure to use actual acid stain however.
Concrete floors can be susceptible to settling and cracking over time and this is a more frequent problem when an existing structural slab has adapted to a finished residential flooring surface such as when a basement or loft condo has been converted to living space.
Acid staining can be a diy project.
The acid stains are mottled and add some visual texture to the floor so that imperfections in an existing slab don t stick out.
The best practice when selecting flooring that is safe durable and won t trap allergens may be the interior concrete slab as the floor surface.
This gives you the ability to expose concrete floor slabs hidden by other floor coverings such as carpet or vinyl tile or add a finish to a concrete basement floor.
Many floor finishes including staining dyeing polishing and decorative coatings can be applied to existing concrete as well as new concrete.