The DIY concrete floor finishing products are rarely up to "snuff" for a living situation. Most are meant to be put down in a garage where it doesn't matter if it bubbles and lifts in a year or two. Many have failed because of wrong application technique, wrong use, wrong product for the concrete, etc. A finished concrete floor in a new build is a great option. The concrete professionals will get the surface ready for polishing. The concrete floor finisher (may be a different person than the guy who installed the slab) will come in and clean/shot blast the concrete and add a layer of appropriate, high-end, high-density concrete. This concrete is then stained (if you want it) or if you want simply polished and coated with appropriate epoxy. It may take more than 1 application of the stain/epoxy to get the look you are after. This is not a "money" saving product...it is a lifestyle finish that is equal to (in price) other medium/high end finishes. It is very important to understand the quality of concrete seen with a normal slab/subfloor is NOT good enough to be polished and stained. That's why a new coating of high-end stuff is added to the slab. This high-end concrete has all the right properties to receive stain/polish/epoxy.

Hello April, It's an old wood floor and each slab of wood accepts the stains differently so getting exact match is very difficult. Sanding, staining and repolishing the existing flooring to match the new floor is a likely solution to your dilemma. Its a messy and time taking procedure though. Easier way out would be to check with original vendor if he still sells the same variety. Or request them to visit with some other matching samples. Thanks, Nitin CORNERSTONE DESIGNS Bangalore.

In moderate budget you can go with vitrified tiles of any brands like RAK, Kajaria,Somany etc they have quiet decent collection and variations suitable for living room. If you are looking at large living room then ,granite also can be option with minimal joints single or two shade combination work well cost would be 150 rs per sft on wards including laying. Italian marble definitely has seamless finish which can add richness to the living room ,cost including laying would start from 350 rs per sft on wards depending on the marble shade grains and thickness purchased. If you are the one who would love to explore new materials then,there are many other options like polished concrete flooring , Epoxy or rustic tile floors etc which is good value add . Important : irrespective of any materials used workmanship makes all the difference. Floating Spaces Bangalore.

Your terrazzo flooring is one of the most durable floors but they need to be cleaned and sealed with a clear penetrating sealer to enhance their appearance and to prevent wear and tear. This is a hairline crack, simply sand the area with 80 grit paper, fill the crack with white portland cement, let dry, sand again with 200 grit paper, once satisfied apply concrete sealer.