Six outdoor flooring choices for you

The strong wind could swing up the soil and then twirl it until it spreads it all over the house, leaving everywhere dusty. Coupled with the fact that the air pollution it causes is harmful to our respiratory system and not sanitary. With all these being put into consideration, you should see why architectural outdoor flooring is important, and how it is just not for aesthetics. With that being said, you can see why it is important to have professionals, to construct the best outdoor flooring for you.

There is a wide variety of designs and types of outdoor flooring that you could choose for your home, which could depend on your choice, your budget and professional advice, etc.

The different types of outdoor flooring

1. Poured concrete floor

If you are looking for a good outdoor flooring that won’t cost so much, then poured concrete is the option for you. The concrete is mixed with cement, sand and water, and then it is poured into a framework, usually a large squared frame, it is afterwards placed on the surface in an interlocked arrangement, and then comes the finishing. The most important part of poured concrete is the finishing because it determines the final look of the flooring. They are different kinds of concrete finishes, and they are as follows; coloured finish, trowelled finish, screeded finish, salt finish, stamped concrete finish, broom finish, etc. These different techniques can be used specifically or in combination to give you the perfect look of what you want. The final process in the installation of poured concrete is the curing. A good curing calls for high durability. The greatest advantage of poured concrete is its unique outcome, the professional floorer could take advantage of its various finishes to make magic. This type of flooring gives a house a modern look, which solely depends on the finishing.

2. Concrete/brick flooring

Unlike the poured concrete, this type of flooring material comes as already made from the factory. They come in small sizes and different designs. They are installed in interlocks, they don’t need finishing and curing as these are already done at the factory, thus concrete and block flooring allow for easier installation than poured concrete. It is very durable and requires easy maintenance and care. This type of outdoor flooring is seen in most modern houses in Nigeria these days.

3. Porcelain/ceramic flooring

Porcelain flooring gives the exterior look of a building an ultra modern look and feel. Porcelain is made from fired clay. It comes in different sizes and shapes. Its shiny ceramic appearance can add great beauty to a building. As great as it sounds, it is important to know that porcelain flooring is not cost effective, but if you are all out for the exterior look of your building and you want to add some shimmer to your building, then porcelain flooring should be the perfect option for you. It is highly durable, and it requires little maintenance.

4. Plastic flooring

Plastic flooring, although not popular, is still used in some modern homes. These materials used in this kind of flooring are derived from polymer, it could be rubber, vinyl, polyvinyl chloride (pvc), etc. They are already made into a desired shape, and only need to be installed by the professional floorer. It is durable, weather resistant and requires low maintenance. If you are looking for a different look for your home, from what you see everyday, then you might want to go for this type of flooring, as it is uncommon.

5. Artificial grass flooring

If you are aiming for a nature inspired floor, then you might want to use artificial grass for your outdoor flooring. It comes as a rug and it needs an already existing base to be placed upon, which could be concrete, gravel, etc. It can serve as a floor covering for the entire floor or can be incorporated into some parts of a different kind of flooring, which depends on the look you want. Artificial grass carpets come in different colors. It is cost effective, durable and it is easy to maintain.

6. Pea gravel flooring

Although this is hardly seen in modern houses these days, it is still a good option if you are trying to save some money. Small bits of gravel are poured over the soil to make the floor. It is not a great idea if you are all about aesthetics, but it is weather resistant. It could be used as a choice for your outdoor flooring instead of leaving your floors bare.

Bottom line

As your outdoor flooring is not just about aesthetics, you need the best floorers to do your flooring, for beautification and durability. Here at Daibau, we have the best floorers that would install your outdoor flooring and make it all in one.