Recycled Concrete Flooring

Being environmentally friendly and aware is important in this age of increasing waste, greenhouse gases, and diminishing resources.  Where possible recycled materials should be used and one material that is great for flooring is recycled concrete.  Here’s some more information.

What is Recycled Concrete Flooring?

Recycled concrete flooring is concrete flooring that utilises waste materials in its manufacture. For example, it could be poured concrete floors (such as concrete slabs) that use batch plant wastes, waste window glass and fly ash as aggregates.  You can even use recycled concrete as the aggregate for the new concrete.  It could also be in the form of concrete pavers made using fly ash and laid to create beautiful outdoor floors.  These wastes would otherwise be disposed of or go to landfill and recycling these to create new concrete that is much more environmentally friendly and cleaner.
Another form of recycled concrete flooring is to use broken up slabs as a paving material, much in the same way that you would use slate pavers.  You can create interesting patterns and designs that look at home in your outdoor area and bring a real feeling of charm.  The only requirement is that the pieces of concrete are the same thickness is that you don’t have to dig your base to different depths to get a level surface.

Using Recycled Concrete Flooring

Recycled concrete flooring is a great option for exterior or interior floors.  You can apply colours to the surface if you wish to have colours other than drab grey, and use sealers and waxes to bring out the shine and effect in the concrete.  Colouring processes include acid staining, applying paint, and using coloured sealants.  Non slip properties can be added to your sealant to make the floor safer.