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Concrete Floors:
Brushed Finishes
Grab a broom and let your imagination run wild. Applying brushed finishes on concrete began as a practical matter. Contractors needed a method to aesthetically "put a bite" on smooth concrete so driveways, pool decks and other surfaces wouldn't be too slippery.
by Joan Stanus
But today, as contractors increasingly seek new methods to decoratively finish concrete, brushing or "brooming" the surface has evolved into a fairly uncomplicated, yet versatile, technique to create unique artistic applications.
"The possibilities are endless," notes Devin Johnson, vice president of Architectural Concrete and Design Inc., the Salt Lake City-based company that serves as the Utah franchise for Bomanite Corp.
"It's more or less artistry," he adds. "It's like putting a brush in an artist's hand and letting him create on a canvas … except this is on concrete. You pick a pattern and go with it. People just keep taking it a step further and further."
Contractors like Lee Levig of Concrete Works concur.
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