Concrete Floors:
Brushed Finishes

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.