Maintenance and repair are sometimes overlooked when it comes to considering a decorative concrete installation, but neither ought to be dismissed. Maintenance is a key component of keeping a stained or polished floor looking fresh and scuff-free over the years. Sealers wear off and need to be regularly recoated onto a floor surface. Cleaning options can also vary from one coating to the next.

When concrete needs repairing, often, the problem is cracking. Foundation crack repairs can be fixed with crack injection, among other solutions. Small cracks can appear in any concrete slab, of course, not just in a foundation.

One common concern with concrete is moisture, either passing through the slab via cracks or being emitted as a byproduct of curing. Moisture can complicate both maintenance and repair efforts.