Italian design brand 'Ideal Work' leveraged acid stain finishings on concrete floors to create a compelling and unique aesthetic. While concrete flooring can be cold and harsh in certain settings, Ideal Work's new color-changing chemical solution mitigates this appearance, offering a beautifully variegated pattern.
The enhanced flooring is created when the acidic solution containing metallic salts reacts with free lime. By the end of the reaction, the stain is similar to the nuances of natural stone or weathered materials. This gives off a rich and natural-looking texture to overcome the industrial look of concrete. Seven standard color customization options are available, including Fern Green, Amber, Terracotta, Brown Turquoise, Ebony, and Jade.
Variegated Concrete Floors
Italian Brand 'Ideal Work' Debuted a Dyanmic New Acid Stain Finish
Trend Themes
1. Variegated Concrete - Acid stain finishings on concrete floors create a unique aesthetic
2. Color-changing Solutions - The use of chemical solutions to create variegated patterns for floors can be applied to other surfaces
3. Natural-looking Textures - The use of acid stains to give concrete a natural-looking texture has potential in the interior design industry
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - The acid stain technique can be used to create unique and natural-looking textures in floors and other surfaces
2. Construction - The use of chemical solutions to create variegated patterns on floors could inspire the use of similar solutions for other aspects of construction
3. Flooring - The acid stain finishings on concrete floors could potentially disrupt the flooring industry by offering a unique and natural-looking alternative to traditional flooring options