flooring
Stained / scored concrete
Acid-stained or water-stained concrete with optional saw-cut joints. Variable mottled finish; less expensive than full polish.
Cost tier
BUDGET
Cost / sqft
$4–$9
Install
specialty
Durability
premium
Maintenance
medium
Moisture
excellent
Cost notes
Reseal every 5-10 years to maintain finish.
Aesthetic
- Finish: matte, satin
- Color range: earth tones, warm browns, mottled
- Visual weight: heavy
Climate suitability
✓ Hot-humid
✓ Hot-dry
✓ Mixed-humid
✓ Mixed-dry
✓ Cold
✓ Arctic
Source
Architectural Graphic Standards — Architectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter
Tags: concrete, stained, industrial