Check with the better business bureau.
Acid stain floor companies.
Once sealed with a clear or tinted concrete sealer the color effect unique to each stained surface will last for years to come.
I live in rural alaska built a home about 8 years ago and acid stained the first two floors.
Direct colors stains create permanent color effects in concrete gunite cement plaster stucco shotcrete natural stone marble cultured stone limestone and other surfaces.
No two acid stained floors will be the same.
Depending on the amount of preparation your surface needs you can get this unique durable flooring option for as low as 60 cents a square foot including all the tools needed to apply the finish.
Vinyl floors are made entirely from pvc plastic and may come as planks tiles or sheets.
They are inexpensive and waterproof.
Check with licensing authorities 3.
Jill thank you for sharing your acid stain experience.
But everything can be done by even a beginning diyer.
Thus the buyer accepts responsibility for doing due diligence on any firm prior to contracting with them.
I won t get into the long story with my floors but the problem i ve had has been with the sealer eventually peeling in high traffic areas.
Vinyl plank flooring is a great choice for moist areas like bathrooms kitchens and entryways while laminate flooring is a good choice for living rooms bedrooms and other non wet areas.