Artistic Decor Systems 

Discover the Flooring Option that is Not Only Beautiful

But

Durable, Cost Effective and Low Maintenance

Concrete Stained Floors 

Dear Concrete Stain Floor Enthusiast:                                                                                                                              

Welcome and thank you for taking the time to stop by today to learn about the flooring option that is gaining popularity daily as the alternative of choice to hardwoods, tile and carpet. A flooring option that is durable, extremely cost effective and incredibly easy to  maintain.

Quite frankly concrete stained floors and concrete overlay stained floors aren't for everyone or every situation but when they are, concrete stained floors can add an enhancement to your decor that no other flooring options can. Seamless concrete flooring maintenance is as easy as dust mopping and an occasional damp mop. Compare that to carpet cleaning, stained and dull hardwood floors and dirty tile grout and you can see there just may be a better alternative.  

With concrete stained floors you can create a basement floor that is easy to clean up after the kids, yet is still elegant enough to entertain your friends that evening. You can create a "rustic" look or achieve a stunning and distinctive ambience to your decor that is durable and will be an ongoing topic of conversation due to its beauty.

We understand you have many choices in the marketplace but we believe if you look closely you will see the differences in the services and experience we provide whether your project is Residential, Commercial or Industrial.

Concrete Designs and Resurfacing and the Artistic Decor Systems are a perfect example of the old adage "you get what you pay for".

First and foremost we realize that you have come here in search of information concerning the installation, durability, care and maintenance and the array of beautiful options these concrete stained floors can give you.

Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and spend a few minutes here and throughout our web site to do your research. We're confident you will find the answers to all your concrete stain questions. If for some reason you don't find the answer to your question email me directly with "Question" in the subject line at jkgroom@vzw.blackberry.net  and I will respond within 12 hours to your question. If I don't know the answer to your question I will let you know and get that answer within 24 hours.

With Concrete Designs and Resurfacing you get a truly impressive list of services and extras including our No Risk Money Back Guarantee:

Free Estimate and Consultation of your Concrete Stained Flooring Options                                                                                                                 

We will come to your home or place of business and walk the area with you and explain what we feel are your best concrete stain options and their care and the reasoning behind our choice for those options along with direction for their care and maintenance, which isn't much.

View Actual Examples of our Work

You can see literally hundreds of examples of our projects on this web site. We suggest you start in the Featured Project  section and then move on to the Gallery for more examples.

Ten Years Experience and Over One Million Sq. Ft. of Satisfied Customer Installations

CDR has consulted on and designed distinctive flooring for seven restaurant chains and franchises, high-end residential, industrial complexes, shopping plazas and regular folks on a budget. In addition to working closely with architects and designers we work with DIY  clients as well with our in house consultants at no extra charge to you.  Along with our line of concrete stain floors many designers are using our decorative epoxy flooring for their projects as well.

In addition to our design, consultation and installation work we are also manufacturers and distributors of our own line of products which were developed over the last eight years. These are the same line of products that we use on our own projects. Testing and years of installation experience have led us to create what we believe are the finest lines of concrete staining and resurfacing  products on the market. We also have developed a line of sealing, cleaning, stripping and polishing (floor finish) products as well to handle the hard to clean floors, problem areas and give your floor the protection and great long lasting look it deserves. 

Color Samples and Sample Boards

When you decide to use our firm for your project we will install concrete stain color samples on your concrete (in an inconspicuous space such as a closet) or in the case of an overlay we will be happy to create a custom sample board so you can get an idea what you're concrete stained overlay floor will look like.

Moisture Testing and Concrete Surface Inspection

The two major reasons for failure of and deteriorization of concrete stained floors and concrete stained overlay floors as well are moisture and the improper preparation of the concrete surface itself before installation. Inexperienced installers and even most experienced installers are unaware of the potential problems associated with both of these areas of concerns.

1. Because they haven't been in business long enough for their jobs to fail, just wait. 
2. They don't know what to look for 
3. They don't know what to do about the situation once they encounter it. 

We have not only seen most of the problems associated with this area but have experienced and corrected them.

Extras Like These Only Begin to Tell the Story of Concrete Design's Commitment to Customer Satisfaction including our Exclusive Money Back Guarantee

The Highest Quality Materials go into our Stains, Overlays, Sealers and Polishes.

We will not cut corners in the production of our products. A long time ago and several service calls later taught me that it is better to spends the extra amount it takes to use the finest and highest quality ingredients available, so we import a good deal of the key ingredients used to manufacture our products. What this means for you are beautiful floors that will last and last and you will have to do very little maintenance; dust mop, occasional damp mop and you're good to go. What more could you ask for?  

While we do everything in our power to stay competitive with other contractors we will not sacrifice quality for quantity. The only way we can offer the quality of service and warranty that we do is to use the highest quality trained technicians and products that we can. Please do not ask us to use lower quality products to meet your price requirements unless you are prepared to have us reseal or restain your project in a few years, which is the cost of using inferior products.

Just think of the floors that you have seen where the stain has worn off where people walked or floors that seem to have no shine or sealer left. The cost to redo the floors down the road far exceeds the cost of installing them correctly the first time.

You wouldn't ask your plumber, electrician, physician or lawyer to lower their prices in order to provide you with lower quality products and services, we only ask the same respect for our highly specialized service.

Maintenance and Care of your Beautiful Stained Floors

Our floors are pretty much self-sustaining but they do require a minimum amount of care. We will instruct you as to the proper way to take care of your floors. It never ceases to amaze me how many calls we get from across the country with folks asking how to care for their floors, I guess the installer just didn't know or take the time to tell them, not what I call customer service.

Basically the proper way to care for these floors isn't much; dust mopping, an occasional damp mop and applying a floor finish 1-2 times a year depending on the amount of foot traffic. Waxing your floor takes about 15 minutes and 30 minutes to dry, compare that to cleaning your carpet 4-6 times a year or cleaning and resealing your tile grout several times a year and you can see which flooring option is easier to maintain.

If we told you that our floors were completely indestructible that would not be true. You may have a few pieces of furniture that could use the small felt or plastic pads to protect the floor; we will tell which ones to apply these pads to.

In virtually all instances we will apply two-three coats of floor finish as the last step in our installation process. Our policy is to supply you with a year's supply of:

1. A neutral cleaner for your occasional damp mop of your floors. A neutral cleaner is used to create a neutral PH on your floor so that when you apply a coat of floor finish the floor will readily accept the floor finish and create a good bond with the floor finish. 
2. Floor finish and rayon mop to apply it with. A rayon mop is used as it is a "finish" mop. Rayon lets the product in the mop be applied to the floor as opposed to a cotton mop which picks up the product or moisture from the floor.  

**NOTE: No matter what sealer is applied to your floor a floor finish is always a good idea to act as a sacrificial lamb for your sealer.

A few customers have asked if we will install a true wax on their floors, our answer in most cases is no. The reason why is we have found over the last eight years that the advancements in floor technology for sealers and epoxies have made the use of wax all but obsolete in all but a few cases.

Our Exclusive Money-Back Guarantee

If at any time during our installation process you are not satisfied with the job we are doing, the colors we are creating, the professionalism we are exhibiting, in short for any reason let us know before we apply the sealer to the floor and we will fully refund your deposit and you will owe us nothing.

How can we make this exclusive offer that no other company will make, in short 97% of our clients have been extremely happy with our work and the few that were looking for something else were cheerfully refunded the funds and wished good luck with their projects.  We can't be everything to all clients, we realize this and ultimately your satisfaction is what really counts whether it is our company or another qualified artisan. 

In a few words we believe Concrete Designs & Resurfacing and the Artistic Decor Systems are your most effective answer when experience and quality are your highest priority.

Why not stop by our showroom (by appointment so we can give you the attention you deserve) send an email condes@bellsouth.net or call us today at 770-486-2570. If you would prefer to speak to me personally I can be reached on my cell at 770-616-7093.

When you contact us by any of the above mentioned methods we will respond within 24 hours or you will receive $150.00 off your next project with us.

Take a short trip over to the Concrete Network and take a look at their "How to Hire a Contractor for Interior Concrete Work" Guide.

Thank you very much for your time and Make It a Great Day!

We look forward to serving you and if we can't be of service to you we will gladly refer you to another qualified contractor. Your satisfaction is our Ultimate and Only Goal.

Thanks for your time,

John Groom-Managing Partner-Concrete Designs & Resurfacing

Creator of the Artistic Decor Systems

Serving Metro Atlanta, Ga.,  the Southeast US and beyond.