The EPA has found that indoor air quality can be 2 to 5 times worse than outdoor air quality. This is a disturbing statistic when you consider how concerned everyone is about air pollution, but the air we breathe in our homes or workplaces could be more dangerous. There are a variety of ways to improve your indoor air quality. The flooring throughout your home can contribute to poor air quality. Concrete coating is a great alternative to traditional flooring to help improve the air quality of your home. And it looks great too!
Concrete coatings, like those installed by Concrete Coatings Hawaii, transform the concrete that lies beneath your current flooring, into beautiful floors that require low maintenance, are durable and slip-resistant, and can contribute to better indoor air quality for your home or office building. This article will look at ways concrete coatings can improve air quality making your home or workplace a safer place.
What Is Indoor Air Quality and Why Is it Important?
Indoor air quality is exactly what it sounds like – the quality of the air you are breathing in an indoor environment. We spend most of our time at home, school, or work. Unless you are fortunate enough to work outside in the beautiful weather, then you probably spend most of your time inside. Americans spend approximately 90% of their time indoors. Yikes! We need to be getting outside more! But, that’s a discussion for another day.
The fact that we breathe indoor air 90% of our day is why indoor air quality matters so much. Air quality is even more important for those with health issues that affect their respiratory system. People with asthma, allergies, or respiratory diseases such as Cystic Fibrosis must have good air quality to maintain their health. Dust, mold, and allergens are all common pollutants found indoors. Concrete coatings can help minimize them, making your air cleaner and healthier.
How Does Untreated Concrete Affect Indoor Air Quality?
Untreated (non-coated) concrete can have a negative impact on air quality. Most people do not have untreated concrete floors in their homes, but many workplaces do, particularly if you work in the construction industry, in a warehouse environment, or in an industrial occupation.
Raw concrete is porous, therefore it can absorb moisture and contaminants. Anytime moisture is retained there is concern that mold may be present. Mold can be toxic. It can trigger reactions in people with allergies or asthma. It can contribute to infections in those with compromised immune systems or lung conditions. It can also retain dust and dirt. It is difficult to clean, so many of these pollutants stay in the indoor space, polluting the air and negatively affecting indoor air quality.
How Can Concrete Coatings Improve Indoor Air Quality?
Concrete coatings seal concrete so it becomes non-porous, no longer allowing dust, dirt, mold, and contaminants to accumulate. If you have uncoated concrete, carpet, tile, or wood floors, you have porous flooring that allows accumulation. Without that accumulation, your air becomes much cleaner, improving your overall indoor air quality. Polyurea concrete coatings, like those installed by Concrete Coatings Hawaii, create beautiful, smooth, non-porous, concrete-coated floors that lend to the beauty of your home or workspace while also improving indoor air quality. Our coatings make our floors easy to clean too. Because they are nonporous, you can easily sweep or vacuum any dust, dirt, or debris. Mopping with soapy water or a gentle detergent can be the finishing touch. You do not ever need to use abrasive or strong cleaners.
What Are the Benefits of Improved Indoor Air Quality with Concrete Coatings?
Improved indoor air quality can improve the health of your family at home and employees at work. With a reduction in allergic reactions, asthma flare-ups, and respiratory issues everyone will feel better physically and emotionally. Realizing your home or office is contributing to difficult health conditions can be upsetting. But knowing you can do something about it is encouraging. A simple call to Concrete Coatings Hawaii is the first step in improving the quality of the indoor air that you breathe most of the day!
A healthier, more comfortable home makes being at home enjoyable for everyone. People often say they can “breathe easier” at home. In this case, it is literally true. Going to work and knowing you can actually breathe without issues can make a huge difference in how you feel about going to work and how you feel physically and mentally when you are there.
Improved air quality can even save you money. You may no longer feel the need to buy costly air purifiers. If you were experiencing health issues from poor air quality, you may save time and money by reducing doctor visits and time off work for appointments or sick days. Improved air quality can make a positive difference in your day-to-day life.
Why Should You Choose Concrete Coatings Hawaii?
Concrete Coatings Hawaii is located in Honolulu. We install beautiful concrete coatings to transform your home or workspace. We use high-quality Penntek coatings. Our coatings are durable, slip-resistant, impact-resistant, easy to clean, and can greatly improve the indoor air quality of any space.
Concrete coatings are often referred to as epoxy flooring. If you are looking for epoxy flooring in the Ewa Beach or Kaneohe area, then give us a call at Concrete Coatings Hawaii. Our coatings are superior to epoxy! If you don’t know the difference between epoxy and polyurea (we don’t expect you to!), then check out this easy-to-understand comparison provided on our webpage. You will quickly be convinced that polyurea coatings are the best coatings available. The team at Concrete Coatings Hawaii looks forward to beautifying your space, and more importantly, helping you improve your indoor air quality!