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Can you put down stained concrete floors if my house isn't on a slab foundation?
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∙ 14y ago
Certainly, but only if your foundation is built sturdy enough for the weight. I just visited the custom home of a nationally recognized building inspector; his home has stamped, pebbled, stained concrete throughout the upper story.
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