Does anyone have a concrete floor? What color is it? If I emulate Frank Lloyd Wright and do red, what difficulties should I expect?
Getting tired of it? 
@mathmom Thanks. I was hoping you would chime in. That will be a big problem. I think red goes well with both grey and tan that I would use a lot.
Go with something neutral like gray or beige. The problem with colored concrete is that usually only the top layer is pigmented, and concrete wears out… so the natural gray color becomes visible. (We had a stained concrete walkway at House1, so speaking from that experience)
My bedroom has reddish-brown stained concrete. I love it, but it’s kind of rustic/unfinished. The ones I’ve seen are all kind of “rough” looking, not super-high-end and finished.
A lot easier to add red accents than deal with a red floor, evenin pristine condition. It is easy to paint a wall but not easy to change a floor. Go neutral- you are not stuck with a color that may not match your mood.
I think it could look extremely cool. I would worry with a dark color on keeping it clean looking vs a lighter color. So are you using radiant heat to keep it warm? Besides industrial, haven’t seen it in a home. Counter tops I have and it’s awesome.
I am trying to use grey countertops and tannish accents throughout. I can’t think of other color that will go with both. Brown will be too drab.
Yes radiant floor and it will be polished. It doesn’t look industrial.
I’ve seen stamped concrete in basements that looked amazingly like stone. I have a island table in my kitchen with tomato soup colored base (top is butcher block). I worried I’d get tired of it, but it’s been five years and I still love it. I don’t think I’ve seen any of FLW’s red floors in person, but from photos I like them better when there is a nice oriental covering part of them.
My brother had blue concrete floors in his last home. It looked great at first but the color didn’t hold up well. Not sure if that was a function of the color, staining, finishing, or some combination.
I’m also in the camp to go neutral with the floor color.
Well, I want to see pictures once it’s done. I am sure it will be stunning. ?
Neighbors had a concrete floor. It was sort of a terra cotta color. I never thought much about it until new folks bought the house and had it stained a mahogany color…then had it polished. It looks fabulous. The house had a lot of windows, high ceilings, and it’s very bright. The mahogany color floor looks terrific, and is a nice contrast. I think that dark brown would go with just about anything too. The polishing really finished it off.
My husband’s brewery has an orange concrete floor in the taproom. It gets a lot more traffic than a house would get, so there are some dings, but I think it is lovely and very warm. I would not hesitate to use red on a concrete floor.
Here in New England, some older houses use barn red on wood floors in bedrooms. It is surprisingly neutral.
@thumper1 Deep mahogany is a thought. The house will be bright with lots of south facing, full length windows.
@mathmom Yes, there will be some orientals covering. I think red floor goes well with oriental rugs.
@Massmomm I like that red is neutral. If it makes a difference, it is in red rock country. Would that make a case for red or against?
Well, you should do what makes you happy. I absolutely wouldn’t go with a red floor because I wouldn’t want to be tied to such a strong color (I disagree it’s neutral). I prefer to make my color impact with furniture, art, accessories, things that can be changed out more easily.
But the key word there is “I prefer.” This is YOUR house and really only your opinion matters.
One of the worst ideas I’ve ever heard. Sorry.
@Nrdsb4, Of course, I will do what I like. It is just a little hard to picture what it will be like. When someone suggested a few months back, I said no way. But I am coming around. Now I think it can be an interesting choice.
@Iglooo - I know you’re talking stain vs paint, but I recently discovered Sherwin Williams has what they call a “visualizer” - you upload a photo and “paint” (it’s photoshop lite) the different surfaces.
Recently I was struggling because I want to repaint my kitchen cabinets (and get a new counter top) and was “afraid” of it being too dark (I need a lot of light in my life) or worse…boring! After weeks (many!) of semi-panic (to the point where I was ready to give up the idea altogether) I rooted around and found the visualizer. It was a lifesaver! I’m 3 weeks away from the project, and with that visualizer and many (MANY!) color tries (according to my records I tried over 50!!), I found the scheme that works for ME (key) and actually put a smile on my face! Once I decided I have not had one moment of doubt. Some family and friends have wide eyes over my choices (40s green and 40s yellow cabinets with concrete color quartz counters), but it’s not theirs, it’s mine. My place isn’t color boring (I have a huge aqua accent wall in my living room, and my bedroom walls are a variation of purples) and I have colorful and unique art I’ve picked up all around the world and rock and roll as well as mid-century art is a recurring theme (think the artist Shag). My place works, for me, and makes me happy every time I walk in the door. Do what YOU like. Down the road you can make a change if you feel like it.
I hope I’m allowed to provide the link: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/visualizer#/active
If anyone is curious what a red floor looks like, here’s a link to a Frank Lloyd Wright house. https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/familys-frank-lloyd-wright-house-wisconsin Another one: https://www.curbed.com/2019/6/18/18682715/frank-lloyd-wright-home-for-sale-stuart-richardson-new-york-city And another: https://www.dwell.com/article/frank-lloyd-wright-pappas-house-for-sale-a070ccba/6533933509628297216
I think it’s a lot like having a terracotta tile floor. Quite common is other parts of the world.