Castorama waxed concrete: Is it worth it? (Opinion and advice)

Do you have a polished concrete project project? Do you hesitate between an industrial coating from Castorama and an ecological concrete kit? Here you will find everything you need to know to make the right choice.

How to make waxed concrete?

The waxed concrete sold with us or at Castorama come in the form of powder lend to use.

offers you a kit that contains the products essential to the realization (grip and protection included):

1. The under layer of hook for lime,
2. Waxed concrete with lime and chosen shade
3. The Pores Pore varnish «Easy Floor»

What areas and what parts can accommodate waxed concrete?

The waxed concrete is perfectly suited to many surfaces, in particular:

• A work plan
• On tiles
• Murs
• A shower
• Children’s rooms, parents …
• Outdoors (terrace, garden furniture)
• The kitchen (credenza, basin …)

We do not recommend the installation of waxed concrete on parquet, lino or carpet. Prefer to withdraw these materials before applying waxed concrete.

NB: If the surface has irregularities, we recommend, even if it is not indicated on the products of Castoramato apply a «hard -soil» ragid layer with a reinforcement grid if necessary (to avoid postponing crack microphones). This step is imperative in order to have a perfect base for the installation of your waxed concrete in good conditions. Preparing the support well is the guarantee of an aesthetic and durable result over time.

How much does a waxed concrete project cost?

It all depends on the magnitude of the realization of your project, but it is estimated that waxed concrete costs between 100 and 180 € with the installation. Good quality waxed concrete costs around 300 € per m2, installation included. THE Kit waxed concrete costs between 20 and 50 € per m2excluding installation costs, this is what «turnkey» offers.

What difference between the waxed concrete of Castorama and the waxed concrete that we find on?

Nothing in the products used at Castorama guarantees the ecological characteristics of the products, while it puts it at the heart of its concerns, in particular so as not to have to worry about indoor air pollution caused by many solvents present in most Decorative products.

Thus the pigments (natural lands), the finishing wax and all the products present in our waxed concrete kits are free from toxic substances.

The advantages of compared to Castorama:

Castorama is a large historic brand of DIY and they meet common needs with many standard products. He is a specialist in high -quality ecological decoration products and offers his advice on much more personalized services. Among our advantages:

• Expertise over 20 years on products
• Proximity and availability of our teams
• Human -sized structure
• Free advice
• The guarantee of buying the right amount of material and the right dosage
• The guarantee of success of your project
• Demonstration of product application
• Ecological products
• Our glowing customer reviews on our products and our service!

Isn’t that enough for you? You have the possibility of you Form the application of our waxed concrete through dedicated courses That we offer that will make you discover the full extent of the possibilities with this material while giving you expertise on the subject.

Choose your waxed concrete: Castorama or? (Our opinion)

If your budget is very limited and if your project does not have a very elaborate decorative issue, Castorama products may be suitable. If you are sensitive to decoration with an ecological vocation and if you want to have an interior rid of harmful chemicals, is the suitable solution.

can support you at each stage of your project in order to guide you in the realization of it. Our experts are available on site or by phone to advise you.