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There are some nice coatings out there fella's. Tiles are a good idea and they may be easy to replace but you will always see it! although the tiles are easily cleaned the grout is a different matter it is easily stained and not easily cleaned.
Talk to anyone who puts coatings down and they will tell you the life in the coating is in the preparation. The concrete must be etched to give it a porous surface ie the latent must be removed off the surface to let the paint etch properly into the conrete. This can be done with Hydrocloric Acid mixed at 10 to 1 with water. Spray it on with a pump up sprayer leave it for 5 minutes then hose it off. You will be suprised how clean you floor is!!
Leave it dry Properly.......
Apply your first coat at 50/ 50 Half paint and half thinner this will make the paint soak right into the concrete. then apply another two coats on top. I like using a Gloss finish it looks good and is easy to clean. A rough surface maybe slip free but there a ***** to clean properly
Cheers