Jul 8 2016 this is a concrete floor painted to look like wood.
Painted concrete floors to look like wood.
Beauty however is not one of them.
This will add another dimension to the look of wood already painted on to the concrete.
It took 5 days to get the floors finished.
One day to stain the floor and one day to seal the floor.
Concrete is tough and durable and it s a construction material with many virtues.
One day to prep it one day to mark your lines and tape them out.
Let this completely dry at least 24 hours.
One day to paint the flooring and remove the tape.
Thanks for stopping by to see how i painted our concrete floors to look like wood floors.
But when it comes to the aesthetic appeal there are definitely materials that look a lot better than it.
For example wood is one such material and luckily there is a way to paint concrete to look like wood.
I m using a wood graining tool and gel stain.
Plywood hardwoods concrete vinyl tile and more.
The floor in the other room is also concrete painted to look like tile using oil based paint and a crumpled grocery bag.
There are many ways to make plain.
If working with engineered wood apply white primer to the entire project surface with a natural bristle brush or a paint roller.
Using the graining comb drag it along the wet paint to create lines in the surface.
Concrete is one of the toughest and most durable construction materials.
These beautiful painted floors include ideas for every type of flooring.
Concrete is a durable easy to clean material for floors.
Always paint in the same direction as was done in previous steps.
In recent years however concrete has found new life with stains and sealers that give it the look of other surfaces including wood.
Historically concrete was left for high traffic areas or floor sections like basements patios and walkways where fashionable decor was not top priority.