Thanks for stopping by to see how i painted our concrete floors to look like wood floors.
Stained concrete floors wood look.
Every concrete floor will react with its own unique pattern.
Acid stains penetrate and react chemically with the concrete creating natural color variations that add character and unique mottling effects similar to the appearance of marble or granite.
Wood floors may not always be the best option like for these homeowners who wanted they look of wood but the durability of concrete.
And keefe duhon of concrete revolution has developed a specialty of concrete floors that look like wood planks and he s become known for it across the country.
Wood floors are fine but in this area prone to flooding concrete floors are even better.
After applying the stain you ll need to clean the surface to remove any residual acid.
A polished and acid stained concrete floor will likely look out of place in a classic colonial style home for example but fit quite nicely into a contemporary style home.
Eagle acid stains create marbled variations of color eagle acid stains create marbled variations of color on cured concrete by chemical reaction with the minerals in the concrete.
Our concrete overlay experts consider all of our decorative concrete overlays a work of art and we will pursue perfection in each and every case.
One day to stain the floor and one day to seal the floor.
It will often take on a more natural look that mimics wood or stone.
Aesthetically concrete floors are a good match for homes with a modern or industrial style and are less suitable for classic vintage home styles.
It took 5 days to get the floors finished.
Once sealed with clear sealer your floor will pop with an elegant look.
Their contractor started by cutting offset joints in the floor to create the appearance of boards.
Depending on the look you want to achieve for your stained concrete floor you can choose from acid based chemical stains or water based stains.
Then he stained the floor and ran a graining tool over it.
One day to paint the flooring and remove the tape.
Duhon 29 installed his first plank like floor four years ago for a parade of homes house.
Water based stain you can achieve nearly any color with water based stains.
Acid staining is a tedious process.
Give concrete floors new life with wood like stains historically concrete was left for high traffic areas or floor sections like basements patios and walkways where fashionable decor was not top priority.
One day to prep it one day to mark your lines and tape them out.
Floor stain types colors.
The outdoor concrete overlays have completely impressed our customers.