Using the graining comb drag it along the wet paint to create lines in the surface.
Concrete floors painted to look like wood.
Several years ago i was wracking my brain trying to figure out a way to replace our nasty carpet without spending a lot of money.
Concrete is tough and durable and it s a construction material with many virtues.
The floor in the other room is also concrete painted to look like tile using oil based paint and a crumpled grocery bag.
Historically concrete was left for high traffic areas or floor sections like basements patios and walkways where fashionable decor was not top priority.
It took 5 days to get the floors finished.
One day to prep it one day to mark your lines and tape them out.
Thanks for stopping by to see how i painted our concrete floors to look like wood floors.
Some wood products like mdf tend to absorb water and swell.
Concrete is a durable easy to clean material for floors.
This will add another dimension to the look of wood already painted on to the concrete.
One day to stain the floor and one day to seal the floor.
How to paint concrete to look like wood.
Plywood hardwoods concrete vinyl tile and more.
She uses chalk paint and a rolling stencil to paint concrete slab floors and the result is gorgeous.
If working with engineered wood apply white primer to the entire project surface with a natural bristle brush or a paint roller.
Jul 8 2016 this is a concrete floor painted to look like wood.
See examples of stamped concrete that looks like wood plus floors counters and more with wood grain updated april 1 2020 concrete can be used in a variety of ways to recreate the look of wood.
One day to paint the flooring and remove the tape.
Beauty however is not one of them.
Let this completely dry at least 24 hours.
There are many ways to make plain.
Always paint in the same direction as was done in previous steps.
Our southern home has a different take on updated an old concrete planter.
I m using a wood graining tool and gel stain.
In recent years however concrete has found new life with stains and sealers that give it the look of other surfaces including wood.
Here are other techniques for painting wood and plastic to look like concrete.