5 Steps To Make Concrete Floors Look Like Wood |
Posted: November 12, 2017 |
Concrete is one of the most manageable floor materials, according to the official how to stain concrete floors website. This is why it’s also the favorite one to be used by people for staining to achieve any kind of look that simulates other materials. Wood is by far one of the most popular, and this is why we’ve taken the liberty to make a brief guide on how you can do it yourself. Regardless of what room you intend to give a floor makeover, rest assured that you would be able to beautify any concrete of your choice once you’ve mastered this type of staining.
Step I It’s vital to carefully clean the concrete beforehand. Make sure that any debris or stain (small and large) would be removed before applying the stain. It’s best to look out for uneven bumps on the surface as well and take the time to scrape them off. Use a high pressure water hose to rid the surface of any leftover debris. After cleaning, wait for the concrete to become fully dry. Step II Another preparatory measure you shouldn’t forget is to cover the nearby areas with any kind of applicable covering (tape or plastic tarps will do) to make sure that they won’t be stained. Whichever stain you use, it’s best to dilute the ones with the darker hue first. This is because it’s almost always easier for you to darken a color than to lighten it. For better control over how you want the color to turn out, use about 5 gallons of water for 1 cup of the stain of your choosing. You can just opt to increase the stain amount if you want it to become a darker. Step III With everything set, you may start applying the stain by using the paint sprayer. When painting, the only thing you have to remember is to not get stuck in a corner. It’s best to start from the exit and paint across from it, doing this back and forth. How you handle the sprayer is also important as you have to make sure that your movements are even. Once you’ve achieved a consistent coat, wait for the stain to come to a point when it is close to drying. It is during this time that you are to use the paintbrush on the surface and make even strokes to add that much-needed grain detail found in wood. Step IV You may now start mixing the lighter hued stain using the same proportion as mentioned above. Use this stain to coat parts of the darker stain with the lighter one so you can achieve a more realistic and natural look. You can use the color of various woods as your reference when deciding. Step V From this point on, you may just reapply the dark and light stains to suit the texture, depth, and hue that you want. Lastly, use the concrete sealer to finish your work. Be sure to spray evenly across the concrete’s surface. Afterwards, just wait for it to completely dry. This should take a couple of hours.
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