I m using a wood graining tool and gel stain.
Painted concrete floors to look like wood.
This will add another dimension to the look of wood already painted on to the concrete.
Concrete is one of the toughest and most durable construction materials.
Using the graining comb drag it along the wet paint to create lines in the surface.
Jul 8 2016 this is a concrete floor painted to look like wood.
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.
One day to prep it one day to mark your lines and tape them out.
Beauty however is not one of them.
For example wood is one such material and luckily there is a way to paint concrete to look like wood.
It took 5 days to get the floors finished.
Historically concrete was left for high traffic areas or floor sections like basements patios and walkways where fashionable decor was not top priority.
Concrete is a durable easy to clean material for floors.
Some wood products like mdf tend to absorb water and swell.
Plywood hardwoods concrete vinyl tile and more.
Let this completely dry at least 24 hours.
How to paint concrete to look like wood.
Thanks for stopping by to see how i painted our concrete floors to look like wood 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.
One day to paint the flooring and remove the tape.
But when it comes to the aesthetic appeal there are definitely materials that look a lot better than it.
If working with engineered wood apply white primer to the entire project surface with a natural bristle brush or a paint roller.
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.