Ultimately i built up 6 thin layers and then topped it with a thicker layer.
Making a concrete floor look good.
It doesn t matter if the floor has already been painted.
Now we know better than to dismiss it and concrete floors are actually trendy in.
Create a modern warm living space into your home with these 10 diy home project ideas for your cement floors.
I want to make sure that this project is done right and looks fabulous.
But in reality it is an enormous blank canvas just waiting for your inspired ideas and artistic vision.
Ok i m so convinced of how great the room is going to look there is no doubt in my mind that my hubby won t love the idea too.
Jan 10 2016 painted concrete floors look spectacular.
You can just paint over it providing it is free of debris.
16 times when concrete floors made living rooms look stunning.
I m looking for suggestions as to the best concrete floor paint.
Best concrete floor paint.
Preparing your floor properly cannot be over stressed.
Concrete doesn t have to be cold and boring.
There was a time when bare concrete floors stayed well hidden beneath carpets parquet flooring and tiles when it was inconceivable to leave them exposed and the very idea that they could look good like that was not even taken into consideration.
Make your own diy concrete floor with this great flooring idea.
This patio i repaired the small cracks lightly ground the surface applied the overlay with a hand trowel at about 1 16 inch thick then dragged a broom across the overlay to give it a broomed finished look.
Just have fun and make it look great.
One thing i learned.
Diy concrete floor things to know.
Videos and tutorial here.
Use concrete floor paint prepare your surface add a design.
You can still see the seams of the subfloor notice the vertical line on the right hand side of the photo above.
An unfinished basement with its concrete floor and exposed joists may seem dreary and cold.
If the floor is not prepared properly the paint will blister peel and ruin all your hard work.
Another way to make your concrete floor look even better is to add some color by painting it.
But the whole diy concrete floor is quite thin maybe 1 8 thick max.
You can patch any holes or chips with any good concrete patching compound.
So why not get creative and make your boring concrete floor shine.
May 2 2016 i love the look of concrete floors and i pride myself in making sure my flooring looks amazing.
You can use one color or if you want you can paint patterns with numerous different shades of paint.