To achieve a finish that resembles real marble you must start with clean concrete.
Marble stained concrete floors.
We prefer water based concrete stain as it s easier to work with and eco friendly.
Luckily you can have the look of a marble floor without the hassle by painting a faux marble finish on concrete.
While the color options for a faux marble are endless azure blue tends to be a popular choice for diy homeowners and concrete professionals due to its immediate and gorgeous outcome.
Particularly on older concrete slabs exposed to the elements the variable porosity of the slab allows the stain to penetrate to different depths creating natural areas of light and dark staining.
There s no wrong way to do it simply follow direct colors guide for marble stained concrete floors and you will.
Pay special attention to the corners and the edges where the walls meet the concrete.
This how to guide applies to water based concrete stains.
This affordable flooring option is low maintenance and more durable than normal flooring options like vinyl but with direct colors azure blue coloring the results will be anything but normal.
Concrete floors offer stability that other floors can t and all that is required to take care of the painted concrete floor is an occasional sweeping and mopping.
The end results of marble concrete stain application is a uniquely beautiful installation.
Finishing a concrete floor to look like marble gives the appearance of a more expensive stone without the hassle that having marble floors entails.
Acid stain requires different preparation.
Acid stain easily transforms your concrete floor into a stunning faux marble masterpiece that costs thousands less than real marble or stone.