Indoor Diy Stained Concrete Floors

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Indoor diy stained concrete floors.

Acid based stain the color palette is more limited but the stain typically lasts longer than water based so it s the best solution for high traffic areas. There are two types of products you can use for staining concrete floors. Wash rinse the floor 3. Best of all staining interior concrete is the type of task that can be accomplished as a weekend project using a few simple tools purchased at a local home improvement store.

A concrete floor in an interior space doesn t have to be drab gray or dull. Spread the lovehow to stain concrete floors diy concrete stained flooring thanks to emily for passing along this thrifty tip on how to stain your concrete floors. I have always loved the look of stained concrete floors. Here s what i learned in doing it.

You might also be interested in learning about how i resurfaced our kitchen countertops with concrete. An old drab concrete pad can look fresh and new with an application of concrete stain and sealer. Finishing an interior concrete floor with stain can elevate the look of a room and make the concrete seem warmer. It also won t fade peel or chip.

Floors and counter tops created with concrete can be stained to any shade or color desired adding warmth to the space for relatively little money. How to create a stained concrete patio learn how to make a custom concrete patio with a rock salt finish. One of the most impressive ways to update your home is by changing the flooring. So i decided to learn how to stain interior concrete floors.

Steps to staining an interior concrete floor. Floor stain types colors. Spray on the acid stain with a backpack sprayer. Acid stains penetrate and react chemically with the concrete creating natural color variations that add character and unique mottling effects similar to the appearance of marble or granite.

Here are the pros and cons of each. Sand the floor completely 2. Acid based stain and water based stain. Diy stained concrete is an affordable yet beautiful way to update cement floor.