Thanks for stopping by to see how i painted our concrete floors to look like wood floors.
Stained concrete floors look like wood.
Clean the concrete surface first clean the floor with a light concrete cleaner degreasersolution.
It will often take on a more natural look that mimics wood or stone.
In recent years however concrete has found new life with stains and sealers that give it the look of other surfaces including wood.
How to make concrete look like wood floors step 1.
Thoroughly scrub rinse all residues from the surface and allow the floor to dry.
Making very realistic woodgrain texture takes some effort but even an amateur can manage it with the right.
Acid stains are also good for use on floors designed to resemble wood.
Concrete wood floor wood floors may not always be the best option like for these homeowners who wanted they look of wood but the durability of concrete.
Historically concrete was left for high traffic areas or floor sections like basements patios and walkways where fashionable decor was not top priority.
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.
It also won t fade peel or chip.
One day to paint the flooring and remove the tape.
One day to prep it one day to mark your lines and tape them out.
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.
Duhon 29 installed his first plank like floor four years ago for a parade of homes house.
And keefe duhon of concrete revolution has developed a specialty of concrete floors that look like wood planks and he s become known for it across the country.
Simulating a wood texture will make your cold concrete surface look warm and organic.
One day to stain the floor and one day to seal the floor.
It took 5 days to get the floors finished.