It will often take on a more natural look that mimics wood or stone.
Stained concrete floors look like wood.
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.
It typically comes in earth tones and is translucent so it will pick up the variations in the concrete.
Clean the concrete surface first clean the floor with a light concrete cleaner degreasersolution.
Their contractor started by cutting offset joints in the floor to create the appearance of boards.
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.
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 prep it one day to mark your lines and tape them out.
It took 5 days to get the floors finished.
Thoroughly scrub rinse all residues from the surface and allow the floor to dry.
Then he stained the floor and ran a graining tool over it.
Duhon 29 installed his first plank like floor four years ago for a parade of homes house.
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.
Simulating a wood texture will make your cold concrete surface look warm and organic.
Historically concrete was left for high traffic areas or floor sections like basements patios and walkways where fashionable decor was not top priority.
One day to paint the flooring and remove the tape.
Acid stains are also good for use on floors designed to resemble wood.
One day to stain the floor and one day to seal the floor.
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.