Faux finishing makes concrete look like wood.
Diy stamped concrete to look like wood.
I have been lusting lusting over concrete planters lately.
They take maintenance and money.
Concrete overlays can look like wood planks.
I was very happy to come across your diy as i am literally just now in the process of cleaning prepping my previously painted basement concrete floors to be painted and stained.
She painted first like you allowed paint to dry and then used a rag mop to sort of swirl the stain over and.
I have been trying to figure out how to snag myself some substantial concrete.
07 06 2014 wood decks and patios are a thing of the past.
Stamped concrete patio floors are a wonderful combination of a durable material like concrete and the looks of natural wood.
They take maintenance and money.
So here s the thing.
I found another post by a diyer who did something very similar in that instead of painting wood planks.
Wood decks and patios are a thing of the past.
An 80 pound bag of cement costs around 3 50 can be stamped and stained to look like wood has little upkeep is very durable and looks so good.
You d be amazed at the level of detail you can see in the texture of these wood planks.
Ryan mcvay photodisc getty images creating the look of wood on any surface takes time and patience but it can be done even on concrete using faux finishing techniques.
Mix the darker nuance of paint with the glaze.
The same can t be said for concrete.
Easy step by step instructions.
Working on small areas of the concrete only apply a thin layer of the paint and glaze mixture.
I found two great articles on the topic.
Here comes the most delicate part of making concrete look like wood.
Frist how to stamp concrete patios and floor here.
The same can t be said for concrete.
This project was a complete and total experiment.
Make your existing concrete look like wood even if it has paint or imperfections on it.
An 80 pound bag of cement costs around 3 50 can be stamped and stained to look like wood has little upkeep is very durable and looks so good.
We often use stamp patterns to make concrete resemble other materials including wood boards with textured wood grain.
Your goal is to add texture to the concrete before the glaze has dried up.
The process is not really hard to do and the result gives you durable beautiful patio flooring.
Stamped concrete that looks like wood concrete is an extremely flexible material when it comes to style options.
I wanted something big.