Diy paint concrete to look like wooddoes your concrete patio need a little change.
Diy paint concrete to look like wood.
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Allow this to almost dry.
Follow these easy to foll.
Pull a soft bristled paintbrush across the surface in even strokes to mimic the grain of wood.
Diy paint concrete to look like wood.
Paint and then maybe a glaze to get the wood grain effect.
You don t have to use expensive paint i have seen people use craft paint chalk paint and even interior paint.
Use long even movements with the sprayer for an even consistent coat.
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The most inexpensive and easiest way to paint anything to look like concrete.
I would paint your floor the darker color after priming.
Drag the tool through the paint rolling it at the top and bottom of each wood grain streak if your concrete is too smooth for the paint to adhere well you can etch it with a chemical etcher or.
If you want it to look like my porch floor i would do these steps.
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Since concrete is porous this will seal the surface and make it easier to apply the additional paints.
Again let this completely dry which may take a couple days.
Follow these easy to foll.
Make your existing concrete look like wood even if it has paint or imperfections on it.
Easy step by step instructions.
Tape your design or use a stencil.
Paint the entire concrete surface with concrete primer using a roller for a large area or a brush for smaller areas.