To achieve a finish that resembles real marble you must start with clean concrete.
Marble stained concrete floors.
Luckily you can have the look of a marble floor without the hassle by painting a faux marble finish on concrete.
Concrete floors offer stability that other floors can t and all that is required to take care of the painted concrete floor is an occasional sweeping and mopping.
This affordable flooring option is low maintenance and more durable than normal flooring options like vinyl but with direct colors azure blue coloring the results will be anything but normal.
Begin by sweeping the concrete floor.
Yes creating blue marble concrete floors is no more difficult than regular acid stain concrete.
The end results of marble concrete stain application is a uniquely beautiful installation.
While the color options for a faux marble are endless azure blue tends to be a popular choice for diy homeowners and concrete professionals due to its immediate and gorgeous outcome.
Acid stain requires different preparation.
There s no wrong way to do it simply follow direct colors guide for marble stained concrete floors and you will.
Acid stain easily transforms your concrete floor into a stunning faux marble masterpiece that costs thousands less than real marble or stone.
We prefer water based concrete stain as it s easier to work with and eco friendly.
Pay special attention to the corners and the edges where the walls meet the concrete.
Particularly on older concrete slabs exposed to the elements the variable porosity of the slab allows the stain to penetrate to different depths creating natural areas of light and dark staining.