Guys remember how i was gambling a 50 50 shot on my first concrete project being a total mess.
Diy marble concrete.
Yes i love that wall and it s near the top of my list but this diy marble counter top is still the winner in my book.
However concrete acid stain possesses the unique property of creating a marble like effect without any additional staining techniques.
One of the most obvious places to get a major bang for your buck in a bathroom update is the countertop.
Maybe it s because the dried up toothpaste doesn.
Pay special attention to the corners and the edges where the walls meet the concrete.
To achieve a finish that resembles real marble you must start with clean concrete.
However this can also be an expensive upgrade particularly if you love luxurious options such as carrera marble.
Maybe it s because it cost less than 50.
How to create a faux marble countertop using concrete.
Why d it d make the tip top of my list.
Begin by sweeping the concrete floor.
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Concrete coatings are a must to decorate or protect concrete surfaces like floors or walls.
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.
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Finishing a concrete floor to look like marble gives the appearance of a more expensive stone without the hassle that having marble floors entails.
On june 12 2017.
Luckily you can have the look of a marble floor without the hassle by painting a faux marble finish on concrete.
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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.
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