Marble Concrete Diy

Allow the stain to dry completely for a couple of hours.

Marble concrete diy.

On june 12 2017. Guys remember how i was gambling a 50 50 shot on my first concrete project being a total mess. Today water and solvent based dyes have expanded the range of colors beyond earth tones. Luckily you can have the look of a marble floor without the hassle by painting a faux marble finish on concrete.

The acid stain reacts with the concrete to produce a marble like effect. Well it s done and it surprisingly turned out really beautiful yes i am in actual shock at how well i was able to handle this project. The decorative concrete market exploded in recent years when contractors started using acid based concrete stains to achieve rich earthy colors that resembled natural stone wood and marble. Pay special attention to the corners and the edges where the walls meet the concrete.

Work along with this instructional video on how to marble concr. To achieve a finish that resembles real marble you must start with clean concrete. You can then add a second coat to the surface.