How To Paint Concrete Floors To Look Like Marble

Begin by sweeping the concrete floor.

How to paint concrete floors to look like marble.

While marble floors look clean and classy it s expensive and real marble can get scratched easily. It was very very easy so i thought i would show you guys how i d. To achieve a finish that resembles real marble you must start with clean concrete. Then add the paint to the floor mixing it with glaze.

Allow the primer to dry thoroughly according to the manufacturer s directions. I painted my kitchen countertops to look like carrara marble and i love how they turned out. Apply the white satin paint to a small artist s paintbrush. The process is very simple.

Faux painting techniques are used to paint the concrete floors look like marble ones. 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. Use a clean brush to soften the lines and blend them slightly. It just needs to select the color and paint the floor with primer and base coat.

Step 2 paint the floor with a concrete primer using a paint roller making sure the primer covers the floor completely. Paint characteristic marble veins on the floor.