While marble floors look clean and classy it s expensive and real marble can get scratched easily.
How to paint concrete floors to look like marble.
Step 2 paint the floor with a concrete primer using a paint roller making sure the primer covers the floor completely.
If you want to try an additional marbleizing effect layering diluted acid stains will give additional depth to the stained concrete.
The process is very simple.
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Begin by sweeping the concrete floor.
It just needs to select the color and paint the floor with primer and base coat.
Paint characteristic marble veins on the floor.
Luckily you can have the look of a marble floor without the hassle by painting a faux marble finish on concrete.
Allow the primer to dry thoroughly according to the manufacturer s directions.
Apply the white satin paint to a small artist s paintbrush.
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.
Then add the paint to the floor mixing it with glaze.
To achieve a finish that resembles real marble you must start with clean concrete.