faux concrete floor finish on vinyl floor - howto video!

It all started with 

Then, there's me. I'm broke. 

What to do? After the advice from Donna at Funky Junk Interiors ,I challenged myself. What bigger challenge was there than giving this

a makeover.....for free!

So, I got creative, shopped around my house, and worked my tush off the entire week.

"after"

"after"

(read makeover post here)

My biggest project was creating the concrete faux finish on the floor. 

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I'm here to save your hideous vinyl flooring! Even if you don't decide to do the faux concrete finish. You can just as easily, create any sort of pretty pattern. The possibilities are endless!

SUPPLY LIST:

SAND PAPER

I would use an 80grit . Honestly, use whatever you have. Just be sure to sand away any shine on your vinyl floor.

PRIMER

I had Zinsser on hand

although, I would recommend, a really good bonding primer .

SKID RESISTANT PAINT

This gives the floor a gritty more authentic concrete look and feel.

black craft paint-

just a dab will do ya

white craft paint

clear glaze-

This allows a soft white film finish, like real concrete. 

CONTAINER FOR

MIXING-

You could even use a paper plate...toss it when you are finished.

DRY BRUSH-

Use a dry brush to soften wierd, rough edges of paint strokes

ROUGH BRISTLE

BRUSH-or-scrub

brush-

to create paint speckles 

paint roller

polyurethane-

Use a water base , to prevent yellowing.

Go outside.Look at real concrete. Have photos of concrete for reference . 

Don't worry. It's only paint. If it doesn't turn out.....Just paint it again! Have fun and be proud of your creations~

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