There s really no limit to what you can design with concrete stamp patterns and color customization.
Concrete stained to look like wood australia.
It looks like the photo above is actually a stamped concrete which i have found out you can do on top of an existing slab if you prep it just right.
For example you might decide on a patio with stamped concrete that looks like wood in one area but resembles cobblestone in another area.
It took 5 days to get the floors finished.
This would be perfect if i could pull it off.
To mimic the look of a hardwood floor with panels you will need to use a stamp to create the seams of the floor panels.
Some contractors use stamps others use scoring and staining and still others allow the natural grain of real wood boards to leave an imprint on the surface of the concrete.
Stained color samples on this chart represent the color of finish as closely as possible.
Concrete can be used in a variety of ways to recreate the look of wood.
Compare these methods and get ideas for your own project below.
Then the more i dug i saw the idea for doing a stain and scoring that would make it look like wood.
Acid concrete stain color below were achieved with surecrete s sure stain a semi transparent colored acid stain interior concrete and exterior if you are looking to stain your cement with natural earth tones with a low residue sure stain could be the right choice for you.
Properly sealed concrete is impervious to stains resistant to cracks and very easy to clean.
Many people don t realize how great concrete is as a countertop material.
Using a regular paint brush and following the wood grain apply acid stain beginning with malayan buff followed by cola and finally the coffee brown.
Concrete countertops that look like wood.
How to stain concrete countertops to look like wood step 10.
Will have to do more research update.
Simulating a wood texture will make your cold concrete surface look warm and organic.
One day to prep it one day to mark your lines and tape them out.
One day to stain the floor and one day to seal the floor.
Making very realistic woodgrain texture takes some effort but even an amateur can manage it with the right.