So, we called Dave from Concrete Prescriptions and asked his advice. He suggested we acid etch the floor. It gives a mottled, marbleized look with a high gloss finish. This is the first time we've tried this approach, so I was really curious to see how it was done.




Here's what it looks like after the acid etch step. I have to admit, I was a bit underwhelmed. But Dave assured me the color really comes up during the glazing process.
But before that, he adds a caramel colored dye. With an acetone base, it dries quickly and we start to see the mottled effect.
Dave let the entire floor cure for a few days. It's important for it to be completely dry, otherwise the final glaze will have a milky appearance.

And the finished floor looks great! It's got a nice sheen (all the contractors that start to walk through think that it's still wet!) that adds to the depth of the finish. It's an urban, industrial kind of look. And best of all, it's ready to take any kind of abuse the new owners can give it.
Can I ask what this cost approximately? Very interested in this-love it
ReplyDeleteIt was $300 Mollie. Keep in mind, this is a small space!
ReplyDeleteNot too bad, such a warm, lovely look though!
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