Inexpensive Concrete Floor Finishes

Even with the cost of the concrete the cost is the same as the mid range tile that i didn t love.

Inexpensive concrete floor finishes.

A bag of feather finish costs about 15 in our case the loft needed one full bag and then you ll need some concrete stain. Concrete floors and counter tops are just a couple of examples. So why not get creative and try doing it yourself. A whole new floor for about 30 in materials.

There are plenty of diy flooring treatments out there that can really add some pizzazz to your space. Wood with a twist. Design wise concrete has evolved over the past few years and is now incorporated into many aspects of a home like this surprisingly elegant table or these more utilitarian designs with concrete blocks. And hiring someone to install flooring can be even pricier.

High end finishes with multiple colors designs stencils or other enhancements can run 15 to 30 per square foot or more depending on the materials. The reading loft is really coming together. We spent about 130 for all of the supplies to stain our concrete. It is not expensive when you lay the carpet yourself.

Concrete is one of the most durable types of flooring and it can be highly customized to fit your design needs. As i mentioned above the reading loft is low traffic area. Painting concrete floors allows for creativity and is an inexpensive way to turn drab concrete into a colorful attractive floor. In fact today s concrete floors come in a range of stains colors and textures.

10 easy and inexpensive diy floor finishes by faith towers on may 14 2013 flooring can be expensive. Concrete floor paints can be either latex or oil based products and they are formulated with a satin non slip finish designed to be especially durable under hard traffic and to resist damage from solvents salts and other caustic materials. This project tops the cheap flooring ideas because it literally costs pennies to make. If you pour a specific type of stain on the concrete it will react with the surface and create a color on the floor.

Finally epoxy kits provide a simple and low cost way to finish concrete garage or basement floors. Modern day concrete floors are fully customizable with a variety of beautiful finishing options to choose from. Or concrete floor a perfect diy flooring option for rec rooms. Thanks to these advances in technology even a classic grey concrete floor will look stunning with the right surface preparation and finishing.

If our floor had already been concrete this project would have cost less than 150 for the whole room about 20 x 25.