Step 1 using a roller for semi smooth to rough surfaces apply at least two coats of chalk paint.
Chalk paint concrete floors.
A cement floor we did over 4 years ago at our warehouse.
Webster chalk paint i am a stock list for this paint in australia more details can be found on their site floor sealant.
Simply clean your surface and then begin to paint.
Paint manufacturers offer super durable porch and floor paint products and sealers that will keep your painted floors well painted.
Stencil by royal design.
The design is sealed with chalk paint lacquer by annie sloan in clear matt.
You can also use porch paint on the cement floor let it dry then again use the epoxy.
How to stencil concrete floors for a faux timber effect.
The best concrete paint results come from careful preparation and concrete repair followed by application.
If you re painting onto raw concrete you may prime it with plaster primer or simply paint straight onto the clean surface with chalk paint.
Use the chalk paint do a couple coats then after it is dry use an epoxy sealant.
Sand off any splatter residue lumps or uneven areas on the concrete floor.
Annie sloan painter residence hester van overbeek shows how you can use chalk paint when casting concrete planters to create great pops of colour.
Wow what a difference.
Where my shop is located its just another warehouse with ugly concrete floors.
Let the coats dry fully until applying the next coat.
If your floors have been painted or are coated with something i would give them a light sanding.
It still looks beautiful and gets tons of wear and tear.
Use a degreasing cleaner and a scrub brush with water to remove any dirt and grease from the concrete floor.
You might want to do dome cool designs on the floor the epoxy will be a tough finish for the masterpiece.
If you think you can paint floors with regular wall paint you re sadly mistaken.
It was done with graphite and cream chalk paint by annie sloan and sealed with annie s lacquer.
Remember to allow them to dry thoroughly in between.
Hardened residue may require a scraper.
Amber had gotten sick of the old carpet in her store so she and her husband ripped it out and painted the underlying concrete floor with annie sloan chalk paint in graphite.