thats a great idea, and you did a wonderful job. Keep those awesome ideas flowing,....loving the helpful tips and your know how. Just got a house and needs so much work everywhere!!!!!!
Hey Paul, I am really wanting to do this to my living room. So the proper steps are thoroughly clean concrete, stainable primer, mark off "planks", stain and seal correct? I think the length of my living room is 16 ft so would you suggest marking off at 4' and 8' since it is twice the length of the area that you did in the demo? Thank you so much for your help and all of your awesome videos. They have been so very helpful!!
+Rachael Monaghan Hi Rachael, this is a personal preference. I think they would both work. I personally would use a wider pattern, for it will need less work. My wood floors in my den are 4" and they look good. I have seen floors with a mixture of widths and they really look nice too. Thanks and good luck! Paul
if i have a pre-stained floor about the color of the layer you started with and i want to go on top of it and mark the floor with the marker and then use a darker stain to complete, do i have to strip my floor or can i just go on top of it
+Yolanda Cox Hi Yolanda, This is a water base product. You will need to do a test to determine the compatibility. If you brush a small amount of latex paint on your floor, let it dry and try to scrape it off with your fingernail. If it comes off, the Stainable primer will not be compatible. You would then have to prime the floor with an oil base primer or scuff the floor with sandpaper. You do not need to remove the entire finish, you just have to rough it up a bit. You will need to put a clear coat over the floor after you stain it. I hope this helps. Thanks! Paul
is this something that could be done to plywood floors? and if so what would you use to protect the finished product from scratches from objects such as furniture and pets?
+Jennifer Peters Hi Jennifer, Yes it would work on plywood. I would suggest filling your seems and smoothing them out 1st. It will look like hardwood when your done. I would suggest a good Polyurethane, it works well on interior floors. Your local paint supply can help you in choosing the right clear coat for your application. This primer works with polyurethane or acrylic urethane. for exterior floors, I like Stay Clear. This is what I used on my porch. Thanks! Paul
Hi Jennifer, 2 gallons should work for you. I would suggest that you use a roller and run a brush over it for the grain texture. If you want to use a grain tool to add larger distinct grain in a few spots, you can brush a 2nd coat on small areas and use the grain tool on these spots.This primer is very easy to work with. I would suggest priming your floor with a good oil base primer if you are going over a fresh floor. It is not necessary, but the primer will soak into the wood , allowing the Stainable Primer to go further. I would rather have the wood soak up the less expensive primer.You can have the paint store tint the primer for you I also find that oil base primers work well on fresh wood. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks! Paul
This looks great! Can you do this with paint too? Or is it stain? The people at my local hardware store looked at me half crazy when I said I was doing this project! Thanks! Can't wait!
+Cindie Riera Hi Cindie, Yes, I have used concrete porch paint in the past and it will work. You will have to make sure that the surface is very clean, so the paint will stick. The only problem with paint is that you will have to put your lines on top of the paint. I marked mine off and added the stain over my lines. I would use a cheep 2x2 walkway paver as a test model . This way you can be sure that you like it before tackling a large job. If you have any questions,please let me know.P.S. I bought a 6 pack of sharpies to make the lines. My concrete is a little rough, so it ate the tips . I think I used 3 of them. If you plan on using this on a smooth exterior floor, remember that it can get very slippery when wet. They sell packs of clear rubber-like beads that can be mixed with your clear coat for better grip. If you are going to use paint, they also offer a sand- like mix that can be added to the paint. Thanks! Paul
We want to tear up our living room carpet and do this inside. What would you recommend for stain and clear coat in a high traffic area like this? Thanks in advance!
+Michelle Ekman Hi Michael, I used a product called FIX ALL. It is a Xylene based aggregate sealer and it is durable , but I have never used it indoors. The fumes are dangerously strong. I think a good Polyurethane should work. I would suggest trying this product in a small area or on a sample piece of drywall before tackling the entire floor. You will want to get the right stain combination and design. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks! Paul
+Paul Ricalde (Paulstoolbox) I wanted to bring one thing to mind. This product is fairly new to the market and it is used mainly for cabinets and walls. I spoke to the manufacturer on several occasions and it has not been tested on floors. The manufacturer suggests that the product is only as good as the protective coating. I decided to try it out since I feel confident that a good sealer should give me proper protection. I have seen numerous stained concrete floors with good sealers and they last as long as the sealer is re applied when needed. I have also seen some terrible jobs that did not hold up well at all. My porch still looks great after several months and the entrance way on my porch is like new. Since my porch is exposed to outdoor elements, I will evaluate it in a year and probably re-seal it every 2 years. My only downfall was the fact that the high gloss and dark color shows dirt and water spots. It looks great when clean, so it should be much easier to maintain indoors. Thanks! Paul
+Kim Smith I used Stainable Primer. It is available @ www.staincraft.com I used Stay Clear, Xylene based clear coat. It is available at paint supply companies. I bought mine from a local company called Helm Paint. Thanks! Paul
+Susannah P Hi Susannah, I would not suggest it. This is a water base product and it was mainly used on painted wood, plastic metal etc. I decided to try it on my concrete because it is porous and I knew the primer would stick to it. I think tile will not hold the primer and it would probably scrape off with wear. I used a powerful concrete sealer on this but It is specifically made for concrete, not tile. Very Sorry! Paul
+kevin kelmel Hey Kevin, It held up great. I will say that I should have added something to make it grip though. I asked the guys at my local paint supply about a product that has clear beads and can be added to clear coats for gripping. Unfortunately they no longer carried the product and I wanted to get it done. I didn't want to add a sand mix to my clear. It hasn't been a problem yet, but it does get slippery when wet. I knew that was a factor going in , but it looks good. I may address it this summer, I have a few good projects to get out first. Thanks! Paul
That was very inventive. It came out nice. Thanks for the video.
thats a great idea, and you did a wonderful job. Keep those awesome ideas flowing,....loving the helpful tips and your know how. Just got a house and needs so much work everywhere!!!!!!
ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO WITH A GREAT PRODUCT. GOOD TIPS AND IT CAN BE A MONEY MAKER FOR THE PEOPLE DEDICATED TO THE TRADE.
+ronald reagan
Thanks Ronald,
it's always good to hear from you.
Have a good day!
Paul
I'm always impressed, well done sir.
This is a cool project, thanks for all the insight Paul.
You made it look easy.
Thank you for the helpful info. I can't wait to complete. I love how great yours looks, hopefully I'll have success!
Turned out great. Very neat.
+sixtyfiveford
Hey sixtyfiveford,
It is good to here from you and thanks for the comment my friend!
Paul
Your so awesome Paul!!!
+MsMiniDope
Thank you MsMiniDope,
You are giving me too much credit, but I really appreciate your comment!
Thanks!
Paul
Hey Paul, I am really wanting to do this to my living room. So the proper steps are thoroughly clean concrete, stainable primer, mark off "planks", stain and seal correct? I think the length of my living room is 16 ft so would you suggest marking off at 4' and 8' since it is twice the length of the area that you did in the demo? Thank you so much for your help and all of your awesome videos. They have been so very helpful!!
+Rachael Monaghan
Hi Rachael,
this is a personal preference. I think they would both work. I personally would use a wider pattern, for it will need less work. My wood floors in my den are 4" and they look good. I have seen floors with a mixture of widths and they really look nice too.
Thanks and good luck!
Paul
Bro I have been doing decorative concrete for 13 years, You did a good job on your porch but please never do that in a high traffic area.
Just wondering if he used a diff clear coat would that change your mind?
+Quinton I most front doors arnt high traffic nowdays i'd say.
Lol I agree, always the garage.
keep up the good work, if you want to see any of mine cloverfieldoverlay.com have a good weekend
So what do you use in a high traffic area?
industrial sealer, poly,epoxy, look up arizona polymers
if i have a pre-stained floor about the color of the layer you started with and i want to go on top of it and mark the floor with the marker and then use a darker stain to complete, do i have to strip my floor or can i just go on top of it
+Yolanda Cox
Hi Yolanda,
This is a water base product. You will need to do a test to determine the compatibility. If you brush a small amount of latex paint on your floor, let it dry and try to scrape it off with your fingernail. If it comes off, the Stainable primer will not be compatible. You would then have to prime the floor with an oil base primer or scuff the floor with sandpaper. You do not need to remove the entire finish, you just have to rough it up a bit. You will need to put a clear coat over the floor after you stain it. I hope this helps.
Thanks!
Paul
is this something that could be done to plywood floors? and if so what would you use to protect the finished product from scratches from objects such as furniture and pets?
+Jennifer Peters
Hi Jennifer,
Yes it would work on plywood. I would suggest filling your seems and smoothing them out 1st. It will look like hardwood when your done. I would suggest a good Polyurethane, it works well on interior floors. Your local paint supply can help you in choosing the right clear coat for your application. This primer works with polyurethane or acrylic urethane. for exterior floors, I like Stay Clear. This is what I used on my porch.
Thanks!
Paul
Hi Jennifer,
2 gallons should work for you. I would suggest that you use a roller and run a brush over it for the grain texture. If you want to use a grain tool to add larger distinct grain in a few spots, you can brush a 2nd coat on small areas and use the grain tool on these spots.This primer is very easy to work with. I would suggest priming your floor with a good oil base primer if you are going over a fresh floor. It is not necessary, but the primer will soak into the wood , allowing the Stainable Primer to go further. I would rather have the wood soak up the less expensive primer.You can have the paint store tint the primer for you I also find that oil base primers work well on fresh wood.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thanks!
Paul
This looks great! Can you do this with paint too? Or is it stain? The people at my local hardware store looked at me half crazy when I said I was doing this project! Thanks! Can't wait!
The lines you make on the floor with the sharpie, is that all you used to make the "plank" look?
+Cindie Riera
Hi Cindie,
Yes, I have used concrete porch paint in the past and it will work. You will have to make sure that the surface is very clean, so the paint will stick. The only problem with paint is that you will have to put your lines on top of the paint. I marked mine off and added the stain over my lines. I would use a cheep 2x2 walkway paver as a test model . This way you can be sure that you like it before tackling a large job. If you have any questions,please let me know.P.S. I bought a 6 pack of sharpies to make the lines. My concrete is a little rough, so it ate the tips . I think I used 3 of them. If you plan on using this on a smooth exterior floor, remember that it can get very slippery when wet. They sell packs of clear rubber-like beads that can be mixed with your clear coat for better grip. If you are going to use paint, they also offer a sand- like mix that can be added to the paint.
Thanks!
Paul
We want to tear up our living room carpet and do this inside. What would you recommend for stain and clear coat in a high traffic area like this? Thanks in advance!
+Michelle Ekman
Hi Michael,
I used a product called FIX ALL. It is a Xylene based aggregate sealer and it is durable , but I have never used it indoors. The fumes are dangerously strong. I think a good Polyurethane should work. I would suggest trying this product in a small area or on a sample piece of drywall before tackling the entire floor. You will want to get the right stain combination and design. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thanks!
Paul
+Paul Ricalde (Paulstoolbox)
I wanted to bring one thing to mind. This product is fairly new to the market and it is used mainly for cabinets and walls. I spoke to the manufacturer on several occasions and it has not been tested on floors. The manufacturer suggests that the product is only as good as the protective coating. I decided to try it out since I feel confident that a good sealer should give me proper protection. I have seen numerous stained concrete floors with good sealers and they last as long as the sealer is re applied when needed. I have also seen some terrible jobs that did not hold up well at all. My porch still looks great after several months and the entrance way on my porch is like new. Since my porch is exposed to outdoor elements, I will evaluate it in a year and probably re-seal it every 2 years. My only downfall was the fact that the high gloss and dark color shows dirt and water spots. It looks great when clean, so it should be much easier to maintain indoors.
Thanks!
Paul
+Paul Ricalde (Paulstoolbox) Thank you both so much for your helpful responses!
+Paul Ricalde (Paulstoolbox) Did you use a exterior stain,and where can i purchase that sealer
Will that peel?
what is the brand and items used? same to do inside?
+Kim Smith
I used Stainable Primer. It is available @ www.staincraft.com I used Stay Clear, Xylene based clear coat. It is available at paint supply companies. I bought mine from a local company called Helm Paint.
Thanks!
Paul
Can you do this on tile??
+Susannah P
Hi Susannah,
I would not suggest it. This is a water base product and it was mainly used on painted wood, plastic metal etc. I decided to try it on my concrete because it is porous and I knew the primer would stick to it. I think tile will not hold the primer and it would probably scrape off with wear. I used a powerful concrete sealer on this but It is specifically made for concrete, not tile.
Very Sorry!
Paul
Thank you for responding!! I'm on the hunt to find something to cover up some terrible tile!
If you find something good, please let me know.
Thanks!
Paul
Wow, that sounds cool Sislertx, I like that idea!
How has it held up,does it still look good?
+kevin kelmel
Hey Kevin, It held up great. I will say that I should have added something to make it grip though. I asked the guys at my local paint supply about a product that has clear beads and can be added to clear coats for gripping. Unfortunately they no longer carried the product and I wanted to get it done. I didn't want to add a sand mix to my clear. It hasn't been a problem yet, but it does get slippery when wet. I knew that was a factor going in , but it looks good. I may address it this summer, I have a few good projects to get out first.
Thanks!
Paul
Wonder if you could use one of those texture rockers and two coast of stain. a lighter and darker.
Hi, What butt exercise do you do? at 1:34
+Nishomhahs Soh
I don't know what it is called, but it looks a little dumb now that you brought it up. LOL!
Paul