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Concrete stain would be your bestbet. But u need to treat the surface before you stain. Go to Home Depot or Lowe's and ask for the prep info.
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Make floor tile out of concrete?
It could be done, yes.
Why Concrete Staining May Be of Benefit if You Have a Concrete Floor?
No one likes his or her concrete floor to look like a dull, boring, gray floor. There are many things you can do with a concrete floor - you can install tile on top of it, you can carpet it, or you can paint it. All of these things can create many undesired issues, however. If you install carpet on your concrete floor and there happens to be any flood or water damage issues going on, eventually you will have mold growing underneath your carpet. So, as you can see, this option can create a definite health hazard. If you place tile on a concrete floor, there is always the chance that the tile won’t adhere to the concrete particularly well. Plus, if you ever decide to pull the tile up from the floor, the adhesive that is underneath the tile will be particularly hard to remove. Painting is another option, but paint can chip and wear quite easily if your concrete floor has heavy foot traffic on it. The best option, by far, is concrete staining for your concrete floor. Concrete staining does not have to be any more expensive, nor any more difficult than other methods of improving upon a concrete floor. Some people may choose to hire professionals to do such a staining project, while others want to attempt to complete the project themselves. You do not necessarily have to have experience to complete such a project, but you need a ton of patience to finish the floor. It may be worth it to you to have a professional stain the floor if you feel that you do not have the time or patience to complete the project. However, it is obviously going to be much cheaper to complete the concrete staining yourself. Overall, concrete staining can give your basement or other concrete floor a very elegant and finished look. It may be the best option you have when it comes to improving upon your concrete floor. Now is the time to choose the particular stain that you want for your floor. You can pick different stains, depending on how you want your floor to look.
How do you remove a gin stain from tile floor?
I don't know why gin stains vinyl tile, but we've found that Magic Eraser does the job of removing it. However, it leaves a dull spot, so you need to apply some floor wax after removing the stain.
Can tile be installed over a sealed concrete floor?
You will need to sand the floor to give the thinset something to stick to.
What 3 things is the ocean floor covered with?
its covered with rock and stones
price of installing 18 by 18 ceramic floor tile brick pattern on concrete 1000 sq. feet basement i have bought the tile?
It depends on the contractor in Lexington you're looking at and they type of ceramic tile. If you already have the tile it'll be cheaper but the floor arrangement can raise the price.
Removing oil paint from ceramic floor tile?
You can remove oil paint from ceramic floor tile by using paint thinner. Wet a soft cloth with paint thinner and rub it over the paint stain until it is removed.
How can you seal a concrete garage floor?
There are different ways to seal concrete. One way to seal concrete is to do it while the concrete is drying by applying a sealant with a paint roller. Another way is to use epoxy. Another great way is to use interlocking tile for the garage. Swisstrax has a good durable product that makes a garage looked. I would recommend the tile because it makes the garage look better and it is easy to install.www.swisstrax.com
Can you use cement to tile on an asphalt floor?
If you are positive that it is asphalt I would not suggest adhering tile directly to the asphalt. If removal of asphalt is not an option I would install a subfloor and use thinset mortar to adhere the tile. Another option (probably the better option) would be to pour a concrete mix over the asphalt. Than use thinset to install the tile. The concrete will incapsolate the asphalt. Asphalt more than likely has oils in it and can be a hazard.
Can you stain concrete with wood stain?
Yes you can use wood stain on concrete but it will not penetrate the concrete, it does look nice and you can use different shades together. To keep the stain on it use a concrete sealer in a couple coats, it will give it a shiny wet look. I have tried it with fake wood only because where I live I can't get concrete stain. And it looks great.
How do you clean a tile floor?
You need two products to clean your tile floor today! Lets get started. First you will need a high caliber soap product, such as oxi clean or something of the sort. Second you will need a really good scrub to clean the tile with. The bigger the scrub is the better it will work. Right now the Vince is the biggest scrub, he'll work great for cleaning off just about any stain!
Is it necessary to lay backer board before you lay ceramic tile on the floor?
Yes on wood, no on smooth solid concrete
