Faux Finishing Concrete: With some planning and practice you might be able to offer your client a patio makeover

摘要

You just finished painting the exterior of a house, and your paint job looks great, but it could look better if the patio did not have those cracks and the big grease stain from the barbeque grill. You mention it to the homeowner, and they agree, but the money is just not in the budget to replace the patio. Your wheels are spinning, as they should. There is money to be made here. Dull concrete floors, both indoors and out, can be brought dramatically to life with a coat of latex or epoxy floor paint. However, you could go the extra mile with faux painting techniques, which are an economical and innovative way to transform any surface and can complement any decorating style. Though you cannot faux finish with epoxy paint, you can with good-quality latex base concrete floor paint. With latex base floor paint, you can replicate almost any look. By introducing color, pattern and texture, the ideal design can be created with ease.